From: Christopher Hudert <heyhoot-AT-mindspring.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 10:17:44 -0400
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Contact Cements & shoemakers


There used to be many old show repairers/makers. Today there are fewer 
because handmade or repaired shoes are a rarity, thanks in no small 
part to modern manufacturing techniques and a disposable society. On a 
decent pair of shoes (as opposed to a really good pair) it is often 
cheaper to buy a new pair of shoes than it is to find a get a quality 
repair. And because many people want their shoes to change with the 
fashions, why repair a pair that will be out of style in another 5 
minutes?
Thank goodness puppetry doesn't suffer these same whims (said tongue 
firmly in cheek). Yes, there are new things, but a well done classic is 
still a well done classic and appreciated. Right, Jim?

On Oct 11, 2006, at 3:10 PM, mjm wrote:

> On Oct 11, 2006, at 12:19 PM, Jimsan777-AT-aol.com wrote:
>> If Barge is so toxic, why are there so many old shoemakers?   JG
>
> There are actually very few old shoe repairers and even fewer shoe
> makers (talking usa here). It just seems that way because there are
> almost literally no young people entering the craft.
>
> m

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