The Boot Kidz — Wellies

Wellington Boot translated in different languages

Karen Henry Global Language Translate Wellies Wellington Boots World

Wellington Boot translated in different languages

What are wellies called in different countries, cultures, and languages? We've translated "Wellies" and "Wellington Boots" using Google translate and researched the word in a number of online dictionaries. Here are the results: Wellington Boot Translations Use this table to find out what "Wellington Boots" are called around the world. Language Country Translation Reference Links English England (UK)  Wellies, Wellingtons, Wellington Boots, Gumboots Wellington Boot - Answers.com Portuguese, English Brazil (UK) Galochas, Botas Borracha (Rubber boots), Botas Chuva (Rain boots) Botas Borracha - Botas Vulcabras.com Polish Poland  Buty Gumowe, buty deszcz, Gumowe Kaloszy Polish Wikipedia Buy (Magnum - Polish Website) Dutch Netherlands,...

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Design Consideration for Bootkidz Cement Boots

Karen Henry 2008 Boots Cement Design Wellies Wellington Boots

Design Consideration for Bootkidz Cement Boots

The cement boots are a modern design consideration as cement is a contemporary material used in the manufacture of many design orientated art pieces. Each Wellington Boot is made by using real Wellington Boots. Dyed cement is poured into the boots. A rod slightly larger than the stands metal rods is inserted into the wet cement - this will allow the metal rods of the stands to be inserted. Two weeks later the boots are ready.    

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Prototyping the cement boots

Karen Henry 2006 2007 2008 Boots Cement Design Legs Prototyping Stability Stands Sturdy Wellies

Prototyping the cement boots

Cement Boots Many prototypes of the cement wellington boots were made. This photo shows the cement boots in the rain in the garden. Different cement dyes were used to colour the cement.  Cement dye was mixed into real Wellington boots and then the boots were removed. Real Wellington boots were used as molds to hold the cement whilst drying. Metal cylinders were placed in the cement to hold the legs of the Bootkidz coat stands. Since the cement is quite heavy - it gives the clothes stand good stability.  

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Origin of The Boot Kidz

Karen Henry 2005 2006 Coat stands Design Origin Startup The Boot Kidz Wellies

Origin of The Boot Kidz

Origin of Boot Kidz design The Boot Kidz design originated from Karen Henry, a furniture designer based in London. After many hours of designing and debating the styles, models, and shapes of the metal it was decided to create a unique product with simple contours.  "People are naturally drawn to lines, colours, and edges. I am only bringing these ideas to reality." - Karen Henry, August London 2006 These perceptual needs were the core essence of the design of the Boot Kidz. Simple, yet complex at the same time.   Experimenting The design process is difficult. Bending steel and experimenting with hundreds of...

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