Tinneal Report post Posted August 20, 2011 Hello everyone! I made my account here many months ago... But I never really looked around as much as I wanted to. My summer work at a grain elevator ended, and my University classes don't start for another 5 weeks. So, I'm armed with a stack of Al Stohlman leather books, a ton of leather and supplies, and I'll be working away at some projects for the next few weeks! A second tool belt for my boyfriend, a wallet for my friend, and a knitting bag - although I don't know who it will be for yet. Anyways, a bit about me: I'm 23. I got into leather work many years ago when I started apprenticing at a shoe/tack shop. I spent the first month polishing cowboy boots by hand. After paying my dues there, I began cleaning tack, then moved up to small repairs, and eventually started doing custom work. After working there for almost 2 years, my boss retired. I bought his supplies off him, but sadly was not able to get his machinery. The next summer I became a live-in nanny for a family, and set up shop in a corner of their garage. It became my store, and I had regular customers coming in, having coffee, telling stories, just like old times. Once I started university, I moved into the city and have since turned the spare bedroom into my shop. I'm limited to what I can do, as I'm sure my neighbours wouldn't appreciate me pounding on my anvil and such... But I'm getting creative with what I do, and taking more time to read and study my books. So, for the next few weeks, I'll be on these forums as much as I can, learning all I can. Oh, and if you'd like to see a small sample of my leather work (and possibly even 'like' it), I've created a portfolio of it HERE. See you soon!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted August 20, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Your work is what I like to look at. You have the touch and do beautiful work, you should be proud. ferg Hello everyone! I made my account here many months ago... But I never really looked around as much as I wanted to. My summer work at a grain elevator ended, and my University classes don't start for another 5 weeks. So, I'm armed with a stack of Al Stohlman leather books, a ton of leather and supplies, and I'll be working away at some projects for the next few weeks! A second tool belt for my boyfriend, a wallet for my friend, and a knitting bag - although I don't know who it will be for yet. Anyways, a bit about me: I'm 23. I got into leather work many years ago when I started apprenticing at a shoe/tack shop. I spent the first month polishing cowboy boots by hand. After paying my dues there, I began cleaning tack, then moved up to small repairs, and eventually started doing custom work. After working there for almost 2 years, my boss retired. I bought his supplies off him, but sadly was not able to get his machinery. The next summer I became a live-in nanny for a family, and set up shop in a corner of their garage. It became my store, and I had regular customers coming in, having coffee, telling stories, just like old times. Once I started university, I moved into the city and have since turned the spare bedroom into my shop. I'm limited to what I can do, as I'm sure my neighbours wouldn't appreciate me pounding on my anvil and such... But I'm getting creative with what I do, and taking more time to read and study my books. So, for the next few weeks, I'll be on these forums as much as I can, learning all I can. Oh, and if you'd like to see a small sample of my leather work (and possibly even 'like' it), I've created a portfolio of it HERE. See you soon!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phatdaddy Report post Posted August 21, 2011 Welcome! I like your projects - I too make a lot of practical items!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinneal Report post Posted August 24, 2011 Welcome! I like your projects - I too make a lot of practical items!! Practical items are the most satisfying to make. When I see people enjoying and using things I've made, it makes me very happy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted August 24, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Thanks for sharing.....you have some nice stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tinneal Report post Posted August 24, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Thanks for sharing.....you have some nice stuff! Thank you! I'm still learning, and I've already found a ton of useful information here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
