esantoro Report post Posted April 7, 2007 Do any of you have a favorite apron you use for leatherworking, or have you resorted to making your own? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I've actually never used an apron. For years I didn't even use gloves when staining, but I got over that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted April 10, 2007 I've got one from Weaver. I don't usually wear it unless I'm going to be working for several hours. As for dyeing...absolutely gotta have the gloves! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 3, 2007 I just have a fabric apron I use for applying dyes, paints, antiques, or stains. I've been itching to make a nice deerskin apron for use in the studio. I can picture it in a few years all smudged up right proper with different colored dyes and stains. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esantoro Report post Posted May 3, 2007 I just have a fabric apron I use for applying dyes, paints, antiques, or stains. I've been itching to make a nice deerskin apron for use in the studio. I can picture it in a few years all smudged up right proper with different colored dyes and stains.Kate I like using an apron, otherwise I'm always wiping my hands on my pants. Three weeks ago I finished my first Apron. Made it out of denim. I was thinking of making it out of deerskin but I wanted to keep it cheap. Now I've got all the right sized pockets in the right places. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted August 22, 2012 I got an apron from Woodcraft nice pockets....sure wish it was leather though. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAYAK45 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I had an old denim apron, from woodworking days, split it down the front to the "right" place, for set down work. Didn't want to stay where I wanted it so I added a slightly tapered piece of leather on each inside from an old coat I bought at the goodwill store. Now the legs stay were they are supposed to be. Probably has saved my $400+ in ruined blue jeans. Wear it all the time except Hot, Hot, days. Then I just go boating anyway. LOL. Hence my moniker Kayak, and my best gun 1911. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 23, 2012 I wear denim aprons, I have two that are Weber grilling aprons and one that is just plain blue denim. They basically keep the dye mishaps from getting on my shirts and that's what I want them to do. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoName Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Mine is 3-4 oz chrome tanned leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
