bhansen05
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Another Filagree Floral Belt
bhansen05 replied to Double U Leather's topic in Floral and Sheridan Carving
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bhansen05 replied to Double U Leather's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Nice Tooling. Great Job on the project. Wondering what weight of leather to use. I would like to make something similar for my father. -
Thanks for the advice Pete and LNLeather. Sorry it took me so long to thank you. I haven't been able to get online in the past week. As far as what I'm trying to accomplishe is for like a 5 by 8 (I think) notepad. My father will probably either leave it in his pickup or on his desk so I don't think it really needs to be extra heavy but all I gave for leather is 8/10 Wicket and Craig skirting leather. I mainly only make spur straps and belts and that is what I use for them. I just want it to gave a slot on the right side for the notepad and a sleeve on the left side for loose papers with a business card holder on top of that. The front will be Sheridan tooled and the back will just have a border. Do you think that this leather will work or should I buy some lighter weight stuff.
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I'm planning on making a notepad for my dad for Christmas. I'm new to leather work and have never attemped one before. I was wanting to no what would be a good weight of leather to use and were your spine meets up with your leaves do you skive the edges to make them join up smoother. Also when you glue in a liner how do you make it so its tight when its open but dosent bunch up bad when its closed. If you have any other tips to save me some trouble I would really appreciate them. I love this site and have learned so much. I have also gathered a lot of project ideas like this notepad to push me to get better. Thank you for your time.
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Thanks a lot for the help. Ill give that a try.
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They look very good. I love the tooling on the queen chaps. It looks really nice. I actually have a pair of chinks from you and they have been great. Very durable and still look really nice. How do you make your pocket hook? I've tryed to get the leather to roll up as tight as you but by the time i get the tail threw it it is loose. Help with this would be great. I love how they look and work.
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