JC Javelle Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Leather working is completely new to me, but it has held my interests for a little while now. I recently purchased a Ruger KP90DC, and I was looking for a custom holster. Unable to find one, well, I considered making one. There is a holster making class at the local Tandy's at the end of this month, and hopefully it will be a fine introduction into leather working. This holster will likely be my first piece, and I hope to be very proud of it when I complete it. I have a long background in art, mostly drawing and painting, some clay work. Over the last couple years though I fell away from the generally common mediums. My interest has been leaning towards more talented type work, like welding and leather work. I hope to break into both this year, and I look forward to it a great deal. I can see myself doing a good amount of work with leather, for both myself, my husband, and my dogs (my kids! lol). I hope to find a great wealth of expertise here. Information, secrets, the unusual possibly. I hope to make everyone's acquaintance soon. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted January 5, 2011 JC... glad you found us and we're glad that you are among us. If i can be of help to you you can get in touch with me thru Joe or Jean at Tandy........ or just send a P M....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budd4766 Report post Posted January 5, 2011 Welcome, JC! I happen to be teaching that holster class at Tandy Memphis. It's going to be a pretty basic class, just to show you how to lay out a pattern and a little wet molding. Just a simple class to get you started. Looking forward to meeting you in person later this month! And, as Luke said, if we can help at all, just give us a shout! Donnie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC Javelle Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks guys. I will ask if I something comes to mind. I look forward to seeing you there, Budd! I am going tomorrow to place my RSVP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted January 9, 2011 Welcome aboard. Great site here with lots of talented folks, some of which have already introduced themselves. A great feature you may want to check out is the "How do I do that" forum, lots of tips, techniques and general discussion about how to produce quality leather work. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 11, 2011 Welcome to the forum and greetings from Central Texas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
