carsonm3 Report post Posted April 19, 2015 Hey Everyone. I'm Carson. A 16 year old high school student from Canada. Been leathercraftin for 4-6 months and about 5 hours a day. I've made bags wallets and even leather dress shoes although I did not carve the shoe last by hand. I'm really hoping to be an active member and contribute positively as much as I possibly can. Any other teens on here who leather craft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Carson, welcome. While i am definitely not a teen, there are some on here and I am sure they will find you. We would really like to see some of your work. Especially the dress shoes, for only doing leatherwork for 5-6 months that is quite the undertaking. Edited April 19, 2015 by camano ridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OhSewPrettyLeather Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome Carson! I'm pretty new here too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome Carson, I'd love to see pictures of what you've made. Not a teen, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted April 20, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I wish I started at your age! Looking forward to see your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carsonm3 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 I have this to show you all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted April 22, 2015 That is pretty impressive for only being in leather for 5-6 months. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottyslife Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Carson, those shoes are impressive no matter how long you have been at this! Regards, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted April 22, 2015 The shoes are awesome. I'm jealous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carsonm3 Report post Posted April 22, 2015 Thank you all for the wonderful feedback. it really means a lot me that you would take the time to say such kind things. The world needs more people like you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjmccants Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Hi Carson! Most impressed, young man! I'm not a teen, but I'll be watching with great interest! Your talent is shinning! Keep it up! I'm a newbie here too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherwytch Report post Posted May 7, 2015 Welcome carsonm from another Canadian. I am so jealous that you have already done shoes. Did you have someone to show you how to do the shoes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerkes Report post Posted May 10, 2015 wellcome carlson! i'm impressed... those shoes! difficult to believe you can do these magnifique shoes at your age and with only 5 months on the craft. you have a nice future like an artisan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carsonm3 Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Welcome carsonm from another Canadian. I am so jealous that you have already done shoes. Did you have someone to show you how to do the shoes? Nobody taught me how to do shoes.I learned by watching videos.After watching some videos I felt I understood the basics of constructions and basically made up my own method. The best resource to learn is a YouTube channel called Andrew Wrigley. In hindsight I would have made a lot better of a shoe if I watched his video series and followed his steps. Oh well. Soon I'll be making a post on how I made the shoe. and how it is easiest and cheapest to learn, after all a beginner can still remember what its like to be a beginner lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted May 11, 2015 Carson, that would be great, I'd like to learn how to make shoes too. Good luck with the tutorial Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted May 16, 2015 Great work, I too wish I ha started younger!! Well done keep at it you got talent!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted May 22, 2015 Well I'm not young either, nor have I done shoes, But I'm in awe of the talent you possess at such a young age, and not long into leather to boot. You have begun what may be a lucrative carrier. Well done ! Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
