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    Great job!!

    Suggestion or two about the rivets:

    Turn the rivets around so the head is on top, in full view.

    Cut the shaft of the rivet about 3/16" above the washer.

    Tap the shaft as you peen it and don't be in a rush. The heat you generate from peening is what makes the shaft blossom out more evenly and you don't bend the shaft. You want the washers to stay flat and not bend into the work.

    Practice on scrap and I guarantee you'll never go back to hollow rivets. I use solid brass and stainless steel exclusively now. The stainless requires a tool and I don't have much leeway in cutting the shaft, but it's quick and looks pretty.

    G'luck

    where are you getting your rivets

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    Hello, I'm pretty new to leather working, but I was wondering if you could give me some pointers on something. What do you do to get the stamping a darker color than the rest of the project? I've seen this on many projects and am just curious how it's done, any help would be greatly appreciated.

    hey matthew its Eco-Flo Gel Antique Saddle Tan then rub it on get the dye down in the stamping then wipe off. Eco-Flo black airbrushed edges

    The KK influence is very obvious, looks like you followed his tutorials quite well.

    Here's something you need to pay attention to: The IBEW logos/symbols and name/acronym(initials) are at least copyrighted, and possibly trademarked. If you are selling your work, you could see some problems. There's a thread on copyrighted material that's quite long, but worth the read. In a VERY general sense, you can use any image on personal items, but if you are putting someone else's image/logo/brand/etc. on products you sell, you are using material that may require you to have licensing from them.

    Ex: You could make a tool roll for a motorcycle and put the Harley Davidson logo on it....as long as it's for your use. If you sell it to someone, you're in violation of copyright or trademark laws. Not trying to burst your bubble, or imply that you ARE doing something wrong, because they're very nice wallets....but you need to be aware of it.

    Here's the thread: http://leatherworker...dex.php?act=idx

    thank you twin oaks

    Great job on the wallets, they should like them.

    thank you bitone40

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