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thanks I'll try the chisel.. Tal

Hello All, I'm making some belt sheaths where the waist belt is weaved through 2 slots (one slot on each side of sheath) I have limited tools and experience. Other than a slot punch whats the best way to accomplish nicely cut slors. Any tips on alignment would be helpful also. Peace Tal~

Hello F/S Thankyou! for the tip and trick.. All The Best Tal~

Hi Kate, Beautiful work, and thanks for the advice on leather type and weight. All The Best Tal~

Thanks for the help Bad Love.. Tal~

Hi Ray. Minwax owns Ronseal in UK www.ronseal.co.uk/ They offer several Varnish products and woodstain products Tal~

Hello Kevin, I think that is a great idea and will try it once I become more efficient with my craft. Not ready to have an audience watch me pound leather. I dont know enough yet to dazzle em with brillance. Tal~

WR, Great! Thanks for the visual reference . I'll pick up some suede next week when I go to Tucson . I have some 4/5 on hand and will start practice as soon as I get the tutorial. **I recieved and responded to PM. Tal~

Wild Rose, Thank you for the tips, on adjustability. I had been thinking 9 inches. I also found a new love for Sharpie markers they make my band designs pop,,I've been making them with roses ,vines leaves and thorns. Do you skive the end pieces for a better fit at the connection? Also, what is a mystery braid ?? I'm interested in learning how to do this what weight leather, and can you guide me to a tutorial?

Hi Ray, For sealing my small wood projects and my plaster casts, I like the "poly thane" type spray finishes such as Min Wax brand or the generic brands. After I stain my woodworking I always rub them down with a cotton cloth when they dry which tends to help reduce the "rub off" effect Then I coat with a "poly thane". Min Wax brand also provides a line of liquid stain with "poly thane" included in the dye. These things are easiely found here in hardware store. When I make my sticks you refered too I'm going to experiment with nail polish for some "funky colors" and will coat with a clear nail coat. I also learned that when I make boar tusk or bear claw necklaces /pendents I always coat them with nail hardener. So I imagine at the very least you can find nail clear coats,and nail hardener at your pharmacy's. Peace Tal~

Hello All I plan to pre make several wrist bands prior to a craft fair. When you make your wrist bands what size length (and width) do you usually cut them to? For my twin girls (12year olds) they fit a 8 inch length. by 3/4 to 1 inch width. Peace, Tal~

It was late sorry lol. "North East South West"

wow! very nice I like the way you Vargas Styled Alice yowser! Tal~

Very nice indeed! Love the Compass Rose on top "Never Eat Soggy Waffles" Peace Tal~

Ray, If I may ask... I plan to pre make several wrist bands prior to the craft fair. When you make your wrist bands what size length (and width) do you usually cut them to? For my twin girls (12year olds) they fit a 8 inch length. by 3/4 to 1 inch width. Peace, Tal~

hello Jordan, Thanks again, beautiful work also! Peace Tal~ Hello Tim, Thanks for the link.. Peace Tal~

Ben. Beautiful Thank you for the information now I have an idea.. Peace Tal~

Hello All. Can somebody lead me to some book mark examples? I need some inspiration so I can design my own. Also, what weight leather is best used? Peace Tal~

Ray, Thank you, for helping me out. I apreciate your expertice. I also was given the idea to paint the dowels with nail polish to get some "trendy colors" then clear coat them. Peace Tal~

hello Russ and Suze, thank you for the information I'll try "Hair sticks" Peace Tal~

Hello Ray and Joet, Great ideas! please keep them coming.. This will be my first craft fair, so any tips and tricks are greatly apreciated, I'm hoping to make enough to keep this addiction (hobby) going All the Best Tal~

Hello All, I'm looking to buy some "Wood Spikes" (for lack of proper term) for some barrets I'm making.. Anyone have a source? and the proper terminology for them. Peace Tal~

Hello Mike, Thank you for information. I'm going to try the WELDWOOD since Barge is not found in my small town. All The Best Tal~

Hello All, I need suggestions on what simple leather items sell well at craft fairs? Peace TAL~

Hello Jordan, Thanks for the tips and the inspiration. Very beautiful pieces.. Peace Tal~