OdinUK
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Hi Anne, Welcome to the forum. This forum is packed with useful infomation and friendly folk willing to offer advice. Have you got any pictures of your work?
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When I started making them I used tips from the tutorial that Angster wrote. Also BigSteve offered some good advice. So I have them to thank for developing the tankards this far. -
This is something that Im about to try for my fuel tank. My tank cover must be removalable. Im doing to protect the custom paint on my tank, I will keep it covered for everyday riding and only romove it where it is not likely to be damaged by ferral kids. The pictures in this thread are brilliant and inspiring. Thanks for posting.
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Plain Dark Brown Tankards 1 800x600.JPG
OdinUK commented on OdinUK's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
Thanks Ray, Im glad you like them. I hope others like them too! -
I wet formed the leather over a mold that I made from a kind of plaster called Herculite 2. There is a tutorial that explains the principles of wet forming. See: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=19782 In short, you soak the leather in hot water, and stretch it over the mold, work the leather over the surface with a modelling tool while you dry the detail with a hair dryer or heat gun (set to low), Start in the centre and work out. As you stretch the leather tack it around the edge of the mold on some wood. The tutorial should get you started. PM me if you have any specific questions. -
That's a very nice looking seat. Do you make card templates to cut the panels first? What thickness leather do you use? I really like you black and red dying, I still cant get that same vibrant effect. Did you change the shape of the foam or is it original? I bet the owner is very happy with that! I recovered my bike seat after inserting a gel pack but I just used red upholstery leather. Ive not tried making a tooled leather seat yet.
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Thanks Luke. I cant seem to find Pine Pitch in the UK, I used brewers pitch which it bitumen based. I use a mixture of the pitch and bees wax.
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From the album: Misc Projects
This began as a molding that went wrong so I had a little fun with the scrapped piece.© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: Misc Projects
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: Misc Projects
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: Misc Projects
Back patch with the Manowar Sign of The Hammer logo. The hammer of Thor with the Valkyries wings.© © leatherworker.net
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I really like that. Superb work!
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Hail Altimann! Welcome to the forum. What kind of leatherwork are you into? Have you made much motorcycle leather? Im currently trying to make a single piece wet formed tank cover to protect my bikes paintjob.
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Dry Sponge?
OdinUK replied to Somawas's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Ah right, I see. Thanks. -
Dry Sponge?
OdinUK replied to Somawas's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Is this the kind of effect that can be obtained with an airbrush? So that the dye fades from dark at the edge to light near the middle? -
Welcome Dave, This forum is a great resource and is full of friendly folk willing to help.
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Excellent work again Tom! If you ever run courses on how you colour and finish your bracers let me know, I'll fly over!
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I'll send you an email, thanks Gary.
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Thanks for that, I'll start looking into it.
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Hi, Did you find an Aerostitch machine? Do you know what a sensible price is for one of these if sold second hand? Ive just been looking at a video of one in use on you tube and it looks like an awesome machine. I like the Boss, but as you say, it may be akward to operate it with one hand on the lever. Cheers Paul
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Victorinox Pouch
OdinUK replied to mkleathers's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Very nice! What dye and finish did you use? Very neat stitching. -
Very nice work. I like the wet forming, its so neat. I'm trying to wet form a whole tank cover for my fuel tank, but I'm concerned I may get wrinkles or folds, so will stick to some very thin leather, maybe 2-3 oz.
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Great looking knives, are the blades replaceable? When you make them again I'd consider ordering one or two. Can you PM me the aprox price you are asking? Thanks.
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Thats some amazing work! I love the bright colours.