PensacolaJim

For thread try http://www.thethreadexchange.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=TTE I use #69 nylon

Years ago I saw a product with which you could make your own craftaids. I believe it was something thicker then tracing film. Anyone have any ideas? I might have to go thru my old mags and find that old ad. I'm sure they were bought out and eliminated, ouch! Jim:whatdoyouthink:

I sent a Email to the Dean, lol. I will see if he replies. Thanks for the responce. Jim

A woman called me and ask me to put a state university loco on her purse. It's her purse so all I would have to to is carve a simple loco for her. Should I back out?

Thanks Cheryl

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Thanks for the advice. I'll make a jig and give it a shot! Jim

I was planning on making a couple of koozies.

I want to cut circles with a 45 degree bevel. Do you have any solutions of how to do this? I was wondering if there was a tool guide to do this. Thank you Jim

I am a fair weather crafter. So I found this roll-top desk and removed the pigeon hole dividers, cut and drilled 4 x 4's to fill the area. I marked the tool holders to make it easier to find the tool I need. I added a light up under and a magnifier light. The drawers are handy to hold most of my other tools, etc. Just close the top when company is coming.....LOL I read on here that some leatherworkers have limited areas to work in. I thought this idea might help. Jim

I decided to make a this stitching pony with some scrap lumber I had laying around. The hardest part was the steel bracket. I don't have the right tools to do metalwork. It should make my work easier. Jim

Thanks for your reply Bobby

Thanks Billy, I think your right! I noticed the way I hold my tools is allowing my nail to mark the leather. I just filed my small nail smooth. Next step will be surgical gloves, lol

Exactly what is carve-ease? Has anyone on here used it? Is there a substitute for it? Thank you Jim

When I carve and finish stamping I find small impressions outside the finished area. I try to smooth them out with a molding tool, but that just shows up as compressed leather after dying. Should I use a background tool? I wanted a smooth area but don't quite know how to achieve it. Thank you, Jim

Thanks Ferg, I will lighten up the water.

Using a piece of scrap, I'm trying to make a wallet for a fisherman friend. This is my first attempt at using spirit based dyes. I welcome any comments that might help me improve my work. Thank you.

Thanks Luke, I'll get some. I found some isopropyl alcohol I had stored away. I'll try that also.

With Fiebings leather dye do I have to use thier reducer? Is there something else I can use to reduce the dye? Also what is good for cleaning brushes? Thank you, Jim

Thanks for the replies, Jim

Ok, this is amy first post, not sure if I did it right. I"m not satisfied with my water base dyes so I am thinking of switching to Fiebings. I found that sewwhatsupplies.com sells it for 2.99 for 4 oz bottles. Best price I can find. I want to buy an assortment of colors, not sure which ones to get yet. I want to know the differance between Black and USMC Black. Any input would be appreciated, Thank you, Jim