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  1. Matt T
    Doubt you would have a problem if you put it in your checked in luggage (not accessible to you)...
  2. Matt T
    I found an opaque white pentel pen at Michaels that works well on dark leathers. It rubs off with a little bit of moisture.
  3. Matt T
    Sylvia, I think a moderator probably removed the link to his store.
  4. Matt T
    Mod Podge is a PVA glue. FYI. It's good for joining leather together, but I believe it remains water soluble. try rubbing the edge with some warm water a few times and see if it holds up.
  5. Matt T
    You guys just need to look a little harder: http://www.pjtool.com/metalrussianalphabetstampsset.aspx
  6. Matt T
    I think it'd be better to also make/provide some things that aren't so generally available. Create a lower priced stitching clam, for example. Figure out how to produce pricking irons, etc...
  7. Matt T
    Plus, you are removing the strongest leather under the stitch by creating that channel...
  8. Matt T
    I mist with water on the flesh side, and use an iron. Don't iron directly on the finished surface. It helps.
  9. Matt T
    It will outlast the macbook, that's for sure!
  10. Matt T
    Is there a new woman in your life? ...kidding. I suspect that it could be a certain finish or chemical in a specific leather you are using. Try using a different type of leather for a while, as a test?
  11. Matt T
    You can get tips on ebay to put onto a regular soldering iron, FYI. I have a 30 watt iron from radio shack that works just fine; I think it was 12 bucks?
  12. Matt T
    Mart, If you have tried Fenice paint, or are willing to try it out, it would be nice to compare this with Beraud. I use the Fenice paint, rebranded by Tandy, and it's pretty good.
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    David, I get a straight hole by putting a chunk of beeswax with a flat surface up against the back side of the leather before pushing the awl through. Make sure to hold the awl at the same angle every time. The beeswax also helps me to control how far my awl goes in.
  14. Matt T
    Yeah, call their office and take it up with them. If you leave a passive aggressive note like that, they may just end up throwing your stuff around just to spite you.
  15. Matt T
    Your holes are too big for that size thread, and you need to be consistent with how you stitch every single stitch. If you put the left needle in first, then put the right needle in first on the next stitch, it's going to look weird. If you pull back differently each time, it's going to look weird. Everything you do can affect the look, and you must be consistent at all times.
  16. Matt T
    Yes, it's too low. Do you not value your time?
  17. Matt T
    Try the Fenice edge paint. Tandy sells it under a rebranded name, but the Fenice logo is still on their packaging.
  18. Matt T
    Use a rotary cutter and a straight edge
  19. Matt T

    Estone Tools

    Matt T replied to ariley's topic in Leather Tools

    It's hit or miss with those cheap tools. I wish I didn't waste the little money I did on most of my cheap tools; they just sit - never to be used again.
  20. Matt T
    Wow, how did you do the two color zipper pulls?
  21. Matt T
    Doesn't matter how well you estimate, if this is your first bag you are going to screw pieces up, make bad cuts, and need more than you think.
  22. Matt T
    What kind of leather are you using? It appears that the back side is finished as well?
  23. Matt T
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    My 2Nd Mask

    Matt T replied to Steve Musgrave's topic in Masks

    I like it! Good work.
  25. Matt T
    you could lift your presser foot and put the needle down exactly where you want it. one of your stitches will be shorter or longer, but it will work
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