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Unless you intend to do high numbers I would get the roller first. Appears to me that you rounded your leather edge before applying the paint. Plus you didn't continue completely to the end leaving a portion square. I tried the spatula at first thinking it was okay until I got the tapered roller. I leave all my edges square/flat. I then seal with a clear sealer sanding after every application with nothing rougher than 600 grit sanding cloth. Number of applications of color depends largely on how heavy you apply and how smooth and non-absorbent your choice of leather. BTW: I think the design of the rollers gives the rounded effect to the flat edge without the actual round shaping. Ferg

GENGADO, I am right here!!!!! Your staining isn't bad. Practice different ways of application. If you don't have an airbrush you can use try different materials. Stitching is something that can go "wonkie" after doing it for years. Concentrate on your stitch line which I imagine you have free handed. A makeshift tool to mark that line before stitching will do wonders. I like your idea for the pocket shapes, they just need some refinement. Don't try to be too fancy with the shapes and cuts. Simple is beautiful also. Keep at it you are doing fine. Ferg

VERY NICE! Ferg

I ordered product from RUBBER SHEET WAREHOUSE. In Alhambra, CA 91803 Item# NSAPRAB-1-16IN-062-7. 1/16" Neoprene Sheet All purpose rubber. Believe I found it in smaller pieces from other sources. Ferg

Definitely not. I will try to locate my order when I bought the material. Will post when I find it. Ferg

Check all the paths where the thread travels for what you see on your machine in these photos. Some times you can clean them up with a jeweler's file. Best? Get the new parts from Bob Kovar. Ferg

I buy closed cell rubber sheet 1/16" thick, it is black/charcoal in color. I use spray can glue. On both the foam and the leather. Cut the foam so it is about 1/8" shy of the mouse pad all the way around. I apply the foam to the leather immediately after spraying so if I need to adjust it I can move it slightly. Allow to dry over night. Works great. Ferg

How big are your friends coffee cups? You have some work to do on your layout and design, keep at it. Ferg

I have never put a stone to either of Terry's knives. I strop every time I pick them up and also several times while using. There simply could not be a better knife available. Ferg

I have one of knipper's round knives. I use it mostly to "skive". Terry also made two special knife blades for me. Above "TOP OF THE LINE." FERG

Looks to be very thin goat or calfskin to me. Ferg

Good grief!!! How could anyone use that tool properly with the barrel full of paint? I keep thinking of what a mess that would be. I have three or four of them little tools among others. What you describe using is what I use all the time now. Best there is. Ferg

Very ice. You should be proud!!!! Ferg

Last post referring to Rustic. The photo above is characteristic of your sloppy immature idea of perfection. I really feel sorry for you. Your stitching is just crappy and your workmanship is horrible. Why don't you start your own Forum in Paraguay and just quit posting in this forum. We do not appreciate your asinine attitude. I have had it with you!!!!!!! Ferg

I would say you "done real good" with what you had to use. Yes, the swivel knife will help you improve immensely. Ferg

I know for a fact there are a number of forum members who are woodworkers either by trade or for a serious hobby. I am interested to see some of your work as I am certain other members would be also. I am including a few pics of some of my work. The Table is 10 feet long and 42" wide with both removable leaves installed. Photo of table leg, there are two of course. Deacon's bench made of Cherry. Table, chairs and cabinets are solid, glued -up Red Oak I also baked the loaf of bread.

Rustic, After cutting leather for as many years as I have plus observing other folks who are true artists. That is how I know your no expert. Maybe I should change that to, "You think You are". I don't mean to be agitating you. You just have your less than well done product showing it's less than great face and trying to convince everyone your work is top notch. That simply isn't true. Soooooo, prove to me and others that you can really do good work. You haven't shown it yet and you are so full of yourself I don't think you know how. Ferg

Looks pretty good. The human face is as difficult to portray in any medium as a Horse's body. Smooth with a smoothing spoon, they are your friend as you know from doing animals. Ferg

Maybe you should use a smaller thread, adjust your tension so the knots do not show on either side. Did you by any chance glue your ending/beginning? Backstitching at least three stitches AWAY from where a wallet etc. folds. Since you like to do gun leather perhaps your sewing thread supply is most heavy duty? Your exterior leather thickness is okay if you wish to carve a design. Interior should be at least as thin as lining leather, 1.2mm to 2mm. Years ago all of the wallets and purses I made and sold were carved and fairly heavy leather. These days more variety is available in leather thickness including many of the dealers who will split to any thickness you desire. Ferg

Pictures/Photos? Ferg

RUSTIC, Are you really trying to get someone to tell you what you wish to hear? You are probably in the wrong place if that is true. You may or may not be producing anything you make and selling it. We really do not know. You are returning to your previous manner in asking for advice/information. You really have no intention of paying any attention to what anyone on this board has to offer. You simply wish to differ with whatever someone suggests. We do not know what your circumstances are and most really do not care. If you can make a paltry income compared to what we find fair in the States, then perhaps the quality of your products has little to do with your superior abilities. I done some research pertaining to Paraguay. A few positives, many negatives. Reading that information makes me feel some of your customers are lucky to have shoes let alone needing a Cell Phone cover. Maybe you should consider making product you can do in a very short time frame that more than likely fits your customer base. Perhaps that is what you are doing already. Frankly, if you are selling much product in the USA ........I won't even guess who is buying it. Ferg

Well, I may as well jump in here before WIZ shuts this utterly ridiculous posting "Down". I agree you are arrogant, ignorant, less associated with reality than normal, and disgusting. Your so called movie certainly insures your ability to be all of those things. Your leather work is hopeless. You do not use glue. Edges must be tight and glue is one of the ways to obtain that. Your stitching is horrible in most instances although I have to say it is better in your last photos. With your approach to the rest of human kind I would be surprised if what you try to sell is of "better" quality. Most everyone has tried to help you. You do not accept that. Consequence is the bad mouthing you have received. You definitely deserve what you have gotten. I have been cutting leather off and on for more than sixty years. To this day I glean information from folks much more qualified than I, many who are on this forum. If you cannot bring yourself to engage in something resembling civility, get off this forum and aggravate those on ETSY. Ferg

That individual is an artist. Reminds me of Peter Maine's work Ferg

You firearm aficionados may enjoy perusing this man's site. I am not advertising for him, he is my Son-in-law though. https://keith-brown-lprw.squarespace.com Ferg

I have a different suggestion. Visit as many Estate Sales as you can find in Ohio. I bet you come up with a pair of these "dogs". Open up the seams and make a pattern. Ferg