I just wanted to say hello to everyone!
This is a new place for me to get involved and be part of a leather workers community.
I must say that I am really excited to have registered and can't wait to exchange my thoughts and ideas with you.
I should start by saying that this is an entirely new adventure I am on. I always had an artistic background carving in Soap Stone. I am 39 years old and specialise in working on historical houses in the city of Toronto. I like my work as it allows my work with my hands!
Four months ago I attended the Winter Fair and found myself attracted to a booth selling cow hides. As I looked through them inotice to the right of me an older gentleman working his hammer and stamping tool on a piece of leather. I must have spent the better part of an hour and a half talking to him. At first, he was a little guarded with answers to the seeming endless amount of questions I had. It didn't take long befor he opened up like a river who's dam just gave out. I found myself walking away with a $65.00 starter kit.
I won't for get looking down at it and shaking my head wondering what the hell I was doing?
I'm like that, I'll start something, then it ends just as quickly as it began!
Well, this time that was definitely not the case. It seems i have opened up a can of worms! To say the least.
I have found a new passion that I am sure won't end any time soon!
I suppose it would pointless to say that I am know needing someone, or more, people to help point me in the right direction...
I have made several belts and guitar straps and would like to start selling them.
I have absolutely no idea how to put a price tag on my work and would love to know how to do so.
If anyone has time to take a peek at some of my work you can see it on PhotoBucket under Hammered Leather.
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z423/HammeredLeather/Leather%20Belts/a049ab00.jpg
Thank you very much and please give me a comment and any tips.
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Mike
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