Cyberthrasher

It's tempting sometimes, but no. What would you do if the customer who got that adjustment ended up meeting up with another customer of yours and found out that they got charged differently? Chances are that wouldn't happen for the most part, but I know that's not the kind of moral issue I want to introduce to my business. Keep it fair across the board and everything will work out right. Besides, I find that most of the time the PITA factor comes in because they really care about what they're getting, so once they're assured of that with the first order, hopefully it won't be that way again.

In my area it's a trophy shop that does it, and they also do everything else like wine glasses and picture frames and stuff. Just a hint on what to look for if there isn't a heading for engraving services in the phone book.

I wonder if it would be possible for you to take it to a local laser engraving shop and have it done so you could have a lot more supervision in what happens to it?

The ones in the picture here are short so both cards go the full length. That's just how I designed it though so it would be quick and functional to make. If you wanted to do more pockets that stop the cards, you can so the bottoms of the back pocket to the one in front of it and so on, leaving the very front one unsewn. The 5th picture on top of Kevin's tutorial here shows this pretty well. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=9940

You notch your pockets where the next one down contacts it so that it only shows one layer on the edge. You can kind of see it in this picture where I've made the notch on the back layer. There are some templates somewhere around here that also do a good job of showing it, but I didn't have time to look for them. A search for wallet patterns or somethign might turn them up. Also, there are several really good tutorials here. Look for the ones by Kevin King to get a good idea on how to create wallet guts.

Really like your coloring there. I can see something like that on my bike pretty easily

That's why I get the plastic craft lace, it's only about $2 for a LOT of it and it's about 1/8" already.

Yes, but it's EXTREMELY worth it. Just a note, if you're practicing, go get some plastic craft lace and save the good stuff for projects.

That one should be just fine - it's the exact same side I buy for the same use. I'm pretty sure they can get you just a square foot or two off of that, you might just email them or call to make sure though. They'll get you setup perfect every time.

I believe Spinner has mentioned using it as well, so he may have some other ideas.

Yeah, that would be helpful for a LOT of people. I've run into it several times and somehow managed to work my way out of it before starting.

Right on Chris!! Another pin worthy tutorial. I hadn't thought about that myself but I can see it being a nice addition to my fender.

I can try to do a little bit of that for you. I'm not highly efficient at it when it comes to vector images and such, but if the job gets done. Let me know. I do a lot of that stuff while I'm sitting in front of the T.V at night.

I saw a few good things in there that I haven't spotted in other places. Worth bookmarking for later.

I hope they come through. I've shipped to Australia before and I don't think it took that long for the items to arrive. Not sure what it will run into coming this way.

If you're loooking for a cutting mat with the grid and measurements on it, now's a good time to hit up Joanne's Fabric. A lot of those are already on sale this time of year and they have coupons for 50% off if they're not.

I'm a network administrator on a College Campus. I tell everyone that I basically handle everything from where your computer plugs into the wall until it all hits the internet. I manage all the cable/fiber optics, networking closets, wireless, etc... in about a dozen buildings (and 7 outreach centers) and I'm also in charge of a couple hundred servers. So, needless to say, by the time I get home it's a pretty nice change in pace to switch from technology to leather

yeah, if you end up sticking with the flowers, then I'd say simplify them to their essence and shrink them down some. Maybe even stick to two simpler versions alternating back and forth. If you look back at Kat's kindle cover, I'm pretty sure the roses on that would fit as a reference for the detail needed.

Always glad to help man. I had never heard of them before, but looked through a few places on Google and that looked like the best.

I find myself wanting to a lot of varying things as well, but then I end up reminding myself that it will all come in time. Find what you want to do the most of and get good at it, then as time permits venture into other arenas. I recently found myself wanting to venture past the basic edge lacing that's in "how to lace leather" and got a couple of books by Bruce Grant on the subject. Both are great and will help me add little bits and pieces to my work without a huge modification in the style that makes me "me".

Burgundy must be a hard color to match. Just found these guys for you, but it looks more brown. http://www.amazing-lace.net/store/lace-by-spool/3-0mm-1/8-inch-50m/burgundy-spool-3-0mm-1/8-inch-50m/prod_37.html

I like it. I'm going to have to give it a try on something

I started out wanting to get into motorcycle gear like seats and bags. Since I was working my way up to it people started seeing my work and then a bunch of friends on a Blues forum started asking me for straps. To this day I sold any motorcycle gear but I keep pretty busy with the guitar straps. If you make enough of something you'll get really good at it and that will be your thing. Then when you start to get a little bored or want to branch out into other markets, start thinking about something else you'd like to offer and make up some prototypes to get the word out. I work full time and find very little free time at home, so I try to limit my offerings. If I were retired/unemployed I'd be making a full selection of items just to keep the lights on.

Any problems with Springfield's lace for you? http://springfieldleather.com/29613/Lace%2CKang%2CGlz%2C1-8%2250y%2CBurgandy/

There's a lot of people who have input on rivets. I believe most say the copper are the best. I haven't used them myself just because i don't ever have a project that needs them. My belts get snaps on them so the buckle can be switched out with ease.