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    Having just completed a thin ID wallet using carbon fiber material I can tell you one thing. Until you seal that stuff in some way, the weave is pretty delicate and pulls apart pretty easily. Tape the back. And when you do, don't try to adjust anything. I made the below wallet with a 2-3oz piece of leather covered in carbon fiber then edged with goat. Initially I thought I would assemble the whole thing then seal the carbon fiber in some way. Found out it is much easier to cut the peice to size, then spray a clear laquer over the top to keep it flixible but also protect and seal it, then asseble the whole thing. Just figured I would share with you all, I am sure some one has much more experience with this material than I do.
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    Two ID leather and carbon fiber wallet (2nd alternate view)

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    A thin wallet that holds two IDs in window pockets. The leather liner is covered with carbon fiber and edged with goat.
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    Two ID leather and carbon fiber wallet (interior view)

    From the album: from the workbench

    A thin wallet that holds two IDs in window pockets. The leather liner is covered with carbon fiber and edged with goat.
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    Two ID leather and carbon fiber wallet (alternate view)

    From the album: from the workbench

    A thin wallet that holds two IDs in window pockets. The leather liner is covered with carbon fiber and edged with goat.
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    Two ID leather and carbon fiber wallet

    From the album: from the workbench

    A thin wallet that holds two IDs in window pockets. The leather liner is covered with carbon fiber and edged with goat.
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    I pretty much do the same as Electrathon described. Although I do have to say that I have made them differently. I have noticed that bibles range in size so I always try to have the bible in hand prior to construction. I have made them out of all one piece with interior flaps or three peices (front, back and binding) with the binding overlapping the front about an inch. I agree that you need to make them a little oversized so that you can open and close them easily. The most form fitted one I have made I actually sewed the outside shell together first then wet the leather and sewed the interior flaps on with the bible in place. I did this for a very form fitted cover where the interior flaps covered the entire inside up to the pages.
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    hmmmmm. I have been planning on attempting a mask for a while now. This may just be the time to figure it out.
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    So here I am sitting around and thinking.......has anyone used leather cord to stitch with? Just curious. Thanks.
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    Makers Mark

    artycpt replied to Handy's topic in Resources

    One more for blackriver Great to work with. The font on my makers stamp didn't come out very well from the image I sent and they reworked it with a better font and sent me both stamps. Awesome customer service.
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    That is incredible!! Almost makes me want to try to make something myself.......almost
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    That's awesome. The subtlety of the backgroundin on the jug is super cool!!
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    I have some old vinegaroon that I use from time to time. I find that as stated by Chuck, a little more vinigar and iron will bring it back. Also, heating it some helps rejuvinate the chemical reaction. Before I use it again I heat it up for a little bit then test it. So far (going on about two years now) I just keep adding to it and heating it and it has worked for me.
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    Just and observation and misc. design note; Not sure of the measurements and fit but a generally good idea if the cards fit all the way down into the holder is to make a small cutout at the top to be able to grab the cards and pull them out easier. Feel free to disregard if your holder works just fine. For a second project it looks good and clean. The details in burnishing and stitching will come with practice. You are off to a great start. Oh and add some snakes with the skulls and flames.
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    Everybody who answered pretty much has it right on. There are times I won't even bevel the letters that much and just carge them in with my swivel knife and finish with a modeling tool on the outside edge of the letters (shich I guess is kind of bevelling isn't it)
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    This is great. I am going to be looking for a specific fond set soon. Just need to figure out which size will fit my needs best. Will definitely be contacting you.
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    Tattoo style business card holder (side view)

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    veg tanned business card holder with snake and spiderwebs on one side and skulls and star on the other. pigskin lined. https://www.etsy.com/listing/125858577/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?ref=shop_home_active
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    Tattoo style business card holder (side 1)

    From the album: from the workbench

    veg tanned business card holder with snake and spiderwebs on one side and skulls and star on the other. pigskin lined. https://www.etsy.com/listing/125858577/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?ref=shop_home_active
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    Tattoo style business card holder (side 2)

    From the album: from the workbench

    veg tanned business card holder with snake and spiderwebs on one side and skulls and star on the other. pigskin lined. https://www.etsy.com/listing/125858577/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?ref=shop_home_active
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    I shot cowboy action for a couple years but never mounted. Mounted shooting always looked really cool but not having a horse and there not being many mounted shooting clubs up this way I just never tried it.
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (exterior)

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    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (interior)

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    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (side 1 profile)

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    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (side 2 profile)

    From the album: from the workbench

    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (side 2)

    From the album: from the workbench

    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?
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    Nautical tattoo style business card/credit card wallet (side 1)

    From the album: from the workbench

    A small business card/credit card wallet with nautical tattoo theme. LIned with red patterned material and stitched with red waxed nylon thread. https://www.etsy.com/listing/126355733/business-card-or-credit-card-hand-tooled?
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