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  3. Posted · Edited by WScott · Report reply

    I will pile on here and say get a veg tanned hide as well. In those first three pics that chrome tanned goat is the problem, as you get to the last wallet, things improve dramatically!

    So a better material, some edge refinement and hand stitching and you are there.

    Don't give up you are very close. I second the Nigel videos. Go on You Tube and watch all of his project videos. You will pick up a ton of tips and can converse with him as well

    Good luck man

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    GO get some sleep, take some pics in the morning and let's go from there.

    You are a good guy, I have enjoyed our interactions on different threads. You are just young and of that immediate generation us old farts pick on.

    There are so many people with different knowledge, skills and styles willing to help, so don't sweat it.

    Scott

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    Ourjud, This is going to be a little blunt: I have watched your posts since you first joined this site. You came into this with an attitude that you were going to do your own thing and you could do it as good or better then most without really knowing much if anything about leahter work. All that has happened to you is that you have had a reality check. Welcome to the world of leather working. We are not a bunch of reeses monkey doing what we seen some one else do we are people that have learned skills through trial and error. We all have boxes of (not mistakes) learning opportunities. Most of us in making our first project and getting it the way we wanted spent ten times or more what it would have cost to buy the ready made item.

    Take a deep breath. Decide if you want to try again. This time pick a basic project. If you are still into wallets. Search this site for wallet pattern or buy a kit from Tandy. It won't be what you want, however the pattern has been drawn for you or the kit has been put toghether for you to give you a starting point. By doing the project using someone elses pattern or kit you will learn the basics. You will also get an idea how the pattern was developed. Use the lessons learned toward preparing yourself to tackle the project you ultimately want to do. Take it in levels of learning If you understand you have to learn the basics before you attempt your ultimate goal you will have less frustration and enjoy it a bit more.

    I have to say that with comments like " I realize that many enthusiasts aim for that homemade look" and "but so far my efforts look tatty and homemade" (thats because they are) you demonstrate a bit of an attitude that may stand in the way of you learning.. Loose the snobbery. Look at why your projects look tatty and home made pick a few points and refine those then pick another few points and refine those until you have what you are looking for.

    As has been mentioned post pictures of what you have done let the people here be your mentors. Open your mind to their comments. No one will make fun of them but we will pick them a part with the intent of showing you how to improve what you have done.

    If you decide to go forward with leatherworking we are here for you.

    THAT is great post Camano Ridge

    Well put

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    On a more constructive note:

    Post some pics of your work, get some feedback and let's see if we can get you some help and or inspiration to move in a better direction.

    You may just be stuck in a rut, focusing on the wrong thing and making the same error.

    Don't get too frustrated, try to learn from what others can see that you may not.

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    I do wish people would remember where they started. Without Tandy there would not be a leather hobby in many countries. It's where the majority of leathercrafters start. You may have moved on from them but for a lot of people, especially those outside the US, they are not only the best option if they want to work with leather, they are sometimes the only option.

    Good points here for sure. We all had to start somewhere.

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    Good for you for sharing your knowledge

    With a someone who appreciates it. That is very rewarding.

    Would love to hear about your braid and stitch techniques. I completely agree about learning something and putting your own spin on it. I have never been a straight out of the textbook kind of person.

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