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    I am not in the UK but I'm getting ready to buy a clicker and have a Cobra 4. I could get dies to click out the parts for this job and my first guitar strap had an ostrich overlay. The next one had the entire ostrich leg inlaid. And I have worked with snake and lizard several times. I have worked with pull up leather, veg tanned, embossed and fine Italian leather. I have 10 more pieces of ostrich on it's way along with three lambs. If you think it might be worth the duties to have someone work effectively and quickly, please contact me through here. Thanks, Cheryl

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    Zulu dog you just pointed out something I've been doing without realizing it. When I strop I'm sure I lift the handle and come around the other direction instead of taking the whole knife blade off. I use a box cutter too so I should strop it more instead of changing blades so often. It just goes to show no matter how long you've been here or how often you come you can always learn something new. Cheryl

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    About this project

    About this project I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now, I have an Etsy shop and sell things at the Farmer's Market every summer. I received some grants to take some workshops in Sheridan, where some of the best known artisans and craftsmen/women teach their skills. I was so terribly excited....and then I found out that while the grant would pay for the instruction, tools, and materials, it won't be able to be applied to the travel costs from Rutland, Vermont to Sheridan, Wyoming, for the lodging, or for food. After some careful budgeting and discussion with my grant caseworker, I've been able to determine that I would need $2,000 to pay for the airfare, cab to and from the airport, the hotel room, and a per diem for the food. I've been able to come up with half of that on my own by tightening my own budget and pinching pennies until Abe screams for mercy! But that still leaves me $1,000 short. Thus, the Kickstarter to attempt to fund the remaining $1,000. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html

    I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And for the rewards:

    Rewards: $5 or more You will receive a choice of handmade keyfob stamped with with your homestate's abbreviation, your initials, or a hand-molded keyfob of my own special horse's eye. Estimated Delivery: Jun 2015 Ships: Anywhere in the world

    $20 or more A wonderful leatherworker, Al Bane For Leather, http://www.albaneforleather.net/%C2'> offered his expertise as well. For $20, he'll make you a handmade leather cuff bracelet! Estimated Delivery will depend on his schedule but I will pay shipping on all of this. $50 or more: He'll make you a leather belt! $400 or more: He'll make you a leather vest! $1000 If you donate $1,000, he'll make you your very own custom leather biker's jacket!

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    Thanking you in advance if you can help. Cheryl

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    Gmk I think it's a beautiful belt and you might try using it as an sample of what you can make custom since it's already sized. I read these post and I can't help but think your confused about welfare recipients that can't afford your work or go fishing everyday? But I know people who say they work that fish everyday and I doubt you're going to sell your belt to a fish. Other posters have said etsy is not the place to sell but I've sold on there successfully and unfortunately know belt makers that just didn't make the cut. And it's as cut throat there as anywhere. so leave your belt up and at that price and just mention you will do them custom made. Then you don't have to guess at a size. Good luck, Cheryl

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    I have just learned there's been some concern about questions asked at kickstarter. I can tell you I don't have access to your info and never will unless you asked for a project. Folks if you go some where online to buy a shirt, the site has you join before they will let you shop. That's all kickstarter is doing. It doesn't take any money to join and they thought you might like to see the other projects, the same as you might want to see a different shirt. Michael Dale said he was uncomfortable so he didn't donate, so I figured some others of you might be too. I assure your information will NOT be abused. Thanks so much, Cheryl

    https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork

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    I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now, I have an Etsy shop and sell things at the Farmer's Market every summer. I received some grants to take some workshops in Sheridan, where some of the best known artisans and craftsmen/women teach their skills. I was so terribly excited....and then I found out that while the grant would pay for the instruction, tools, and materials, it won't be able to be applied to the travel costs from Rutland, Vermont to Sheridan, Wyoming, for the lodging, or for food. After some careful budgeting and discussion with my grant caseworker, I've been able to determine that I would need $2,000 to pay for the airfare, cab to and from the airport, the hotel room, and a per diem for the food. I've been able to come up with half of that on my own by tightening my own budget and pinching pennies until Abe screams for mercy! But that still leaves me $1,000 short. Thus, the Kickstarter to attempt to fund the remaining $1,000. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html


    I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And for the rewards:


    Rewards: $5 or more You will receive a choice of handmade keyfob stamped with with your homestate's abbreviation, your initials, or a hand-molded keyfob of my own special horse's eye. Estimated Delivery: Jun 2015 Ships: Anywhere in the world


    $20 or more A wonderful leatherworker, Al Bane For Leather, http://www.albaneforleather.net/%C2'> offered his expertise as well. For $20, he'll make you a handmade leather cuff bracelet! Estimated Delivery will depend on his schedule but I will pay shipping on all of this. $50 or more: He'll make you a leather belt! $400 or more: He'll make you a leather vest! $1000 If you donate $1,000, he'll make you your very own custom leather jacket!


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    My project is almost 1/2 over because I chose 30 days but I'm not 1/2 way there yet. I'm really trying to not be discouraged but it's hard. I honestly believe this is going to be a turning point in my career and I try to think what will happen depending on which path I can take. I have no intentions of quitting leatherwork, that I know no matter which way this goes. And I figure in a few more years I can catch up hopefully to the point I would be in May if I went to Sheridan. I'm offering some wonderful gifts to people who donate. So I guess the rest is in your hands. Thanks so much to the people who have been contributing. Cheryl

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    This is the Christmas Show I do every year :).

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    I'm still gonna use resolene for the finish, I just want to resist a carved moon so I can paint the mountains green. Then I'll put resolene over all of it Bob. I have 'leather sheen' I think from tandy so I'll try it and put several coats, and try it first on painted leather to make sure it's not going to remove the paint. Thanks Bob, Cheryl

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    I have always used resist to well resist things so they don't get other colors on them. Eco Flo I think. Today I'm working on a painted project and was going to resist the yellow so I didn't get green on it, and I can't find my resist anywhere. Can you folks tell me what else you've usd to resist with so I can see if I have it and how you use it? Thanks so much, Cheryl

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    About this project I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now, I have an Etsy shop and sell things at the Farmer's Market every summer. I received some grants to take some workshops in Sheridan, where some of the best known artisans and craftsmen/women teach their skills. I was so terribly excited....and then I found out that while the grant would pay for the instruction, tools, and materials, it won't be able to be applied to the travel costs from Rutland, Vermont to Sheridan, Wyoming, for the lodging, or for food. After some careful budgeting and discussion with my grant caseworker, I've been able to determine that I would need $2,000 to pay for the airfare, cab to and from the airport, the hotel room, and a per diem for the food. I've been able to come up with half of that on my own by tightening my own budget and pinching pennies until Abe screams for mercy! But that still leaves me $1,000 short. Thus, the Kickstarter to attempt to fund the remaining $1,000. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html

    I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And for the rewards:

    Rewards: $5 or more You will receive a choice of handmade keyfob stamped with with your homestate's abbreviation, your initials, or a hand-molded keyfob of my own special horse's eye. Estimated Delivery: Jun 2015 Ships: Anywhere in the world

    $20 or more A wonderful leatherworker, Al Bane For Leather, http://www.albaneforleather.net/%C2'> offered his expertise as well. For $20, he'll make you a handmade leather cuff bracelet! Estimated Delivery will depend on his schedule but I will pay shipping on all of this. $50 or more: He'll make you a leather belt! $400 or more: He'll make you a leather vest! $1000 If you donate $1,000, he'll make you your very own custom leather biker's jacket!
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