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Trifold Card Wallets 4 versions
lightningad commented on lightningad's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
thanks! the lower open wallet shows two different colours on the inner pockets - i did this by using the same Dye on two different pieces of leather....a veg tan for the wallet and facing pockets. The pockets tucked behind the facing ones was an apricot coloured chrome tan, which i re-dyed, giving a nice contrast. All dyes used were Fiebings )either english tan or dark brown, with the oxblood used for some interiors. -
Passport Wallet exterior
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yes - all hand stitched. The colour was achieved using Fiebings Dye Prep before the Dyes (English Tan (exterior) & Oxblood (Interior) and Dye Prep. Just applied using a sponge. The slight patchy quality (which i quite like) is just down to poor quality leather! Thanks for the compliments. adam -
A year into my leatherwork hobby and i had asked for a Round Knife for Christmas. Being a novice, i suggested the Saddlers Round Knife as sold by LePrevo in UK. To be honest , i expected it to be a chinese knife, as the price was around half that of the knives sold by Dixon. Imagine my surprise and delight when opening the pressie on Christmas Day to see the words "Geo. Barnsley and Sons, Sheffield, England" engraved onto the face of the blade. After some careful honing and stropping I am absolutely blown away by how good a sharp round knife is. I have not tried any other round knife but i would not hesitate to recommend this one to anybody wanting a good cutting tool. My only wonder is why Le Prevo haven't haven't marketed the blade by mentioning the maker, and upping the price accordingly! adam
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Thanks - it amazed me how good it looked when i did it. Its coloured with Fiebings English Tan dye. I used their Dye Prep first, and i also diluted the dye a little with Isopropyl alcohol. I think its the diluting that helped improve the colour, as everytime i have used it neat the colour is really dark. adam -
Hi Bluesman, sorry i didnt reply before now...I never got a notification that a comment had been made! It was definitely a steampunk inspired design. I came up with the design after a lot of image trawling, and even buying an amazing book with photos of 1000 steampunk creations. For me the steampunk idea was perfect for the notion of a book without paper, very definitely a combination of the ancient and the technological. Six months on, and my wife uses the kindle daily, and the cover still looks as good as new. I can see ways i would improve it if made again, but then thats what makes crafting fun - always learning. best Adam -
From the album: A Newbies Progress
I made some tri-fold credit card wallets for family members. These are a scaled down version of the passport wallet and work really well for carrying your cards and paper money in a pocket sized wallet.© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
A variation on tri-fold passport wallet i originally made for myself. This one is for my brother, and i decided to colour the interior in a contrasting oxblood colour. The photo makes it look a lot pinker than it really is!© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
a simple wet moulded pouch for a maglite. With press studded belt loop and a Sam Brown stud for the closure. I was pleased to make this from start to finish in less than an afternoon!© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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From the album: A Newbies Progress
© ©Adam Taylor 2013 (Barking Rooster Leather)
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other than LePrevo and Tandy, can anyone recommend anywhere that sells leather in the UK? i'm surprised i'm finding it so difficult to find any! adam
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thanks Emmet - i'll have to take a look !!
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Phil - I know Yorkshire is not Honolulu, but you must wear sunglasses occasionally, even if its just to keep the rain out! adam
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anyone recommend a supplier of sheepskin fleeces in UK? preferably not one thats trying to solve the worlds debt crisis single handedly!! thanks adam
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i've started doing my design on the computer (Adobe Illustrator - because i have it!) then printing onto A4 sticker sheets, which i then stick down onto thin Styrene sheets bought from a model/hobby supplier. These are great because i can cut it easily to shape for cutting around , and i can imprint points by pressing into the plastic with a sharp stylus, so with my leather cased i can rub the sheet onto the leather (like a craftaid) and then use the dots as cutting guides (and they are also great for marking stitch holes)