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neat and classy. What size is the text?

Thats correct. But be warned - its not veg-tan! You can ask them to send you some colour samples before you buy, so at least you can be sure the colour is what you want.

if its any help - i recently bought a 22sq ft dyed thru full butt from LePrevo.co.uk This piece was roughly 4'x5' and provided more than enough leather to make two satchels...and i can probably get another smaller bag from the remains of the hide. They are unfinished in this picture - but you get the idea. I was able to cut shoulder straps 40" long, so when using two lengths with buckles for adjusting, i can get some very long straps if i need. The main gusset on these bags is 4" wide, and the bag was sized to be big enough to hold an A4 writing pad. One of the first pieces i ever bought was a veg tan belly - fine for small projects and i managed to cut a few belts from it, but it was no good for bags.

the great thing is its useful for almost any repair you can think of! I added a couple of finger loops to a pair of pliers that i used to find a little small to hold without constantly dropping...i'll add a pic soon. My next sugru project - im going to be adding a couple of led lights to my stitching pony so i can see better when stitching whilst watching tv - this way i wont disturb the family by having all the lights blazing! I wish i had heard of the product 2 months earlier as i threw out a really comfy pair of boots that had previously unrepairable holes!

market it at people suffering from water on the knee...the shoe with a tap on the ankle!

i think what's missing from the sandals, and would certainly add to the unique look would be a pair of industrial plumbing handles on the sides of the soles. Steampunk footwear with a difference!

I got a very nice brass stamp from LWLeather.com (they advertise on this site) and the web address will take you to Etsy. mines a 3x3cm square - be warned though, you will need a decent amount of force to ensure a clean impression. I am gonna buy an arbor press to get the stamp consistent. the detail is incredible - you can even see the Roosters eye on the leather and its almost microscopic!

nice work on the sandals!

oh! it appears someone has posted a comment on my gallery page and added a link in their post. I would remove the link, but cant see a way to do it.

huh? what video?

heres the first impression (literally !) of my new Maker Stamp..... really pleased with the final product - if anyones interested, i got it from LWLeathers.com (via Etsy). Its a solid Brass stamp so will last for years

thanks chaps - now i get it. Think i'd better practice that a bit before using it on a real project...

mind me asking, Ferg...how do you skive with a round knife? I tried with mine but it just seemed clumsy and highly dangerous for skiving! adam

very useful link Renee...thanks for posting it.

just made a couple of mods to my tools using this amazing material i discovered called "sugru". Its an easily moldable silicon rubber compound that air dries in 24hours. Using this, i was able to add a grip to my pricking iron that means i no longer get hand cramps from tightly gripping the thin handle. It now just balances between my fingers and is a pleasure to use. The scalpel handle was too thin to allow a decent amount of pressure to be applied - now it can be used with more force, and its also easier to control. If you ever wanted a more customised grip (its got so many other uses too ) then you should really try this stuff out! The stuff is also great for strengthening computer cables! I dont have any affiliation with sugru, other than thinking its amazing! adam