Swivel Knife Holster

[Swivel Knife Holster]

nice

i like it

[Reaching Greatness In Leathercraft]

here is another link to same video in case other people see wrong video too

Another link to Nick's video

[Reaching Greatness In Leathercraft]

I don't understand the must watch about that and I'm not being mean. It appears he was a thalidomide baby and it's unfortunate but all people have misfortunes. I think you're being a little insensitive to try and compare a learning curve on leather work to what he had to overcome. I'm sorry, I'm trying but I just don't get it? Cheryl

possible you saw wrong video

the video is about a friend

nothing at all about a thalidomide baby

i double checked link, and it links to the right video

the video does relate to reaching goals

and being good at leathercraft is a goal of mine, and of many others

pretty sure you are talking about a different video

the video is about a friend, by the way

thanks

ps: this is considered one of the most inspirational videos ever!

[Reaching Greatness In Leathercraft]

We all here want to be good, very good, at leather craft.

Sometimes, to me and perhaps a few others, it get a little fustrating.

But I learned that those discouraging periods are considered the DOWN times,

and there is a video that I watched that helped my stick to keep at it, and get UP again

I hope you will enjoy this video, and find it an inspiration too.

And perhaps one day you will reach your goals, he did!

Enjoy (comments very apreciated, good or bad)

A Must Watch Video

[Leathercraft Vs Leatherworks]

thanks guys (and girls)

case closed

[Any Innovative Holster Design? Most Look The Same]

uhm...

crossbreed

remora

N82Tactical

and...

http://www.lasersightpro.com/

those holsters, to me, are innovations

"Innovation" = introducing something new (in this case, as it relates to the post, a new visual design, or a new design to enhance functionality)

notice the attached photo:

very innovative

gun with any type of Rail Accessories can still fit in the holster

you still think there is no more room for holster innovation?

what say you?

[Leathercraft Vs Leatherworks]

I noticed that a lot of the members here sell their creations under a business entity XYZ Leatherworks ----- so my question is, why they not using XYZ Leathercraft ??

See what I mean?

i will be making leather creations from scratch (pattern, cut, mold, stitch, etc)

now then ...

So, let's say I want to start selling my leather creations, and I register a DBA ....... should I name it

(1) MEME LEATHERWORK,

or......

(2) MEME LEATHERCRAFT

Which is proper usage?

THAT is what my concern is, as it relates to this post.

What say you?

[Leathercraft Vs Leatherworks]

when do you use the word leathercraft and when do you use the word leatherworks?

i mean...

what is the difference between these words

forgive my ignorance

[Biker Wallet]

I have seen very nice biker wallets, here and elsewhere

however,

none of them specify which leather type was used

im into veg-tan leather for all my work

im wondering which weight type of leather are ideal for inside pockets of biker wallets?

is is possible to use SAME leather weight for all parts (cover, pockets)? or will it be too thick?

any links to a tutorial for making biker wallets?

thanks in advance

[Any Innovative Holster Design? Most Look The Same]

i noticed that most holsters have similar design (pattern)

im looking to do something different

im attaching three designs i did that i do not see as being common in the stores or online

are there any other "different looking" designs you have seen?

im looking to get inspired for new ideas

here are my designs, so far

[When To Really Start Molding?]

I think there is some confusion about casing. Casing for carving and stamping leather is not the same as used for molding. For molding, the leather does not need to dry back to its natural color before you start molding. As you can tell, it is easier to stretch when wet. As it dries, it begins to hold / retain its molded shape better.

CTG

Aha!!!!

thats what i was thinking -- thank God, you confirm it ..... many thanks!!

all other tips above are indeed VERY USEFUL TO ME and will incorporate into all future work

thanks

[When To Really Start Molding?]

I started to make gun holsters, for me only so far, and when it comes to molding, I keep getting conflicting advise.

How I do it is that I wet the leather with almost hot water ... then immediately place it over my gun and start molding it with a plastic bone.

I was told to

1. wet the leather

2. place it in a pastic bag and let it sit overnight

3. then start molding the nexct day

elsewhere in this forum i read to

1. wet the leather

2. wait for it to dry to almost the return of its color

3 then start molding

MY QUESTION IS.....

After I wet the leather, how soon before I start to mold it?

I wet it by placing leather under running hot water, flipping the sides, for a minute or so .....

What am I doing wrong? How can I do it better?

Please help.

Here is a photo of the holster I made for my XDM 9mm

ps: this post is about MOLDING, whereas i posted the pics on another post for GENERAL design advise. I hope my posts are NOT considered double posting, if it is, please accept my apologies, it was not my intent. One post is for MOLDING advise, the other is about DESIGN advise.