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It's what I use after seeing it referenced in a leather worker book. I actually made my own, for less than $3. I already have denatured alcohol in the shop that I use to dilute my die. I picked up a small glass jar with lid from Hobby Lobby for like $0.74, then I purchased a wick with a glass adapter from Hobby Lobby as well and used a 40% off coupon. I used my drill press to drill a hole in the jars lid to place the wick and glass adapter in, poured the alcohol in the glass jar, screwed on the lid and lit the wick, and it works just like they said it would in the book. Here is a link to the wick: http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/5-replacement-wick-with-3/4-glass-adapter-864769/ Karina

I think your design is more complex than the Tandy pattern, and personally I would have left the price where it was to see if there was any interest before dropping the price on it. That top part going across the growler was a PITA for me to get just right. I think Tandy just has a regular strip of leather going across, so I think the higher price would have been justified. If you had no sales, then I would consider reducing the price on it. When I started a few years back, I actually purchased the video subscription from Tandy. I found it to be a waste of money because of the many free videos on Youtube that show the same thing, As of late it seems that someone at Tandy is watching the market, it seems as soon as a popular item turns up, they create a video for it, when 2 to 3 years ago, the videos was a bunch of old timey stuff that no one wanted to make much less buy. At least not the younger generation anyway. JMO. Also I do not have a link to show mine, but I will post a few pictures as soon as I get a free moment. Karina

Growler carriers are a good seller for me. I purchase the growler and just worked with it until I got a great fit and a design I was happy with. Tandy sells their growler pattern for $1.99 but if you can get $9.99 for yours go for it, why not! I like the handle on your carrier, mine doesn't have a handle, I opted for a cross body carrying strap instead. Karina

I feel ya Dwight as I am a Graphic Designer, but when I make a wallet and place it in one of those cloth bags when preparing to ship to a customer, a stamped inked logo on the cloth bag looks much nicer than a printed sticker on the cloth bag. JMO. If I forego the cloth bag and place the item in a small craft box, again IMO a stamped inked logo on the box looks much nicer than a printed sticker on the box. I guess it's just a matter of personal preference. That is what I do with my stamps, which is what I am thinking the OP is looking to do, but for the items you mentioned above, like labels, return address, handouts, etc....yes using a printer would be ideal. Karina

I got mine done at Simon Stamps. I have three different sizes, and they are really quick to ship. Karina

Nice wallet design. I have a prototype I was playing around with that is very similar to this. I love the card pocket feature on yours. Mine just have a card slot on the front that can hold maybe 5 cards and a wad of cash in the back, but I love your idea of the card pocket on the back as well which will allow a few more cards. Karina

Actually, Joyce from Black River Laser has a template you can do this with that will make it much easier and much, much quicker. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GUNSLINGER-BELT-STITCH-PATTERN-TEMPLATES-LASER-CUT-ACRYLIC-3-BELT-SIZES-GBST-/130953970411 Karina

No doubt that you will have a well made bag when complete. Thanks for the pics, I love seeing others process. Karina

Love your work! You have some very nice pieces, and I am sure your gf will love the bag! Karina

My setup is like the one in the photo Camano posted. Lowes doesn't carry the drill chuck in my area, but I did find it at Home Depot. Check here: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-1-2-in-20-Drill-Chuck-and-Key-A10KC03/203000648 You have a bench grinder, and you already have a burnisher, screw the chuck on (It fits 1/2 arbor), insert the burnisher in the chuck and you are off! Karina

Suede can't be moulded, but if you are using suede to make this hat it is pretty easy to find a sewing pattern online. Search for bucket hat or floppy hat and you will find many patterns and tutorials on how to sew it. They will be made from regular fabric, but the same steps still apply, and you can even sew it with a regular home sewing machine. Karina

Very nice, awesome bag, and I love the detail edge work you showed! Karina

That is super awesome! I bet your wide is very happy! Karina

For wet molding you need vegetable tanned leather and if you don't want the natural color, you can dye it whatever color you like. Karina

Yep VW owner until I die!! I have owned over 30 throughout the years and I have 3 left that I will never part with thus Veedub3. I am Panamanian so it is Panama City, Panama! Karina

That tilt feature is a nice addition. I was thinking of making another one that sits on the floor and I hold with my feet as opposed to the one that you sit on so that I can tilt/angle the piece when sewing but the tilt feature seems like a easier idea. Hope you don't mind me stealing your idea. Karina

So basically you are telling me to kick rocks because you don't like the answers I have given you. You are seriously over thinking this and making it harder on yourself. You asking that question is like asking leather workers what's the best leather in the world to use. You ask 10 different people and you will probably get 10 different answers, and their answer might just be the best for them. As for the table height, there is no right or wrong answer. You said you are working on a workbench that is the height of the kitchen table. Is that too high for you? If so then you now you need a lower table, if it is too low then you know you need a higher one. How hard is that to figure out? Take out a measure tape and measure it. But you know what, I am getting off this merry-go-round now and let others give you there opinion since that's what you are after anyway. Good Luck! Karina

That's what I thought you meant and the answer is still the same. The height of the table should be what is comfortable for you. There is no right or wrong way here. I am just short of 5'7 and the tables I purchased are 30" high, but the table I built myself, is 34" high. It is comfortable for me to cut on either one. There is not set or defined height, it simply is what is comfortable for you. Karina

The height of the table would depend on how tall you are, and what is most comfortable for you. As an example, a person that is 6"6 would probably want a higher table than a person that's 5"6, so I don't think a one size fit all would be ideal in this case. Karina

That was posted here a week or so ago, by the gentleman in the video. Here is the thread where he speaks about it. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=62631#entry405206 Karina

Great job Monica. I started a pair of sandals nearly three years ago and they are still unfinished sitting on a shelf, so kudos to you for finishing a great looking pair sandals on your first try. I purchased Vibram rubber soles for mine instead of just using the leather alone for the soles. I cut my leather soles with a band saw then sanded to make sure they were perfect. Everything has been cutout and waiting for me sew all these years. It is starting to get hot so it may be finally time for me to finish them. Karina

There are soooooooo many designs and styles of messenger bags there is absolutely no way for anyone to tell you how much leather you will need for your project. Anything we tell you will be a guesstimate at best. With that said, based on the messengers bags I have made, a side of leather was more than enough with some leather left over for other projects. Karina

Cool remake! I have an old photo of my father going to school when he was a sprout with a leather strap wrapped around his books. Karina

That is a very nice bag!. Would love a shot of the inside hanging Dopp you mentioned, otherwise great job! Karina

When replying to a post, in the bottom right hand corner you will see a box that says "More Reply Options" Click on that. The bottom left of the next screen you will see the words "attach files" - directly under that, click on the choose file button, then choose the photo you want to upload from your computer, Next click on the button that says "Attach this file" You will see that the file has been attached. Then if you look to the far right you will see the words "add to post", then click the "add to post" link, and your image will now be included within your post. Karina