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Threads merged as requested. I agree with the amount of dye. To much and you'll end up with crisps. You can always add more but you can't take it away. Dilute your dye and sneak up on the color you desire, one coat at a time.

There is! Go to Learnleather.com and sign up for the upcoming trainings!

I'd like to have a conversation about artistic style. Not in the traditional sense, but as it pertains to leatherwork. Some people have a distinct style that screams their name. It seems to me that this is hard to accomplish. For those of you who are distinct, how did you do it? Was it consciously done or did you stumble upon it one day? Did you work to develop specific skills or one day arrived at where your at?

Welcome, Fran!

Nothing at all except perhaps a local state fair. The best hope is that the IFOLG show comes to the midwest and I believe it is this year?

I'd think any amount of oil sufficient to prevent cracking or dryness would be detrimental to carving. Interesting topic though.

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Nice looking rack. I like the upright orientation of it too.

I know NOTHING about those items other than they're used with horses. If it were me, I would spend the money and get the right stuff. Your typical dune buggy or bicycle flag rods aren't going to work well. The ones above are hollow and tapered which will make them more whippy at the end, stiffer near the handle.

The really easy solution is to mark your borders with a dividers first then copy the pattern onto the belt, stopping your tracing at the edges. You lose a bit of the pattern, but most of the time, you cut off a little anyway.

http://www.davidmorgan.com/index.php?cPath=7_11_291 What about this?

Thanks, I realized that if I had a crazy schedule, others did too and I wanted to make it available for everyone.

Sweet, thanks, Sam!

Thanks, Thor! Made a few adjustments per your suggestion. Thank you kindly!

Thanks, Chris! I think this will be easier for you and everyone else!

Its with great joy I announce the opening of my website, www.learnleather.com for all of the leather workers here. I have been conducting online classes for over a year and a half now, and I have finally got the site working thanks entirely to my better half, Natalie. If you have ever wanted to take a class from a leather master but couldn't get to a show, here's the next best thing. Please take a look, and use my site to augment the knowledge here. If you like it, please register for our news letter and blog. http://www.learnleather.com Thanks! Mike

Thanks Guys! I do like my edges

Yessir! Works like a charm to the surprise and dismay of many people

Ok, cool!

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I use it sometimes as well. Astro glide works just as well and it a lot cheaper.

Thanks everyone. I learned a ton from this one and I'd do a few things differently next time. Rudi, thats one of the things I like to do is add some extra texture to my work to keep it visually interesting.

Bob, we wish you could come too. Hopefully we can make it work this year and do it again in the future

AEGEAN LEATHER RETREAT DETAILS We have finalized the details of the Aegean Leather Retreat! The retreat pricing will include accommodations from your arrival at the hotel Sunday, September 25, 2016 until your departure on Sunday, October 2, 2016. You will stay at a four star all inclusive hotel, in which unlimited drinks, and all meals are provided. However, we have built some of the best sightseeing and local cuisine into the day trips so you can enjoy what the island has to offer. Additionally, we have a boat trip to the Island of Simi planned. The price for all of this is included in the Retreat pricing of 690.00 Euro per person for couples and 775.00 Euros per person for single occupants. The difference in price is because the daily room costs are split with couples. If you are a single traveler and would like to pair up with another single traveler, that can be arranged. Originally, we had planned on including airfare as well, however we found that some people are able to book flights cheaper than we can book for them, so airfare WILL NOT be included. However, if you would like us to check flights for you to compare, we would be happy to do so. NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING ABOVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT NIGHTLIFE- drinks and food outside of sponsored trips is not included SHOPING - obviously tongue emoticon CLASSES: As of right now, we have Peter Main scheduled to do a two day class on a french fit swivel knife presentation box which will feature techniques applicable throughout your leatherwork. 250.00 Euros I will be doing a class on the basics of leather carving. I will cover swivel knife work, beveling, geometric stamping and as its a small group, I'll take questions on whatever else you'd like to know. 150.00 Euros Natalie will teach a class on painting Comic/Manga characters with acrylic paints, however her techniques are applicable across many styles of leatherwork. 150.00 Euros Instructor X We are planning on having another instructor added to the itinerary, depending on availability and time. Details for this will be announced at a later date. Final thoughts: Natalie has worked diligently on getting the best pricing available for you, and we will also be able to arrange rental cars for anyone who wants one. For the day trips, we will be providing transportation to make it easier for everyone, and the hotel is in the downtown area so you will be near shopping, food, beaches and sight seeing.

Sick collection, Art!