Steve Musgrave

Thank you both!

I'm extremely new to leatherworking but I've falling in love with all the of masks I've seen on this site so I thought I'd give one a try. I'd be great to hear what everyone thinks!

I'm interested in this as well.

Can I play too?

Thank you, sir! I broke down and ordered a majority of my tools today. Time to start constructing my patterns and getting to work!

Thanks but those aren't my projects! Just examples of finishes and stains that I like but I'm unsure of how to create.

Hello all! I've been lurking around these boards for a while now trying to learn the basics so I wouldn't be that new guy. That said, I was hoping you'd be willing to check my homework as it were. Note: Right now I'm mainly interested in the construction part of "historical reenactment" leather work. I have limited interest in carving right now especially since I want to get the basics down pat first. Here's the shopping list I've put together through my studies: Books I Have Leatherwork Manual by Al Stohlman The Art of Making Leather Cases by Al Stohlman The Art of Hand Sewing Leather by Al Stohlman Basic Tool Shopping List (I already have a cutting mat, x-acto knife, and a utility knife.) Awl Overstitcher Set Adjustable Creaser Plastic Bone Folder (Would I be better off springing for a leather burnisher for my Dremel from the LaBarres? I've read good things about them.) Edge Beveler (#2 to start) Adjustable Stitching Groover Mallet 3/16" Eyelet Setter w/Anvil Line 24 Snap Setter Rivet Setter Rivet & Snap Anvil Harness Needle "00" (2pk) Material Shopping List: Linen Waxed Thread Bees Wax Saddle Soap Dyes, Paints, & Finishes: This is where I get confused. There are so many options and so many personal preferences out there that I've gone all paranoid. I've gathered a few pictures of dyes (?) and finishes that I like and I was hoping you all would be able to point me in a direction from there. The pic is attached below. Other Things I've Come Across Tandy can be expensive and iffy. Springfield Leather Co. is a safe bet. Poor quality leather = poor quality products. Dipping leather to dye things gives you a quality coating (still reading about this one). Okay, that's enough rambling out of me. If anyone could give me some pointers on my homework I'd really appreciate it. This seems like a great community and I hope to become a benefit to it. Thanks everyone!