MonicaJacobson

Hi Matt, it looks like you're on the right track. Your tooling is already starting to look 3d, especially on the piece with several leaves.

Very nice! I really like those rifle slings. While I like the sheridan carving (in fact, it's growing on me more and more), I really like the look of the one with the Marine Core stamp.

It looks nice! I love leatherworking - you almost always have something on hand to give people. It's pretty cool.

That looks amazing.

Wow, that thing is crazy!

Great job! It turned out really nicely, and I'm sure you'll love using it.

You don't look like you forgot much, Michael. I especially like the needle sheath on your webpage. I've been trying to decide what to do with my needles. I only have two sizes, as I don't have a machine, but it's a great idea.

Cool! I love rattlesnake inlay.

Those look great. luxurious looking.

It looks great, Dan! Especially the handle. Cool pockets inside, too. It'll look cool, and congratulations on getting back into leatherworking!

Nice! Veg tanned? What oz? I was interested to see how vinegroon dye turned out.

That is sweet! I can't decide if I like it better in color or plain. Both are really cool.

Sweet! How are you going to close it? I want some alligator, too!

Very cool. Thanks for the pictures and details!

I mix the fiebings dyes and cut them with lacquer thinner. I don't really like the colors straight. Brown is too green, so I usually add some red and yellow, etc. They did get a very even color, though, so I bet they airbrushed. There might even be an antique gel in this color. I've seen a lot of holsters in this color.

Thanks for the kind words! My sister who lives in San Antonio says there's a cool leather shop there. They used to sell to people, but I think they closed to the public? Anyway, I wish I could have made it to San Antonio before they went wholesale.

Grey D - LOL, I'm glad to hear you agree. My sister made a fun backpack out of 9 oz leather, and it's kind of cool because it holds its own shape. I got the idea for the closure from this little pouch from corterleather: I kind of like theirs better, in a way. Sure, it's simple and not necessarily hard to do, but it's simple in a good way. @Duane, thank you!

Hey, it looks great!

Wow, that is seriously pink. Your family is very lucky. I'm absolutely not going to tell my family how generous you are, they'd be jealous. That pigskin lining looks really nice.. gives it a quality look.

LOL, thanks Chief. I like seeing what you make, partly because you're in GA too! (And partly because your wallets are good. That helps. You make me want to get into braiding. Maybe someday...) @Dan - Thank you! I was just about to reply to your messenger bag and say that your pigskin lining looks just like my pigskin. I was wondering why the Tandy pigskin doesn't seem to have any grain, while you can really see the individual hair follicles on the Springfield pigskin. Maybe the Tandy pigskin is rolled or something? Different kind of pig? I have no idea.

Sounds cool! Any chance of a picture?