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blue duck started following hide breaking with chemistry?, Making my first bag without a pattern, US Passport cover embossing plate and and 7 others
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@DavidR1990 As you said you normally buy, I will just let you know that it is a pattern by maker leather supply. However, if you are looking to start pattern drafting, might I suggest starting with something simpler and work up to this. Building a good pattern is a chore in itself. Oh I just seen you are in Germany. MLS is in Texas USA
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Morning all, Far from an expert, but those are Baculites. We have them all over the hell creek formation in Montana. Kids love to find dinosaur parts.
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Hi Don. Thanks for all the work you have put into this.
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Charted Differences Between Singer 111w, 152, 153, 154, 155
blue duck replied to cynthiab's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
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I was trying to think of the company name yesterday. It was Angelus. They have colored shoe waxes. But neutral will work as well, if you're not trying to get more color. A long time ago I read of using a paste wax for cars. Which if you get a quality one it has carnuba wax. Good luck. I'd like to see it when you're done.
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I am sure someone has more and better information, but here is what I do. Orion Calf has a system that is made specifically for crust. I dye, depending on the look you want, using a dauber, sponge, even paint brush. It takes dye a bit differently than veg tan, but similar enough not to worry about it. There are no oil's really left in crust. So next add I add 100% neatsfoot oil, light even coat. Then add a coat of their wax. Using a glass slicker I burnish like crazy. Then buff with the soft rag. Let dry between each step. But, (there's always a but right) my understanding is they are no longer in business. So when I run out of their product I am going to try using a good quality die by another manufacturer. And a shoe type wax for finish. All that said, it will only give you a place to start. Practice and trial and error are what will get you there. Use some of the edges or soft spots to try it out.
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That is really nice.
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Vibrant Pink Color
blue duck replied to TomG's topic in Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.
Far from a color expert, but have you tried adding white to your red instead of diluting it? I have used Orion calf's pink and it works well. However I think they may be out of business. So that probably won't help much. -
@Wizcrafts that was an great thread / sewing explanation. Thanks for taking the time.
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@HughMungis I don't know if you are still calling folks, but you might try University of Alaska Fairbanks. They seem to have a very active native cultural department. They do quite a few workshops for the community on different historical subjects. Perhaps they could help you out or point you in the right direction.
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Also, you will not be able to get a bright yellow with dye. You can certainly get a more even dye job with the above tips, but unless you use paint, the color will be close to what you have.
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@woto if you can post a picture it will help us see your problems. But, I doubt soaking it will help. More than likely make it worse.
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A couple more ideas. Hammer down your stitch line. That will help the edges a bit as well. And see if you can get the stitching closer to the edge. But the bag is looking good.
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@Chux you might try looking for 'bontex'. They are the same. It is a special paper /cardboard made for bags and shoes. It comes in many thicknesses, depending on what you want it to do.
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How to sew a leather cup/bottle holder
blue duck replied to crazytailorlady's topic in Sewing Leather
Perhaps try a different stitch. I have used a 'baseball' stitch with good results.