olivier79

Well , it does take dye BUT i prefer to dye them using either acrylic dyes or the new fiebing Dura edge . If i use acrylic then i have to apply a different finishing process to smooth it and to protect it from rain . The Dura is less demanding and offers a better result but it hasn't a lot of colors to choose from . Overall , to burnish them i use these french heat burnishers instead of my cocobolo dremel burnishers : http://www.vergez-blanchard.fr/boutique/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=3_995_G&type=40&code_lg=lg_fr&num=2 Somehow it gives me a better result . Olivier .

Thanks everyone for your compliments . Hi Monica , Why did you think you shouldn't dye the edges ? Thanks, Olivier

Very zen-like... something I struggle with. My work-space is chaos. Don't worry Grumpy , mine is a mess most of the time too . Especially when i'm having ( actually try to ) a new design on my mind . It took me a whole day to clean it up before the shootings began . Thanks, Olivier

Hi Tannin , No , it only looks like but it's a simple soft plastic board . I bought it in a shop selling professional cooking items . Don't worry you're not the first one that asks . Thanks, Olivier

Me at work . The make-of the Red No.376 in the O-Line And the make-of the No.376 in the Companion Line I enjoyed myself quite a lot during these two days of filming . Hope you'll like it . Thanks, Olivier

Gorgeous ! I really like your edges . Olivier

It's a briefcase i've made for a client last week and i've just dropped it in the post office after taking the pictures . Thanks , Olivier

I've added a back view ! Thanks, Olivier

I've added a side view .

Thanks Monica . Yes it's an extra layer at the bottom for keeping the groceries laying at the bottom of the bag intact . Also , it gives more stability when you'll lay it on the ground . I've chosen to close the bag with a magnet for easier acces to it . And because the straps are keeping it closed when holded , it's still safe from any attempt to steal the content . Thanks , Olivier

This one i've done for my wife when she goes to the market so , yes it's big but not heavy . I've lined it with brown calf skin . Thanks , Olivier

Yes i know . Actually they are burnished but not finished . A client asked me to make one in Tan . When it'll be done i'll post some pictures with those edges well finished as it should . Thanks Tom , Olivier

Well you are a good sister Just in case my birthday is on the first of march Great looking bag. Olivier

Thanks all for your comments . Yes , i should have burnished the edges as it would have looked better . And thanks Jonathan for the idea of wetting the edges of the gussets . I'll definitely try it next time . Thanks , Olivier

This time it was for a client who takes a lot of stuff with him at work . So this bag is quite big and has a back pocket too . Thanks, Olivier

The two ladies who ordered these bags were very happy but i would like to have some of your insight . To the critics out there : you're invited to shoot Thanks , Olivier

Thanks Narvi for your reply . It's funny because when i wrote this question in June i actually glued the Lin Cable in order to secure it but i thought that there should be something better to do or , let's put it this way , something more secure . So now i know i did it right without knowing . Thanks a lot , Olivier

Lin Cable is unwaxed but even when waxed , when i want to burn the end bits they're actually burning instead of melting as with the threads i used . So my question is - is there a certain method of doing it or is it supposed not be burned , but finished differently ? Thanks in advance for the replies , Olivier