Blak Smyth - New To Leather in Member Gallery Posted July 23, 2013 · Edited July 23, 2013 by Blak Smyth · Report reply Well, like many in this section I am new to this site but also new to leather working. I was searching the internet for a nice leather watch strap. After seeing the prices I began to think maybe I could buy the materials to make my own strap for the same price. So I am here to gain some wisdom about working with leather. The more research I do the more I am fascinated by the medium. Initially I was interested only in a watch band, now I see myself taking this much further. I am starting off on a budget so I ordered several cheap items to try and see if I can figure out the methods. I began working last night however I am still waiting for several things to arrive in the mail. First couple bands I struggled with, but understood what I needed to do different. I look forward to improving this to a skill, in due time. I hope to learn from you all even more than I already havewhile lurking for the last few days. A little about myself: I am a cigar smoker, it is a passion of mine. My wife is not a fan. I enjoy a nice bourbon or rye whiskey from time to time and look forward to doing so while shaping some leather. I do draw and hope to cross that skill over into this new hobby of mine... eventually. I am a coffee home roaster and I drink a lot of espresso drinks throughout my day... my stitch lines might be crazy.
Scrap Bin Zombie Wallet in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items Posted July 22, 2013 · Report reply Wow that is impressive!
Wach Straps in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items Posted July 22, 2013 · Report reply Nice work, I am just starting out with leather and am doing so to make my own watch straps.
Blak Smyth - New To Leather
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Well, like many in this section I am new to this site but also new to leather working.
I was searching the internet for a nice leather watch strap.
After seeing the prices I began to think maybe I could buy the materials to make my own strap for the same price.
So I am here to gain some wisdom about working with leather.
The more research I do the more I am fascinated by the medium.
Initially I was interested only in a watch band, now I see myself taking this much further.
I am starting off on a budget so I ordered several cheap items to try and see if I can figure out the methods.
I began working last night however I am still waiting for several things to arrive in the mail.
First couple bands I struggled with, but understood what I needed to do different.
I look forward to improving this to a skill, in due time.
I hope to learn from you all even more than I already havewhile lurking for the last few days.
A little about myself:
I am a cigar smoker, it is a passion of mine. My wife is not a fan.
I enjoy a nice bourbon or rye whiskey from time to time and look forward to doing so while shaping some leather.
I do draw and hope to cross that skill over into this new hobby of mine... eventually.
I am a coffee home roaster and I drink a lot of espresso drinks throughout my day... my stitch lines might be crazy.