thefanninator

Try some Resolene and Tan Kote and see which you prefer.

Thanks, I feel like I'm just starting to get it. I believe the Vergez-Blanchard pricking irons helped a lot.

Saddle stitch. I used a Vergez Blanchard 9 tpi pricking iron and John James needles.

Well I decided to just dive in and get on with it. I cut it up and made a card wallet with it. The lining is French split goatskin from Talas and I used Lin Cable linen thread. 9 stitches per inch.

Ha! Is it that bad? My dad got it for me off eBay I think.

My first alligator hide. I haven't started working with it yet. Looks pretty rough. Do they all come like this? How should I clean it up? What can I do with the rest of the hide, tail etc?

I'm looking for a job in a leather shop. Could be apprenticeship, full-time, part-time. Near the North Austin/Round Rock/Georgetown area. Would be willing to go up as far as Temple, Belton, Lampasas. I've been working with leather for one year. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Art. I'm self-taught so far. I've been doing some tooling, carving, stamping, staining, hand stitching, edge work, some lacing. Thanks.

Awesome! Thanks again.

Sold pending funds.

1 - 8 tpi pricking iron 1 - 2 tpi pricking iron 1 - Awl Less than 4 months old. Complete set only. $100 includes shipping to USA only.

I know this post is several months old, but is there still a position available?

I like that Tangerine Goatskin. If you don't mind sharing, where'd you get it?