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    Since you are in Ohio, take a ride up to Toledo and talk with Cowboy Bob - he can help you pick out a machine. His link is in the banner ads at the top of the page. Gary
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    Has anyone ever called the folks at W&C to ask about this issue? Maybe they can provide some insight? Gary
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    Tandy letter set 8132-00. https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-standard-alphabet-sets Gary
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    Which stamp? The lettering or the backgrounder?
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    Brian - that was a great tutorial and nice looking pouch you made. I bet one of the hardest parts of making it was turning it inside out at the end to make it look so even! I really do appreciate your efforts to help us learn new techniques. Gary
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    That strap turned out very nice! Keep up the good work. Gary
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    Nice job! Letter stamps or a template will make your letters uniform. I like to background the field around the letters and/or paint the letters so they stand out more (if this is the effect you want.). Like this:
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    Great tutorial - looking forward to seeing more steps and thanks for taking the time to document your process. I know it takes extra effort to setup your camera during each step, take pictures, then resume your project - much appreciated! Gary
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    Looks great! Gary
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    I think the outside looks good - just noticed the white thread on the inside. Never worked with stingray - sounds troublesome! Gary
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    Looks good Roland! Only comment I have is the inside stitching on the left side looks uneven. What happened there? Gary
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    Brian, I normally dye first and then use NFO because dyeing seems to stiffen the leather. Never tried using NFO before dyeing, but I have read posts here that say others do use NFO first and even mix dyes with the NFO. Guess trying on some scrap leather would be a good exercise! Gary
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    Picture would be helpful...
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    Brian, I meant antique. Regardless of whether I am using ware based dye or antique, unless I am spraying dye, which is how I usually do it, I wet the leather first. Seems to be less streaky. Spraying pretty much eliminates the problem. Gary
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    I would dampen the leather first then apply the dye. Gary
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    Those bracelets are really unique and well done. I wonder who was the first person who sat down with a handful,of lace and thought “how can I weave this into an intricate pattern to come up with that design?” Once I finished it I would probably immediately forget how I did it! Gary
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    Like I said - too much computer involved in these projects for me! I think any grommet setting tool will work for you. Check the craft stores near you or look online - should not have any problem finding a reasonably priced setter. Gary
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    Looks much nicer now in the light! Suggest you burnish or paint the exposed edges for a nicer finished product - looks like most of the edges were left raw. Gary
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    I just started experimenting with Giardini Gloss Topcoat. I painted a bit onto a piece of scrap veg tan and it left a nice glossy finish. Just finished coating a strip of leather with the topcoat and tomorrow I will do some testing on flexibility, water resistance and abrasion. Looks promising so far and it is made for leather! Gary
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    Really nice work Roland, especially the horse! What did you use to color it? Gary
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    Very nice job! What type leather, thread, finish, etc did you use? Gary
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    Call Wickett and Craig - you may find that their leather is less expensive than Tandy leather and in most cases the quality is better. Gary
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    Interesting projects, but how do you get a template from the computer picture shown on the screen? Do you click a button and have the computer spit out a flat template of what is on the screen so you can cut it out? Too high tech for me! Gary
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    You are very talented!
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    Nice looking belt. I never heard of CRC adhesive - how does it differ from WeldWood or Barge contact cement? Is it supposed to be as durable as either of these other adhesives? Gary
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