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    Double presser foot
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    Looks very nicely done Mike. What type leather did you use for the main parts? Gary
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    I use the LH foot most of the time and double foot next. Gary
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    I just received an email from Giardini stating they have new, lower shipping agreement with FedEx, so shipping may not be as expensive as you suspect. Why don’t you call Giardini and ask for a quote? They offer paint in 250 or 1000 ml bottles and they offer an extensive variety of colors. Gary
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    I agree with Mike - I use a Giardini and the edges look good and are very durable and flexible. Gary
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    Sounds like these will work. Have you tried taping off the grid and spraying the dye to create the grid? Not sure if the dye would bleed under the tape, but maybe it would be a good way to create the checkered pattern. Gary
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    Beautiful work Tim! I would not want to sit on them for fear of ruining all your work! Gary
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    Let us know how they work out for you! Gary
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    I was concerned about these issues too, but thought I would check anyway. I use these tiny daubers that are about 1/8” in diameter to put dye in small areas of carved leather. A friend gave them to me and I believe they are used by dentists. Always looking for new ways to do tasks! Gary
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    Saw these watercolor brushes and they look like they might be useful for applying dye or acrylic paint to leather. Has anyone tried them? https://www.amazon.com/Water-Brush-Watercolor-Painting-Lettering/dp/B01F7S9LXG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Gary
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    I’m in Chicago for two more days Mike - I’ll have a piece for you!
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    Good points Bob - I think we agree all pizza is good, some better than others. I think the biggest problems with pizza in Atlanta are the lack of proper spices (i.e. fennel) and crust that is too doughy. I binge eat pizza whenever I visit Chicago or the Northeast and stick with good barbecue when in the South! Gary
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    HaHa! I have to respectfully disagree with you Bob. I grew up in Chicago but have spent a good deal of time in NYC and in my book the Chicago thin crust beats everything I have had up in the Northeast! Atlanta pizza is generally pretty mediocre, so anything up North is better! Gary
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    Mike, I left Chicago in 1981 and just arrived back here yesterday to attend a wedding. It was 85 degrees when I left Atlanta and it’s 50 degrees now here in Chicago. I would never want to move back here, but I sure do miss the Italian beef sandwiches and pizza! Gary
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    I have sewn upholstery leather to veg tan with no problems. I glue them together and sew away. Since I normally use the lighter upholstery leather as trim, I normally sew with the upholstery leather on top. Gary
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    Beautiful workmanship Mike! Did you also make the box? Gary
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    I am certainly not an artist, but I see many folks on this forum who I definitely would call artists! I consider myself an apprentice leather craftsman, because I have a lot to learn and my skills definitely need improvement! Gary
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    Look forward to seeing your progress. How many hours do you think you have in it already?
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    Beer Growler

    garypl replied to garypl's topic in Art

    It’s just overlapped and glued, with the outer trim strip going up over the seam for extra reinforcement. The top and bottom trim strips reinforce the top and bottom edges. This is the first time I have not sewn the side seam, so I am curious if it will hold up as well as the ones I sewed. I think it will, but my nephew will test it for me and report back how well it withstands usage! Gary
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    That’s looking really nice! Gary
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    Beer Growler

    garypl replied to garypl's topic in Art

    Thanks everyone for your kind comments. I want to keep tweaking the design to improve it and get to the point where I can maybe sell some at the local growler stores around here. Gary
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    Beer Growler

    garypl posted a topic in Art

    Finished a beer growler caddy for my nephew. 4-5 oz vegtan and trim and handle are made from a piece of upholstery hide.
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    Welcome! I agree with you, seems like every week I am buying a new tool, more leather or other leather-related items! Gary
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    Bob, does this Singer sew slowly or only at full speed? For small, thin projects I am looking for a machine that runs very slowly. Gary
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    I like the sheath and knife - good job! Gary
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