Cecil

I am interested in forming a leather guild. I tried to do this two years ago but was unsuccessful. You cantact me from here, on facebook or thru my email cwakelin@bellsouth.net.

This a link to pictures of my most recent project. It is the first project I have done from scratch. I learned a lot about using new tools and two color mexican round lacing. The learning process can be seen in the pictures. http://picasaweb.goo...gCNyww_GK1Pi0Iw#

I just finished this for a high school classmate whose granddaughter passed away.

This is a billfold I made as a christmas gift.

This is a billfold I just completed.

Beutiful work.

I just completed tjis billfold.

Kevin: I found the conchos and buckle set at conchoes.com. They have a good assortment. The carved designs in the one belt are based on some of the available designs. The belt with these carvings was a gift for my Uncle.

These are some belts I recently completed.

I should have mentioned in the original posting that the pattern for the chevy and the choper can be downloaded from The Patterns Biker & Patterns Automobiles Photo Albums by following this link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/olhscleather...=20&dir=asc Here is the description of the group from thier home page Description[/b] On-Line Home Study Course in Leathercraft (OLHSC) A group designed to advance leathercraft by offering lessons via the web. These lessons teach basics of traditional tooling designs that go back to the days of Greek civilization. We teach leatherwork. Begin leathworking here. (The start of leaathercarving.) Crafting with leather is fun. Our photo albums contain step by step instruction in tooling designs into leather, and many patterns. We are leathercrafters; we carve leather. We work along with the group FLASaH and the South Central Leathercraft Guild. We work with leather. We are not eBay merchants after your money; we are leatherworkers, here to teach and advance your skill. We have more patterns, instructional information, and tips than any group in the world. Our members have more experience than most, and share it freely. For ideas, we are the number 1. Keep this group's discussions on the lessons that are shown here, and to the how-to's of tooling one of the 1000's of line patterns being added daily.

This is a bilfold I did for a friend who is a mechanic and has a son, Tyler who he adores.

This is my first attempt at using spirit dye. I got a little carried away with the Yellow.

Pages 30 - 36 are blank. Should they be? Thanks for posting this.

I just finished this as a Christmas gift.

Bruce: Here is a quick review. The book is written by Tony & Kay Laier If you are experienced at using color in your work this may not be the book for you. On the other hand if you are just learning or want a reference for the Fiebing's line of dyes and finishes trhe book is worthwhile. [/size] I have How to Color Leather and Coloring Leather by Al Stohlman as well as Peter Main's The Main Technique of Coloring Leather. I am also just beginning to work with colors so this may sway my perspective. [/size] I found the Fiebing's book useful. In addition to reviewing the full line of Fiebing's products it added some well illustrated information not found in the other references. in the area of using resists (blocking) in finishing and coloring leather. This is a Table of Contents Leather Dyes: Alcohol, Oil & Water Based Overall Coloring Techniqes Brush Selection & Care Background Dyeing Wet Brushing Shading with Diluted Hues Dry Brushing Highlighting Demos with Fiebing's Products Coloring an Oak Leaf Coloring a Floral Coloring a Figure & Pictorial Scene Monochrome Coloring (A Horse Head) Acrylic Colors Antiques Applicators For Antiques and Stains Special Effect: Base Coat Antiquing How to Do Base Coat Antiquing Special Effects: Resists (Blocking) Using Resists On Natural (Undyed) Leather Using Resists On Dyed Leather Beeswax and Leathercraft Cement Top Finishes Prepare Your Workspace Applying A Topfinish A summary of Fiebing's Top Finishes Edge Finishing A Summary of Fiebing's Edge Finishes Selecting the right Applicator How to Finish an Edge Leather Care A Summary of Fiebing's oils products A Summary of Fiebing's Conditioners products A Summary of Fiebing's Soaps products Color Dye charts for all Fiebing's Dyes. Compatibility Chart If you want detailed information on color mixing and brush technique the Stholman Books are better. Peter Main's Book does the best job of addressing the use of Alcahol based dyes, the layered application of colors and air brushes. It should be noted that any of these demos are not product specific. The key is to match the color with the color charts provided with the demo.

This is a belt I made for my Niece's husband who is a fishing and hunting enthusiast. I took several of the billfold patterns and reduced them then put them on a 1 1/2" belt. This is a link to some clearer pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/wakelinc/HuntingBelt#

Tom Thanks I used a very thin calf skin dyed dark brown. To do the cut outs I stated with an old scalpel, but found it to dull. I got an exacto knife from ACE hardware with the hobby craft blade. This worked great. This was the first filigree I have dine so it took me a while to get the hang of it. I suggest anyone that is doing this for the first time practice on a blank piece of leather first. I didn't and there is a place where the blade slipped.

Thanks for the compliments. This was my first piece of filigree work.

My billfold wore out, so I made this for myself.

Barra: Thanks for the link. The historical information is very interesting.

So far there have been 6 people respond. There is a sign up sheet at the Tandy store here in Orlando. If 10 -15 people to sign up I think that will show enough interest to make it worthwhile. Otherwise there is a good chance the guild would not last due to lack of interest.

I am not sure this is the right place to post this, but I am trying to get coverage of the majority of Central Florida members. Employees at the local Tandy shop and I have been discussing establishing local guild in the Orlando area. We are currently assessing the level of interest. If you would be interested in joining please contact me.

A friend of mine received a McClellan Saddle from an estate. Could you help determine the fair market value. This is a link to pictures of the saddle. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=4339

This is the the third saddle my friend received from the estate. It has the original Girth. Could you help us determine the fair market value. Here are some pictures.