YinTx

I like them, keep sharing. The green on brown is a cool color combo, especially with the contrast stitching. I do have a question though. I made a butterfly sheath like for a knife I have, but everytime I try to return the knife to the sheath, it catches on the opening and slices the inside. How do you prevent this from happening? Also, the first stitch down the side but through the rolled edge: do you find it pulls the rolled leather in an unseemly manner, or is this a non issue? YinTx

Bet she loves it! Cool design, did you come up with it? YinTx

I always enjoy seeing when you post your art, fantastic as always! What a combination of textures! YinTx

That did turn out nice! And, @JayEhl, let us know if you get BK bar grounders, and if they really make a difference for you! YinTx

These are on their way to a new home! Thanks all for the interest, and the anecdotal stories! YinTx

You could use it as a panel on anything you like: Backpack, tote, note book, binder, leather cover for a round seat, all kinds of stuff! Awesome work! YinTx

Pretty nifty! Are they lined so the snap doesn't come in contact with the blade? YinTx

That is really neat. Where did you get the plastic shell? YinTx

Those are awesome! The lettering on the buckle is cool. YinTx

Just saw this little nick-o-sew, currently on Ebay, pretty low starting price. Don't know anything about the seller or the machine, but wanted to share anyhow. I've heard the brand is decent enough. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Electric-Leather-Skiving-Machine-Shovel-Skiver-Edge-Flat-Thinning-Skin-Cutter/283712916821?hash=item420e9b8d55:g:8RgAAOSw61Bd9~rF YinTx

I have discovered something that is the antithesis of the Veblen Effect. Even if something is nice, when you offer it for free, folks will walk on by. I have seen this at the shows when someone is interested in buying something, then I offer to let them have it for free, they decide all of a sudden they don't need it. Even had one person accept a free item, but then gave me money anyhow - i.e. they didn't want it free! Anyhow, these liners may be ok for some uses, but the wallets I make don't do well with them. I bit too thick for my preference, I like different pocket shapes, colors, etc., and I figured someone could put these to good use. I just now measured, the liners are 9"x3". So if someone wanted some wallet back leather, I suspect it'd be 9 1/2" x 3 1/4" or so. Replied! YinTx

Yep, $0 plus shipping. Merry Christmas! We figure out how much it is to ship, you pay that, I send these. WYSIWYG. I used one set, tore up parts of another, didn't try the rest. Looks like 4 complete sets, and one incomplete. If you need a piece of veg tan for the backs, we can work out a meager price with you to send some approx. 9" x 3 1/2" pieces. These simply don't work for me, and I'd feel guilty charging anyone more than the cost of shipping for them.

How long do those things take to make??? YinTx

Go for it, it was fun. And I don't think it's my original idea, I've seen variations on the theme before... YinTx

That is art, my friend. You have this down for sure. Here I am this week still putzin around with pancake knife sheaths and still haven't knocked one out! Let alone make a knife. Fantastic handle, I really am liking these pommel carvings. YinTx

It grew on me. The red was a perfect Santa red also.. appreciate the compliment! I ended up using it for a white elephant gift exchange. It got "stolen" and the final recipient absolutely loved it, so success! And thanks! Indeed! and thank you. heheheh. yeah, one would fit for sure. I think it is about 9" across and 17" high. As for which list, I suppose it depends on which day is used for the evaluation... YinTx

I have had luck with the following process when using EcoFlo antiques: Dye and oil leather if desired. Let dry overnight. Use 50/50 TanKote/water mixture as a resist if desired. One coat for slight resist, 2 for more. Still allows color of antique to get into the leather. If you want higher resist, use something like Pro-Resist or Resolene 50/50. Let dry overnight. Apply EcoFlo antique, wipe off immediately. Allow to dry for a few minutes or so, then apply 50/50 TanKote with cotton pad or hair on hide sheepswool scraps. Work the antique out as much as you can, allow to dry overnight. Apply Resolene 50/50 to seal over TanKote if desired. Also, I have used Angelus Acrylic finisher with success. YinTx

Contrasting blue welt is really neat an unique. Cool! YinTx

Not sure everyone is snubbing you. This corner of the forum isn't highly trafficked, only 220 views or so on your question, and not all of the folks here will be able to have an opinion on this. Not to mention, it is a bit of a tender spot for most of us that spend good money on good leather, and have to compete with marketing $$ selling not so good stuff. Thin leather can pull apart like that, belly leather can pull apart like that, cheap leather can pull apart like that, bonded leather probably also, tho I don't have any bonded stuff in my shop to tell you if it is bonded. Also, splits that are coated can do that. How much tension was required to separate it? Even really good leather will give with enough force. Whatever that is, it looks like it is there for show, so probably doesn't need to be high end high strength leather? YinTx

Possible, hence the price difference and the distance down the quality scale. YinTx

Expensive tools are nice, Bob Beard, Wayne Jeuschke, and Barry King are all nice. If you don't want to spend $50+ on a single tool, look for the recently discontinued Craftool Pro series, they were nice tools for the price and I enjoy using mine. I just completed a design with nothing but a swivel knife, beveler and a round beveler. IMO, a bit further down would be Hide Crafters tools, they would probably serve you well. As mentioned, bevelers, mules foot, pear shaders, veiners, seeders and backgrounders would get you started. Numbers on tools just depend on the size of the item and design you are working on. YinTx

Hahahah hohoho! Don't know.. but it is 9" across, and 17" tall, so fairly good sized I think...And thanks! Appreciate it! YinTx

Thanks! It was fun to put together. YinTx

Had some red leather and some hair on hide from @nstarleather, so this happened. It's version 1, I think I can do better next time around! YinTx

Pretty serious work for just messin around! Really nice. YinTx