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Thanks Bad Hide, You know I don't think its too complicated to just jump in on as its just a traced bottom and a wrap that is attached to the bottom and has a place on each side for a strap to attach. The flask it will hold is 5" tall, 7" wide and about 2" depth. The case is only going to come up about 3" and taper to each side with a loop for a strap to attach. I would want to make the first few very basic with no stamps at all and I will use finished leather. From your post I gather would need Utility Knife Harness Needles sewing awl thread groover overstitch wheel rotary punch tool setter and Al Stohlman's stitching book: The Art of making Leather Cases volume 1 what other more generic tools would you recommend?

Hello, I am a potter and I want to make a leather case for a pottery hip flask as a first leather project. The closest thing to visualize is a leather camera case (that directly attaches to camera itself, not the carry bag for it and the lenses and such) if your not familiar with the form, the shape will be very similar. I am trying to find traction on this project and I am trying to decide between 1) buying a $80 started kit from Tandy and doing the enclosed projects to get familiar with the process. 2) researching and buying the specific tools I need and just jump in on the project itself. Any advice is appreciated. Although I do want to learn how to carve and stamp this project would just have solid leather as a start. The bottom would need to be thick and stiff because it may be set on many surfaces and the sides can be thinner but sturdy with a place to attach a strap on each side.