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    I did scrape the flesh side but the skins had been sitting in the freezer for a time, I also got them from a taxidermist in Iowa so I wonder if I would have had an easier time with a fresher kill. Do you have a recommended tanning method?
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    Wow that's awesome!
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    Those look great! Well done!
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    thanks!
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    Thanks, definitely a fun build! It's been pretty comfortable too! I think I will try to make little claws for the tips. I didn't like the button stud closure that they had in the template so I just went with elastic. I'm thinking I would like to try to hide that with the claw tips though.
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    Hi Everybody! I saw this pattern on Instagram a few weeks ago and absolutely had to make my own. It was a fun build and also doubles as a pandemic mask when I go grocery shopping. lol I started with a mix of Eco-flo dyes that I was just trying to get rid of. Then I went to do a little wet molding and didn't think about the water based dyes so i ended up having to redo the dye job. I think it came out better though! I tried to give it a "freshly burst from my chest" look. The pattern came from https://www.leatherhubpatterns.com/ if you give it a go I recommend using about 5-6oz leather for the tail, or skive down the "sides" that get stitched together. 7oz was a real pain to get it do do what I wanted.
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    Awesome thank you! Also thank you for the Barry King article! I'll look into picking up a copy, thank you! It's funny that you mention SE Asia because a big part of what sent me down this path was my recent discovery of Okir patterns of the Southern Philippines. The floral patterns have a very similar feel/look to Sheridan style. I will research some more info on Barry King's style.
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    Hello everyone, I hope that you are all well and staying safe during this pandemic. I wasn't able to find a solid answer to a question I've been trying to research. Where did the Sheridan style of leather tooling come from? The floral design is very similar to the "okir" designs from Southern Asia. If you know awesome! If not perhaps you know of some literature that covers it? I've tried searching the internet but much of it discusses technique but not history. Thanks! Teo
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    Thank you all for your advice! I brought up my concerns with my coworker I've gotten a better idea and feel for the situation. He has been climbing for years and uses all the additional safety lines, etc. I do feel that this is within my skill range, the biggest concern being the liability should something happen. He had some fiberglass newer ones that were stolen out of his truck along with a whole bunch of other equipment, these will just be a temporary use while he saves up money for a new pair and he's had these for a long time so there is sentimental value to them as well. Replacing the leather will give them new life for a little while until he gets his replacement pair so I think I'll give it a go. Thank you all again!
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    Last picture. It looks like these were hand made? At least based off the stitching and this short cutting of the corner makes me think it's hand made. Does anyone know anything about the company? Thanks
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    Hello Everyone! It's been too long since I've been on here, been busy grinding 9 to 5 and burning the midnight oil with leathercrafting! I had a coworker ask me if I could repair his tree climbing spurs because the strap broke. He just gave them to me today. I can see why the strap broke, they have been neglected for a long time and the leather is dry/brittle. What I thought would just be a simple strap replacement will need to be a whole rebuild of the leather bits. My coworker said that everyone he asked would NOT take on this project. I didn't ask how many people he talked to nor if he couldn't afford for them to redo. Why would these other people turn him down? Am I not thinking of something that they know? I understand that I'm putting a HUGE liability on myself (if I take it on), could that be why others turned him down? I was talking with some other people and they suggested having him sign a waiver, which I will definitely do. Has anyone made these before? What leather should I use? Latigo? Saddle skirting? Harness leather? I assume that I should go with at the very least 10oz but was leaning more towards 12oz. Should I use brass rivets? Or should I use copper? I'm leaning towards brass because those are such a PITA to cut through compared to copper. Here are some pictures. I'll comment below this post with more, it's not letting me upload others right now. Any thoughts, suggestions, and comments are welcome. Thank you!
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    Nice! Did you brain tan the skin yourself?
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    Nice work, beautiful dogs!
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    Nicely done!
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    Tiny stuff is so hard! Nice work
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    Nice detail on the skull!
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    Nice! Thank you! Got it, thank you!
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    My second thought was edge creaser. Do you heat edge creaser's up to get that decorative line? If it is designed to take some heat I may well use it to wax my edges too!
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    What do you mean by a bead on the edge?
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    Hello All! My buddy picked up this tool at an estate sale... is it what I think it is? Is this an edging tool that I can heat up the head and use to melt the beeswax into the edges of my work? Please say it is, I've been looking for one of these for so long (that didn't cost an arm and a leg). There are no markings on it, no brand name, just looks like an inexpensive old tool. If that's not what it is, any ideas what it could be? Thank you!
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    I'm not an expert by any means, but when I tan the skins some of the scales come off but not all. I then use acrylic resolene to try to keep the scales on with mixed results. If an item has limited bends and less friction the scales seem to stay on (though not a guarantee they will all stay). I've had smaller items that seem to keep the scales on better. The piece that seems to come off is the "sheath" of the scale, as for the feel it still feels pretty much the same though it may not be as defined. When I go back to do my maintenance routine I use neatsfoot oil on the snake skin just like vegtan and haven't had an issue. I personally like to back my skins with 2/3 oz vegtan as it can help the patterns stand out. Some of the skins I have are almost translucent so the backing can help. Attached is a pic of one of my knife sheaths with rattlesnake skin inlay. The top "window" layer, then the snake skin on top of another undyed layer of veg tan. The scales on this one have stayed on, though it does sit in my tub of stuff to sell so it doesn't see much action. I have a bracelet I made and the scale sheaths all came off, still looks awesome though. I've had the same thing happen with my python skins. I have not tried using a polyurethane but I would love to know how that turns out!
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    Wow! Nicely done, thank you for the info on the lasts and the links!
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    Thank you for the tips! I am thinking that I will make and sell off everything I have before the move, that way I can kind of start fresh. It’s not 100% for sure but it is definitely something I’m researchig.
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    Hello all! I am thinking of moving to Maui, Hawaii and I would like to continue crafting there however I am concerned about storing my leather goods and hides. Does anyone live in a tropical climate who could share some advice? Thanks!
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    Hello Everyone! I've had two people in two days ask me about restoring their leather goods and fortunately/unfortunately I've had to recommend them to look elsewhere because I do not have the experience nor the knowledge it would take to restore their items. I do not know of anyone in the Tucson, AZ, USA area to ask them to teach me their skills. Does anyone know of any good resources (digital, book, person, etc.) to help me gain more knowledge about preserving cherished leather heirlooms? Thank you! Matthew
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