Chinks

[Chinks]

Thank you for the kind words. Hopefully my next set is even better.

[Chinks]

Front strap is Chicago screw, the buckle side is rivets. 

[Chinks]

1st set of chinks using cow camp saddlery dvd; I finished them up a while back but things have been pretty busy. Any advice for improvement is welcome. I want to keep improving.

[Elk flask]

On 12/23/2018 at 1:53 PM, rodneywt1180b said:

My best friend would like that.  You make me think I should try making one.

Go for it! Flask covers are extremely quick and easy to do.

[Elk flask]

On 12/20/2018 at 8:50 PM, YinTx said:

Quick?  man that woulda taken me all month.  Looks good, I'm sure he'll put it to good use!

YinTx

It wasn’t too bad. Basically a couple days is all. Tooled in the morning, dyed in the evening, Dried overnight, burnished and laced up with rawhide the next day. Thanks for the compliment!

On 12/20/2018 at 9:38 AM, bdpeters said:

nice job. i am sure he will get a warm fuzzy feeling inside from this gift.

Thank you!

[Elk flask]

15 hours ago, JD62 said:

Nice job!

Thank you!

[Elk flask]

Quick flask for my brother-in-law for Christmas. 

[Belt]

 

On 8/20/2018 at 11:14 AM, YinTx said:

Dang, that is nice!  Having just started dabbling in doing my own drawings, I can appreciate what went into this to make it so good!  Awesome!

YinTx

Thanks again so much for all the compliments! I haven’t been doing leathercraft all that long so I feel extremely flattered!

[Belt]

On 8/13/2018 at 6:40 PM, Horsewhishper said:

Tooling looks great. Did you hand draw or use a pre fabricated pattern? 

Thank you for all the nice comments! I drew and designed everything myself.

[Not leather work but....]

I would get one at that price as well!

[Belt]

Here’s a belt I designed and tooled. I really like how this turned out, especially since I had a learning curve tooling sunflowers.

[Butterfly belt]

13 hours ago, bikermutt07 said:

Yep, there are some really talented folks here.

 

Your color combination is fabulous.

There really are. It amazes me how some people on here are able to make things so 3-dimensional and lifelike. Thank you for the compliments!

[Butterfly belt]

Thank you, for all the wonderful comments; I greatly appreciate it. I still feel in awe of so many other’s work on here that I just hope that I can get to be 1/2 as good.

[Butterfly belt]

First hired job and first belt. She wanted floral with butterflies and a splash of blue on the butterflies. Any critique is welcome, as I’m still fairly new.

[Gun scabbard]

 

29 minutes ago, Rhale said:

I like it,  large tooling area, bet that took some time!

Thanks! Yeah, it took a little while. 

[Gun scabbard]

 

13 minutes ago, garypl said:

Nice job!  What type leather and finish did you use?

Gary

Thank you. I used 9 oz veg tan and fiebings dye and finished with resolene. 

[Gun scabbard]

Thank you! He always perks up when I’m hammering away hoping that I am building something for him. 

[Gun scabbard]

Well, I haven’t been on in a while. I made my husband this gun scabbard for Valentine’s Day. I thought it turned out well for my 1st one. Any critique would still be appreciated. I still have to get the rigging done. 

[Quick barrettes]

 

On 1/7/2018 at 2:24 PM, JMcC said:

Just a suggestion but those flowers would pop if they had some shading from a pear shader. I like the jewels in them...haven't seen that before. Good job!

I did use my pear shader. Maybe I need to be a little heavier handed, though? I’m always nervous that I am doing too much. Also I was able to find some hardwood dowels, so they will be a bit nicer, now.

[Quick barrettes]

No honestly, I really appreciate it. Boise is about 2 hrs away. I’ll definitely see if I can find someone and I will look into the link and go with my best option. This is fantastic!

[Quick barrettes]

Wow, that’s gorgeous!!! Love how you used the cow horn!

[Quick barrettes]

6 hours ago, rodneywt1180b said:

I just thought of this.  Are there any wood turners in your area?  Your leather work and designs are great.  I think some custom turned sticks in some pretty hardwoods would take your barrettes to the next level.

Unfortunately, I have no idea... I am not sure if there are any around, as the only lumber mill around here that I know about burned in the summer from a wildfire. I’ll have to ponder this and see if I can figure something out.

[Tooled flask]

Thank you for all the kind comments!

[Quick barrettes]

I made these for all of my sisters-in-law for Christmas and think they turned out well. I’ve been contemplating the idea of selling some on Etsy to earn a little income, since I’m a stay at home mom. If anyone has any advice on selling or making your own business, I would greatly appreciate it.

[Tooled flask]

Made my first tooled flask. My husband requested one for his brother for a Christmas gift. I messed up in 1 spot on it but it still turned out ok. Any critique is appreciated.