Goat show collar

[Goat show collar]

I made my sister-in-law this goat show collar for 4H for her birthday.

[Breast Collar Pattern Needed]

On March 19, 2016 at 5:54 PM, sonorabitandspur said:

Did you find a pattern? What style are you looking for? I have several breast collars that could be traced out for patterns. I have a heavy roping style, a pleasure collar, the breast plate style, martingale style?

How much would it be to get a pattern for a heavy roping style breast collar?

Oh and can I see a picture of an example?

[Help! Dye Gone Wrong.]

I'm going to try doing the darker dye around the flowers and leaves. Next project I am definitely going to try the dunk method. I'm very nervous about dunking it now though, because won't the dark spots that I don't want to get too dark get darker, as well? Or will it completely even it out?

[Help! Dye Gone Wrong.]

It wasn't totally dry, but there wasn't much change when it did dry. I tried to fix it a bit on my own and here's how it all looks this morning. Where do I go from here? Maybe just do the outside a bit darker on the sides that aren't as dark?

[Help! Dye Gone Wrong.]

So I have been working on my first real full project... A set of spur straps for my husband, but when it came to dying the leather the coat just doesn't want to apply evenly, even though I cleaned the leather with rubbing alcohol first. I used fiebings oil dye light brown, if that helps at all? Just hoping to salvage the oops at this point.

[Spur Strap Templates]

Try these out. I made them a few years ago and have been wanting some public opinion. They are made so the concho hides the spur button and look pretty darn fancy.

Jim

Thank you for the pattern, I plan on using it for my next project. It's really tough to find free patterns.

Tessa

[Quick Question About Hair On Hide Inlay]

Thanks, I appreciate it!

[Quick Question About Hair On Hide Inlay]

I have a quick question that I was hoping could be answered. I am working on a bronc nose band that I plan on giving my husband for Valentine's Day. When applying the adhesive, I've seen videos (Crimson Willow, to be exact) that show it being done on the front, but being as I am using scrap hair on hide rather than another strip of leather without hair, would I need to glue my inlay to the back piece instead? This is my first project, so I would appreciate the help.

[4 Strand Leather Bracelet]

New braider here and just wanted to see what other people think of my first attempts at a 4strand braid.

[Closing Saddle Shop]

I would be interested in some books and patterns that might help someone just starting to learn.

[First Time Tooling]

Thank you both for the insight; it's extremely helpful! I don't know anyone in my area that even does leathercrafting, so I really appreciate the advice and detailed explanations on your methods. I can't wait to try again.

[First Time Tooling]

I was using a damp washcloth, would it be better to use a sponge, or what is used?

[First Time Tooling]

I also need to work on my background stamping and being more consistent.

[First Time Tooling]

Here's my first couple attempts at tooling ever. I think on the square piece I need to practice veining. I also just did these on the tile floor, but I plan on getting a granite slab in the near future. Constructive criticism is welcome, as I need to learn!

[Ends?]

Here's the picture (hopefully it works this time)

[Ends?]

I'm new to this, so I was wondering how to make ends for bracelets and dog collars? I have been working on 6 string round braid, with plenty of extra. I don't mind unbraiding things if I need to. Here's a picture of what I have so far. (Don't mind the baby legs and dog paws! I'm a full time mom. 😁)