It would also very much depend on what type the history of the item your trying to replicate is. A utilitarian bag made by and for a frontiersman is a totally different ball game than an aristocrats possibles pouch.
I bought an Osborne awl from the cheapest guy on ebay when I first started leather work and it worked quite well out of the box and after watching Nigel's video and putting some elbow grease into it is great!
I have yet to try it but my research indicates that vegetable tanned pigskin should work well. Chrome will damage finishes and as JREESER1 mentioned there is a similar risk with something like deer.
Looks good! I would personally be inclined to trim the edge closer to the stitch line and then give it a good burnish but that's all the comment I have.
Thanks! My first full project was a notebook cover for my mom's birthday.
I started leatherwork because I wanted to make a few accessories for my muzzleloaders and a year later it had escalated way beyond that and I finally made some of the accessories. :-)
I didn't get into it for a business but I have sold almost everything I have made and have a few orders pending.
Greetings,
I am curious if anyone with a 3D printer makes custom craft aid style items? I would really like to get something for repeatable design elements such as the Star of Life.
Thanks!
Depends on the product. Attached is what happens when you use Tan Kote over Eco-Flo Antique Gel for a coaster that is exposed to a lot of sweating glasses. Resolene is much more water resistant.