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  1. CitizenKate
    Don't know how I missed this earlier, but that's a great-looking first messenger bag. I'm going to try one, one of these days, and I hope it turns out as good as this one. Kate
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    Ooooo... I like that! Look forward to seeing more. Kate
  3. CitizenKate
    Wow... so, so nice, as always, but this one is special. Love the story behind it. Is there a chance you'll get to show a photo of the seat on the bike it's made for? Kate
  4. CitizenKate
    You're off to a great start, katkon. The strap is cut nice and straight with clean edges. I gather you invested in a strap cutter... One thing you may want to consider to give the collar a little more of a finished appearance, is to dye and slick the edges. There are many posts here with details on how to do that, especially an excellent tutorial by hidepounder who makes the most wonderful slicked edges you ever saw. If you need help finding them, just holler and we'll be glad to help. Welcome to Leatherworker! Kate
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    The tan also looks pretty close to me. Kate
  6. CitizenKate
    Nice depth on the tooling, and I also like the colors. That little bit of airbrushed color around the edges of the tooled portion is always a nice touch. Kate
  7. CitizenKate
    Holly, I think this one is my favorite of all the ones you've made that I've seen. May I ask how you created that bead around the inside of the inlay? Kate
  8. CitizenKate
    PM Johanna to request access. Kate
  9. CitizenKate
    Wickett & Craig also makes veg tan tooling leather that has excellent wet molding properties. There are several places you can get Hermann Oak - I think Springfield leather will let you buy a cut off a side if you don't want to buy an entire side. RJF Leather Co. carries Thoroughbred leather in a natural veg-tan that also has good molding properties. Kate
  10. CitizenKate
    Fortunately, I came to the correct conclusion that you were actually referring to your bone folder tool, and not your... never mind. I agree with Jeff, I think the grain of the leather you're using may not be the most suitable for wet molding. Kate
  11. CitizenKate
    What kind of leather is that? Kate
  12. CitizenKate
    Nice! Kate
  13. CitizenKate
    I've used the denatured alcohol, and it works perfectly well... no undesirable side-effects. Kate
  14. CitizenKate
    regretsy is hilarious! Kate
  15. CitizenKate
    Just finished a couple of art trading cards to trade with some that Leerwerker offered for trade a while back. I'll probably be doing more in the near future, if anyone's interested in trading. The figure in #0002 is Susan Boyle. #0003 is a plug-embossed fleur de lis. The pattern for that comes from one of the old Al Stohlmann Doodle Pages he did on plug embossing. Had a bit of a problem with the edges on this one and slightly mis-cut the top edge, and my stitching is a bit rusty. Guess I need to get back to doing more of it again, or maybe someone will send me a sewing machine. The third photo shows the treatment of the back-side. Kate
  16. CitizenKate
    An illustrated tutorial for a 16 part x 16 bright 2 pass, Type 1 Pineapple Knot. This one is from a base 9px8b Turks Head with a 7px8b Turk's Head interweave, which gives 3 zigzags in the finished knot. It is tied in rope but would work with leather easily, too. Thanks to skyout for giving us permission to post this.
  17. CitizenKate
    Pineapple Knot tutorial in PDF format

    From the album: Pinapple Knot, type 1, 16 part x 16 bright, 2-pass

    Tutorial to make a 16 part x 16 bright 2 pass, Type 1 Pineapple Knot. This one is from a base 9px8b Turks Head with a 7px8b Turk's Head interweave, which gives 3 zigzags in the finished knot. It is tied in rope but would work with leather easily, too.

    © © leatherworker.net

  18. CitizenKate
    Well, I'm used to seeing greetings from all over the world, but I think this is the first one I've seen from another century! We're very glad to have you join us, JesseLee. That is very interesting and cool how you became a boot maker. We look forward to your participation on our forum. Kate
  19. CitizenKate
    Oops! Thanks for the good eye, Clair. I'll have it fixed in the morning. Kate
  20. CitizenKate
    Hi pinkchaps, There are quite a few existing topics that I think will answer most of your questions. Feel free to post a response to this thread if you still have questions after reading these: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17726 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=20495 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17528 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=15511 Kate
  21. CitizenKate
    Just making sure everyone has a chance to see this information - a great opportunity to learn from a master artist. Kate
  22. CitizenKate
    The volume of traffic alone may not tell the whole story. Etsy targets a more specific market than Ebay, those seeking handmade work and are willing to pay for it, which we as leatherworkers are uniquely qualified to cater to. Kate
  23. CitizenKate
    Velcro, that's a thought... as long as it makes a snug enough fit to stay put while the instrument is in use. Kate
  24. CitizenKate
    Wichita State University, and later Kansas State University. Kate
  25. CitizenKate
    Good point, Charlie... we need some illustration. In all its undressed glory. <grin> Here are some annotated photos I just slapped together on the spur of the moment. This should give everyone an idea what we're talking about. Dimensions vary with the brand of instrument, but this should give you a general idea. Kate
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