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I have made several and use them on tumblers, coffee cups, and pint glasses. I found a template online using a search, but it came out too small. The best thing for me was to get a cardboard coffee sleeve and add a few niches to the length and about an inch to the height. Hopefully that helps.

I use interfacing that I buy at a fabric store. My local chain sells interfacing for $6.99-$9.99 a yard and I can usually get a 40% off coupon. With the interfacing, just glue it to the suede side and then glue the lining material. I like to trim it just shy of the edge so it doesn't show.

Looks good. Are your stamps made for use in an arbor press or can you use them with a mallet?

YinTx, is this still available? Any idea on shipping cost to Vermont?

I've heard Seidel Tannery in Wisconsin uses all US hides and tans in the US. It might be worth checking them out.

Hello everyone, I made a couple of belts for Father's Day, one for my Father and one for my Grandfather. This is the one for my Grandfather. It is 2 pieces of 6 ounce Asian buffalo glued together so the surface is on the outside and inside. Enjoy!

First off...thank you for template! I just made my first wallet out of 2-2.5 oz Asian Buffalo. It came out beautifully. I cut out all the pieces and then rubbed them with neatsfoot oil. Once assembled, I put three coats of neatsfoot and beeswax on the outside and one on the inside. The thread is .40 from Maine Thread Company. A couple things to note: 1) yes I overglued. And 2) I do not discriminate on scratches, brands, bug bites, etc. enjoy!

I'm not sure if it's veg tanned, but try Brettuns Village. The have side of beautiful white leather that would work. I bought one and made myself a radio strap and radio holder. http://www.brettunsvillage.com/leather/sides.htm

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That's beautiful. I would love to see pictures of the inside. I'm guessing it's unlined?

Hi Everyone! I just got started leather working in April. I started buying quality leather goods several years ago and it kind of became an obsession. I figured I loved good leather products and I needed a hobby, so why not try making things myself. So far I have made 6 coasters, 3 belts, 2 firefighter radio straps, a briefcase, a Dopp kit, and several coffee sleeves. It's a great hobby and I'm loving it! A little about me; I'm a full time Emergency Manager, assistant chief of a volunteer fire department, and I have a 2.5 yr old daughter. I spend a lot of time in high stress environments so leather working has been a great way to unwind from long days. There is something relaxing about hand stitching leather goods. I am looking forward to getting more involved in this, enhancing my skills, and maybe even selling some things to others. This forum has been great to learn from. Rich

Still available? I'm interested

I'm a noob so I apologize if this had an obvious answer. I recently made a briefcase for myself in a color I wanted. My father has asked me to make him one in a "dark brown." I have a beautiful side of Horween Vermont (veg tan and full grain) that is the color of chocolate milk and matte finished. What is the best way to make this darker? Here are some things I'm considering Dye with Fiebings black dye Dye with Fiebing light brown dye Neatsfoots oil (several coats) neatsfoot and sunshine I have no idea how they will turn out so I figured I would ask the collective brain trust. Whatever I do, I'll be sure to try out on some scrap. Also, once it's dyed and assembled, I need to finish coat it. I'm thinking of neatsfoot and beeswax all over the bag. Will that be a good enough finish or do I need to use another product? Thanks