AlexMayer

Nice idea of using crystals. should borrow it Also neat stitching. Time will show if it was reasonable not to use glue for crystals. Watch strap bends and holes tend to stretch so dots could drop out.

Inspired by works of Mark.com created my version of a keychain. It occured to be quite tricky template where 1 piece of leather folds in 4-layered leather keychain.

Oh, i see. I'll try to share my thoughts on this. Firstly, this one backpack it not supposed to be extra fully loaded. Although I planned to make only one hole in strap as 99.9% of time my own backpack (the first prototype, not the one on the picture) is locked on one and only hole, finally I made a plenty of holes in the strap just because it looks better to me )), So rolled top is more a fashion detail here. Secondly buckle itself is durable and reliable but not the easiest way to open/close the bag during everyday use. In may case the longer strap the bigger pain is to open and close it. Longer belt will require different locking solutions (fastex closure for example). I already now what will I change in next updates of this backpack, but strap's length is not in the list, ofcourse until it is requested by customer.

It will be a long and difficult path. but very exiting if you manage to do everything. if you decided not to go from simple to difficult and start right from "hardcore mode" I hope this will help to start with: How_To_Make_Gloves_by_Eunice_Close_1950.pdf https://yadi.sk/i/F_rFHL8tQvyDSA

Hello Folks. Decided to make extra emphasis on watch straps. After 3 moths of getting thoughts together, couple of month watching tutorials, many attempts and about 30 finished straps sent to trash I got something descent (at least my wife thinks so ) So, it is 24/20 mm watch strap, outside is brown buttero, inside is brown goat skin. 3,38mm punch.

Black-beige cardholder

I've mentioned that the world is almost equally devided on those who love saffiano and on those who hate it . very few keep neutral position or indifference... pros: it is quite rigid (though it depends) and scratch resistant, maintains the "likenew" look for a long time. cons: "plastic looking" or nonnatural looking, does not have pattina (for those who cares). Another set (long wallet + notebook cover + key ring) from saffiano.

Thanks for your kind words, friends!

It's been a while since my last post was busy with appartment improvement. So now here is a little tray from dark blue deer leather. At the bottom it has 3 layers - deer + cow (for durability) + deer.

as an experiment made a braided keychain from waxed shoe-lace. In spite of simplisity and cheapness it occured to be quite convenient. It is comfortable to hold it and it does not hamper in front pocket.

thanks for positive feedback! not at all, to my regret. not all 100% of works are worth sharing. Unsuccessful experiments do not go to trash - I keep them as reminder of how not to do next time. At the moment that is something from another league for me.

Thank you . you are right! 90% of the time I use only one strap. it is really bad habbit as it does harm for back. I only use two straps when I fully load my backpack. I've never thought of making backpack with one strap, but this needed to be considered.

Somwhere a year ago I made two bags for mom and wife. Shopper bag from crazy horse leather. They use it every day and not only for sshopping (can't help noticing that I'm happy about it) as this more than words shows that this formfactor is very comfortable. this one is my mom's:

Hi everyone, couple of months ago made this one "for fun". I saw similar wallet in instagram and wanted to repeat it to evaluate this concept. Made from veg tanned leather 4-5oz. Fiebings leather dye. YKK zipper. 0.5 mm thread Occured to be quite spacious- can store up to 20 cards + cash and also 1 USB flash drive. However a bit large to wear in front pocket.

Thanks for explanation. Will explore this store for sure! Nice color!

What does "seconds" mean?

thank you, sir! That is No.1 in my wish list. It is very a hard-to-get item for reasonable price here in Russia. We do not have distributors. Orderig directly from US makes the end product very expensive. As soon as find a customer for Horween, it will be a pleasant experience.

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! all the best wishes to you and your close people! Another item submitted to public scrutiny. Simple cardholder with stud.

Thank you, my friend! your reply reminded me of the following: years ago when I wanted to by a wallet, a jacket, a bag (in general anything from leather) first I needed to smell all this stuf. That drove my wife nuts:) to onlookers a man sniffing at a wallet seemed quite odd)) but for me that was one of key reasons to buy or not buy a thing. Some leather had practically no scent, some had an unpleasant chemical scent, some smelt like fish ))) At the moment my vote in "best aroma" nomination goes to natural veg tanned cow leather (like Herman Oak or Argentina) and veg tanned horse leather (Avancorpo from ShellCordovan).

Made for my classmate's husband. Can't immagine a more boring combination of leather and thread, but she told her husband was very ascetic, so no contract mixes. ok.

Dear Friends, Mery Christmas to you, your families and your close people! here is what I finished 2 days ago: pen case for 2 pens.

Well, this makes sense either for stuff which I make for my relatives or for my portfolio or for custorems who can wait. Of course for made-to-order items requested urgently or to some certain date I can not ask people wait couple of months. Trying to follow the rule: not to do favourite occupation in bad mood - most likely the result will go to trashbox. For bad mood I have my main day job .

Haha. right. Leatherworking for me is a rest after my day work. When I have inspiration I could start several projects at the same time. I do them in parallel switching from one to onother. Sometimes when I feel that a project bores me and I want to finish it as quickly as possible that is signal for me to lay this workpiece aside. Otherwise I'll finish it in a slipshod way. I will return to it sometime. May be in couple of months but with good mood and pashion. I'm from those who believe that a handmade item soaks up piece of your mood. So the more happy you are while crafting - the more your piece of work will be charged by positive energy. That is what differs handmade items from mass production stuff. Sorry for probable mistakes or may be not quite appropriate words - english is not my native.

Lets keep on: Currently working on a sleve for passport, documents for vehicle and cards.

Hi GirlFromScandinavia. Thanks you for comment! I personaly like the combination of colors as well. Good to hear that we are almost neighbors There is a dosen of suppliers in Moscow, and in Saint Petersburg as well, they are all targeted at foreign-made leather (Italian is most popular particular). Someone sells leather from Baltics. For example in backpack i used: 1) black leather - Italian leather - I bought it online shop in Orenburg - citi 1250 km away from Moscow. the "red" one - in offline shop in Mocsow - this leather is apparently from Latvia. May I know what is the background of your willingness to buy russian leather? price? quality?