ScoobyNewbie

Those look very cool and the prices don’t look bad either.

So am I, but I know what it is...

Thank you.

I would think that if you had a business account in your other Tandy, you wouldn’t need to apply at the second one. In the states here, the accounts are corporate wide and apply in all the stores.

I don’t know, maybe you could make one from one of the big spindles that cables come in?

So the alcohol fieblings needs more buffing than the produce oil based.

Bummer. Sorry.

Tandy is selling full sized hair on hides right now for 139$. And some of the stamps for 2.99$ each! get ‘me while they’re hot! i think that the calf skins might be better for an inlay. Shorter fur. sorry, just was excited.

Thank you.

Very nice!

Hiya from Omaha!

I tend to use a technique called “slather” for conditioners and oils. I tried to use saddle-lac on a project at Tandy. Now Renee says she’s in charge of finishing any project. i can’t imagine why.

When I sew, I have to release the needles every once in a while and straighten the thread. If I don’t, it twists and snarles and then I have to untangle it.

Luthiery?

How do you make hide glues?

Very cool!

If you want to do this, then do it. There will always be problems and issues and tigers to be aware of. I think this is a good idea. Follow your bliss. Bellys and skirting 9-10oz, are good for corsets. Belly’s will stretch a bit. Put skirting where you want firm support. Personally I think 2-3oz or 3-4 oz at the most for wallets. Thin but stiffish. Wallet liners, mission grain, glazed pig liner or another 1-2oz piece to give firmness for card pockets and bill pockets. Oil tanned utility sides, 5-6 oz worked very well for a tricorn hat. Sewed like a dream. 2-3oz sheep skin veggie tan made a nice flat cap, although I would have gone for a more malleable, less stiff hide if I had known then what I know now. The seams show the stitching in some places. ‘Don’t use variegated thread, no matter how much it calls to you, unless you are willing for people to see it peeking out of spread seams. Garment weight lambskin makes lovely warm hats and mittens. I’m not brave enough yet to do gloves. Soon. ‘For belts I like 6-8oz, because I haven’t seen two smaller thickness’ together yet. Gum tragicanth is a lovely sealer, easy enough to use, just be sure to press hard enough with your burnisher, or it will come out cracked and patchy instead of smooth and soft. Use it after you dye or stain. It is a resist. It stops dye from soaking in. Buff after dye or stain. Buff, buff, buff. Then buff some more. Because if your buffing cloth isn’t clean, you’ll buff the excess dye off with you’re silk blouse, or white jeans, or couch. I hope this helps. And remember, it’s mostly personal opinion, no one is in charge of your project except YOU.

braintan.com has several different patterns.

Cool stuff. Love the quiver.

You did a great job! Such a cool costume. I’ve never heard of Tales of Berseria. Is it a book series, or a comic, or a game?

Those are very cute!

I love my waxed braided cord! But then I haven’t been in very long. I really like the braided aspect. If one thread goes, the whole project isn’t shot.

Very nice!

Those are soooo cute

That looks very nice. I like the contrasting colors. Can you add to the bottom or top to give yourself more length?