JayEhl

Such great wood working so far. Extreme diligence in your designs and work. Being new, I've never heard of using a 'jig' for making a wallet so this is new and is making me curious. Can someone point me to a video of how this is used?

Just watched your video. BIG help, thanks. I have a craft tool molding tool with what appears to be a petal lifter on both sides but different sizes. I got them as a gift early summer but haven't used it yet, thinking they would be used for molding embossed art work. I'll have to give it a go to check out the process. But definitely something other than BK's are on my list. Thank you so much!

wow, such meticulous work. What 3D program did you use for the rendering on the first picture? My oldest is (FINALLY) moving out in (HOPEFULLY) February so I hope to take it over before the wife expands her quilting empire.

I am told that the pandemic is also affecting tanneries, not to mention all the supply chain hassles.

whoops, missed this. Thanks for the insight. I thought I was doing something wrong and have been trying to be more careful and trying to gently push through the corners by hand instead of using the mallet, especially the bigger ones. Kind of like a rounded end modeling tool. The ones from Ed seem to be thicker/blunt which is what I think I'm looking for. The right tool for the right job! Thanks!

I think you may be onto something there if you just play with it. Be sure to document the ratio of water : dye and the color dye, etc. Boy if I did something like that it should keep me out of trouble for at least a day or so.

Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057211549314

Yup. Reasonably priced, too. Thanks! https://greyghostgraphics.com/product-category/petallifters/

@WalterF I may be mistaken but I though you said earlier that you were just getting started. If that is the case, you're already getting really great at the craft. I struggle with basket stamps, keeping the impressions the same depth (not to mention keeping them in a straight line). Super job!

I bought BK's petal lifters but they are so flat and round they seem to cut the leather, especially the smaller size one. The ones shown are more blunt but sharp enough on the front to go into the tight corners, similar to the Tandy craft tool versions I have now and still use. I hate Fb and very rarely get on. If they're reasonable enough, I'll have to pick one up. That way I can get as good as @immiketoo

When life gives you lemons, you made a very nice lemonade belt! Love how the colors pop out. I'm sure you'll get lots of nice compliments. And what @immiketoo said, a very good idea should be documented!!

I can see why! Very excellent stuff, sir!

Amazing work, to be sure. I took the liberty of saving the image as my computer background. That way I can study it more often.

I noticed what I think was your work in the Saddler Leather Makers Journal. Well done if it was and if not, you have a doppleganger!!

I think your work is most excellent. And as mentioned above, your love and craftsmanship going into the project shows and will remind your son of you. As far as folks posting things here that are "professional looking", we all started somewhere. We only get better if we help each other get better. Please continue to share!!!

Probably not adding much at this point but since the post was resurrected.... After going through a few of the starter kits from Tandy, I purchased a several of their craftsman shoulders and even a side as I've been afraid of buying leather unseen. Fortunately, I live in Houston with three Tandy stores, two about equal distance for me to drive. Not an inconvenient drive time (about 35 min one way) but an annoyance to pick up just one thing. I then bit the bullet and bought an HO side from Springfield and was very pleased. It did tool better and seemed...well.... worth it. I am only a hobbyist, only built a few things for myself and use it for mostly 'art work -- and you should be laughing at that "art" statement! I'll probably order more again from them, shortly but I am a hobbyist and like what @BDAZ said most people probably can't tell what was used after the end product has been tooled up, dyed and stitched up.

Good advice. Thank you! I only started a couple of years ago and am 58 this week. I don't think age has anything to do with starting a hobby. It's more of a mind set that you CAN do something and that it's never too late to start. If anything, like anything, a fun hobby is only limited by the imagination....and your fun-ding.

A scrap piece won't cost much to try out.....

Check out Don Gonzales Saddlery. He looks to be out of stock right now https://dgsaddlery.com/product/lined-belt-material-pack/ Springfield Leather also sells belt blanks https://www.springfieldleather.com/BeltBlank-W-OSnap-1-1-2x72

fantastic art work!

I was thinking how you could even lightly spray on some glue and sprinkle some of the sand @chuck123wapati was mentioning. I would imagine if the sun ht it just right it will even sparkle.

@Techsew Ron Hi, I do not know if it is good form to resurrect old posts but this is exactly what I am looking for, that is a manual for the TechSew 2700, after purchasing a used one. If you or anyone here can help me with finding a link to download it would be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.

@YinTx Can you share what contact method is best to make this arrangement?

Wow.... I wished I could do that! Was a modeling spoon/tool used for the hairs?

Pictures of doggies always wins it for me.