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Passport just screams out "I"M HAVING FUN!" Bet it was fun to make.

Gosh, glad I could help. It was the least I could do for all of the support I get from you guys and from this forum!

I am in contact with the webmaster at Tandy and gave them a list of broken links. Maybe these will be fixed, soon.

Several fun looking kid projects at the Tandy Library, too. https://tandyleather.com/blogs/leathercraft-library You could even challenge the more ambitious students into carving trading cards. There is a Fb page for leather trading cards that I think Jim Linnell started Don't have the link handy but should be easy enough to find.

Hi, @lonesome dove Thanks for providing that link. I know you didn't create those links to download patterns but its broken due to I think the "#" in the file name used. Just an FYI. I suppose someone here has a line to Tandy to see if they can correct it. ~JL

Are these still available?

Hi all, I made a clutch purse and it turned into a bigger project than I had intended but I had tons of fun along the way. It was filled with many firsts. First time I used four separate kinds of leathers (actually first time I used more than one leather for a project!) ; first purse I ever made; first time I used a zipper; first design from a scratch design; first time I skived so much to make this project! I've never recorded the kinds of leather I have (a few were gifts) but the lining is some cheap stuff from Hobby Lobby. I have two kinds of chrome tan leather and a 4/5 oz veg tan as part of my clasp. I'll try to make a mental note of what I get for my records and to help me describe my projects for the future. The original design idea came from watching Aaron from Makers Leather Supply on his 'whatever' wallet. I liked the size and the overall project seemed to be a good intermediate size and challenging project. I decided I should make something for the wife or daughters as part of a cell phone holder/card holder. A phone without any protective casing does fit behind the zipped up portion. I'll have to make that pocket a bit bigger next time. My basket weaving didn't come out straight as I probably rushed it and it should've been cased better. My stitching has come a long way but the stitch lines needs more of my attention. The edging is really crappy and I'll have to take a sander to it some more this weekend. A question about using something like edge koting. Because I'm using chrome tan and knowing it won't burnish, if I use fiebings edge kote, the part that bends while folding the wallet in half, will the edge eventually crack/fall apart? Is there something better I could use? I read somewhere they roll their edging for such projects. I didn't do that because I was so engrossed in the design and didn't think much about it. Plus, the thickness was getting to be a concern and the sewing did a number on my hands! I hope to get a good used machine one day to solve that problem.... So, what do you think? I welcome any constructive criticisms.

That is a very cool and unique niche art work! Seems like you could find a market for it, too!

LOL! I was trying to think of what else I could do with our paperweight! All I ever made with it is soups and well... that got boring after awhile.

On the back, be sure to use painters tape or glue to a cardboard to keep it from stretching. BK is pricey but well worth it. It did elevate my work (well, at least I think it did) but I did practice with the beveller tool that came with my beginner Tandy kit for almost a year before I decided to splurge on his steep bevellers. Someone said on the forum recently that no amount of money can buy experience -- so true! I didn't know about receiving a sales flyer. I'll have to do that. ~ thanks @buzzardbait

Wow, what a cool project. The art work on the train is so well done it looks like its popping out of the leather. Excellent tooling.

Now that is a cool idea.

For small light weight leather I use contact glue (rubber cement) to a larger sized cardboard. I can then use my bench weight on the larger cardboard to hold down my project while I pound on it. Makes it easier to swivel around to get at different angles. Other than that I use blue painters tape. Works fine. edited for clarity

My leatherwork adventure is still in its beginning stages. I hope to improve my work and production when I buy a sewing machine in the fall. (hopefully) Looks like you're guy is waiting for you so you can go play. That picture was my favorite doggy, Bear. He was a stray when I rescued him off the street (full of heart worms) and I had him for 7 wonderful years. He crossed the rainbow bridge in 2016. Still hurts thinking of him. My current guy is 4 and is almost identical, color and all. He's waaaay more hyper (and aggressive/protective) but still acts like a puppy in the house. The German Shepherd is my favorite breed and they've all been my best friends.

It's amazing how a post from over 14 years ago is as relevant today as it was back then. I printed out those instructions so a big thank you, @Johanna for keeping this as a pin and for making this forum a success!

I have about a 1' x 2' piece of granite I got for free as a castoff from a local counter top maker. I've not done this for coasters but have used it press down glued projects by placing it under the slab with another piece of scrap leather on top of my project so as not to mar my project. Worked fine.

Great work! Really nice staged photos. You should have no trouble selling these!

It must be the 'personalized wooden stick' that costs so much...

I live in South Houston and would be interested in something, as well. I know there is a show in Waco this Fall but would really like to go to a one or two day event just for the tutorials/workshops. Sure, it would be nice to have some vendors at the show. However, I would want to go without the vendors just to learn how to elevate my skills and meet leather crafters that are local-ish with the same passion.

Coming from a university with Orange as it's main color, man, that just screams luxury!!

Thought I'd join in by saying there is some sort of market here..... Who knew?

LOL, I think many of us have belts that no longer are able to do their job are hanging in the closet!

Heart of Texas Leather Show is in Waco in August 6 - 8 with lots of workshops the week before: https://leathercraftersjournal.com/heart-of-texas/

You can try exporting the file to a different application. I'm going to check out nanocad which is a free program which may could solve your problem.

Hi, What are the differences/advantages if I use alcohol burner v gas burner on the stove?