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    If anyone is looking for a new/different Leather conditioner to try out, I just finished up a healthy batch of my All Natural Leather Butter/ leather conditioner. 

    I like to send my leather goods out the door looking their best with a nice treatment/coating. Made with local ingredients including WA state local beeswax from Robbins Honey Farm. 

    My small Business (Camp Leather Goods) is Veteran Owned and operated by myself solely, and any support is greatly appreciated. Check Out my Leather Balm below....

    Leather Butter

     

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    Recently I was lucky enough to have my Small business "Camp Leather Goods" featured in our local magazine "South Sound Business" Come check out the article and see what 24 Hours as a leather crafter looks like for me. 

    24 Hours: Caleb Arthur | South Sound Magazine

    For anyone out there looking to expand your reach, I would highly encourage you to reach out to your local paper, magazines, and tell them your story. We all have a unique story in how we came about mastering our craft, go share it with the world!!

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    I am absolutely honored to have been Featured in The ShopTalk! Magazine Veterans Issue. Not only did they feature me, but they surprised me and threw me on the darn cover!! 

    I can't thank them enough for highlighting my small business, and giving us Veterans a chance to shine in the Leather craft world. Anyone going to the Pendleton Leather Convention this weekend? make sure to stop by the ShopTalk! booth. 

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    When I was hand dying my projects, I found great results in a pair of latex gloves and dye gel, a couple different manufacturers make it. After using it I never went back to "traditional dye" Especially useful for larger pieces of leather, you can just massage the gel in, let it sit for a few minutes and wipe it dry. 

    https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/c/product/fiebing_s_vintage_gel_8_oz_light_brown_50250_08_41/50250-08-41

     

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    1 hour ago, johnnydb said:

    I look forward to seeing all the finishing touches that can be had making these....like maybe some sort of fabric lining (for breath ability) or some edging for the ankle instead of raw leather.  

    All sorts of possibilities in mind.  

    Absolutely, I was thinking the same, possibly a canvas inner lining to help with waterproofing a bit, maybe some padding around the ankle.....

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    4 minutes ago, johnnydb said:

    Cool build....

    Not much in the way of skiving the leather....I'm assuming that you are wearing these sneakers.  Is that something that you wished that you had done for the tongue or not?  

    I'm guessing that it would depend upon the thickness of leather as well.   

    I'm wondering if they have boots....

     

    But great video!

    Hi Johnny, 

    for this video I wanted to make it as close to the instructions as possible for use of the company, I have a second pair I will be building where I will be adding all of my personal touches, including some edge beveling. And to answer your question they do have a Hightop "boot style" that is what I will be making next. 

    attached is the link to their patterns:  https://www.sneakerkit.eu/c-3526931/patterns/

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    6 hours ago, Hardrada said:

    Well, well, well... ain't that ever neat. And I see one of my main suppliers in Canada carries their stuff, so even neater.

    Thanks for posting. I'm looking forward to making myself a pair.

    I hope you have a blast, this is one of those projects that sets you up for many more to come with ease, being able to add your own custom touch.

    Caleb

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    4 hours ago, DJole said:

    60 dollars US for the kit, eh? Interesting....B)  That's a really clever idea to sell just the rubber soles.
    Not a bad pair of casual custom shoes you got there!

    I hear ya, might seem pricey for us leatherworkers who already have a good knowledge base, but just to clarify, it comes with the outer soles, insoles, needle/thread and downloadable pattern for the shoes. Well worth the experience and knowledge gained during the build.

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    6 hours ago, Bert03241 said:

    You know your the only guy on here always asking for something, give me money , vote for me ect ect

     

    Hi Bert, 

    I'm sorry you don't care for my posts, but it's up to me to promote my small business. I would think any one of us trying to make a living, doing what they love would do anything it takes to see themselves succeed and provide for their family. I never asked for money, I created a voluntary fundraiser in which my supporters could donate to if they wanted to, and those who did were rewarded. 

    I guess I would consider myself a millennial, I am 37 years old...so I grew up with the internet and social media, I understand the value in advertising through these different available platforms, Youtube, Facebook, Websites, and I see them as tools to help get my name and business out there. When I was laid off, my family's financial security was in jeopardy, so I got creative and started a small leather goods business. So by entering this contest I am just trying to help support my wife and my one year old boy. If you have a problem with me spreading the word of a contest I have entered, as I try to make a living, well then I am sorry, simply move on. But I have received a lot of support from folks on here. Take Care.

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    2 hours ago, Frodo said:

    I love it.  I love seeing and RESPECT seeing The American spirit of ''I CAN DO IT""  

    The Pandemic hit and instead of curling up and whining you rolled your sleeves up and fought back.  LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

    Beautiful family.  Good luck to you guys

    Thank you so much! 

    1 hour ago, kgg said:

    I like the video and hope you have good luck with the contest.

    kgg

    Thank you!

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    1 minute ago, Tugadude said:

    First of all, thank you for your service and for the sacrifices that I know come with serving.  I'm really impressed with your "can do" attitude and your enthusiasm for your business.  I hope that you find your niche and that you make it a prosperous venture.  Good luck in the contest and good luck in general!

    Thank you so much, I really appreciate that Big Time!!

    Caleb

     

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