PastorBob

Happy Easter to you as well! He is RISEN!

I tried getting those images, but the lines are too thin. I have created several Celtic knots.

Whichever works best for you. I switched from GC to Tokonole and won't go back. Sometimes I just use water or dye then slick it. Depends on the project.

I have created several Celtic knot stamps. Starting at $16.95. Discounts on combo purchases. They can be found here. https://pastorbobleather.com/product/celtic-knot-triquetra-leather-stamp-acrylic-celtic-shapes-1/

Thank you! Very fun to do.

My condolences on your wife's passing. Went through that 3 years ago. So painful. Glad to see you on here posting your projects. Sometimes it's a nice remedy to focus on something. I have made several slings and have never done one with a "hinge" in it like yours. How does it work in the field? Does it "rattle" or make any additional noise when being used? Praying for you!

Here is a project I recently worked on. Some of the edges I burnished both sides of the leather. When I just use the canvas, I am only burnishing the top edge, since it will be stitched to another piece of leather later.

Your first post made it seem like you would apply tokonole, then sand, then apply again, then sand. I only sand / bevel one time.

Tandy, SLC, many others.

Welcome to the forum from SW Missouri. Lots of talented and learned folks on here that are itching to assist others. Good luck.

I used Gum Tragacanth for the longest time and ran across the tokonole and continue to use it. I typically sand the edges of the leather, bevel the edge, dye to suit, then apply the tokonole to the edge by dabbing it on with my finger or small squeeze bottle. I then burnish with wood slicker, then follow by a quick rub with a small piece of canvas material.

@Dwight thanks for the reminder. I remember you posting this several years ago (maybe 5). I followed your directions and it has worked perfectly each time I use it. Thanks for taking the time to share again.

This is the stamp inside the belt... https://www.springfieldleather.com/SN-Stamping-Tool-362-4-Seed-Quilt The meander stamp for the serpentine look... https://www.springfieldleather.com/Stamping-Tool-D447-Border The rope border... https://www.springfieldleather.com/SN-Stamping-Tool-Kit-251K-Border

Wow! nicely done. Looks great!

or a stitch groover. So you can bury the stitching below the surface of the leather and keep it from getting snagged.

Welcome to the forum from SW Missouri. Stick around a while and introduce yourself. Not a big fan of cold call sales.

Nice and clean. That the Sergey stamp for the diamonds?

Completely agree. I have been to my local countertop shop on several occasions. Most recently to pickup 12 oval sink cutouts for the classes I hold in my shop. They always tell me, "take as much as you want". They have piles of off-cuts everywhere. The end customer already paid for it.

Since I started having classes in my shop, I found that students can get to a finished product much faster using a hard plastic template, even over using cardboard. So I took some of my paper patterns and converted them to acrylic. Granted, one can still use paper, folders, or cardboard to create their items, but wanted to have something that would last a little longer and not lose it's shape over time. Anyhow, if this might be something you would like to investigate for yourself, take a look at my website. https://pastorbobleather.com/product-category/acrylic-templates/. I also have holster patterns as well. Thanks!

I may have one. I will look when I get back to the shop this evening. If not, it should be a pretty easy pattern to draw up.

Nicely done...and for only half of the first offer

what style blade?

Nice work as always! Thanks for inspiring us!!

There is another one I have tried and they are in OK. it's called Tradition's Leather. Much lighter in color and softer feel than HO, but does tool real nice. US sourced I believe. I think they are based in OKC now. I have no affiliation. I normally purchase from Panhandle or SLC.

Great idea!!