PastorBob

Your wallet pictured looks great!! I think it really boils down to preference. What have you used for tri-folds? It would seem that would be a thicker wallet yet. You could always see if they could send you some sample pieces to experiment with to determine which thickness you feel is best. When someone asks me for a wallet, I normally show them the leather I will be using. In most cases, they take my advice on the leather, so really it's my choice. I haven't had any complaints. I normally use 3-4oz. veg tan HO leather. Good luck.

Shoot me a note with what you are looking for. pastorbobleather at gmail dot com. Here is an example of some I have made.

Sharp. Nice job!

Well, you started right...with a practice piece. I have on occasion, forgot to add my Maker's Mark and had to add after dyeing. It didn't look bad. I think the result will be the same as the impressions from the tooling will appear darker either way, as the shadows make it look darker. Which method helps the tooling show up best?

Impressive! Nicely done. Great craftsmanship

I love the idea, but can't make out any details. The picture is blurred. Do you happen to have another picture?

beautiful!

Nice work!!

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?