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@SUP The " rim " idea is a good one .As to the pattern it is just one I came up with so nothing fancy but here it is as best as I can explain . First picture is of it on a 1/2 inch grid if that is how you work . Second picture is my attempt at describing it . I used a 50 something year old tin class method of drawing mine , but a quick search on the U tube yielded a few ways . If you go the math route , diameter x 3.14 , the small arc is 4 5/8 but I made mine 4 7/16 for a tight fit. For me the lay-out and step method is easier and works just fine . The only thing I think this guy did that might not work is start with the larger arc and for my use I started with the short arc as it the critical dimension 1 1/2" , base can vary some ( larger or smaller ) Hope some of this helps .

Valid concerns @YinTx for sure !! These have around a 125 degree melting point and I have no idea what the flash point is. We have always " ringed " new container candles to get a better burn , doing so seems to change how they melt ( burns more straight down ) . Most times the wick will fall over before the sides melt . While we don't ever leave them unattended being cautious is NEVER a bad thing and Thank you for calling me on it .

Thanks folks ! Wife said she'd take 6 dark ones and 6 lighter ones .

Very Nice !!!

With no real project to work on my mind starts grinding . Wife has a bunch of these Tealight candles around the house sooooooooooo Friction fit and baseball stitch up the back , now I have a project

@Handstitched Excellent ideas and Thank you !

It says if you don't know where to put it ......... put it here . I am always thinkin about different things to make out of leather , so I come up with some "off the wall " stuff. May run this by the local florist and see if she thinks she could do some dry flower arrangement and maybe sell a few . About the right size for a entry way of maybe a small bath , just a little decoration kind of . You may be able to tell........ I skipped the first few days of floral arrangement class LOL !

Looks outstanding !!! Very nice solution to overcome barrel length problem

Nice !!!!! I am sure it will be much appreciated .

OH it works , we have a local store that has a " Going Out of Business Sale " twice a year !!!!!! When they are not going out of business their prices are about 10 or 15 percent cheaper AND morons still fall for it every time .

Classy !!!!! well done

As always ..... OUTSTANDING on both blades and leather !!!!!!!!!!!!!

See this is why I will never make a business man . I will not justify MY price for something I made to anyone ! Price = take it or leave it ............. seems so simple Chances are good that if they know leatherwork price will make their mind up , if they don't know then anything I say will fall on X-Mart ears .

Not being a fan of horror movies I had to look Chucky up and it looks like you nailed it . I bet little man will love it !

Very nice !!!!! I am with your son , I like the double stitch a little more .

Nice work !!!

Absolutely !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice job .

Very Nice !!! The pivots really make these comfortable . I use 5 oz for the strap and also connect with Chicago screws to let these be pivots as well , just kind of molds to the wearer .

That is NICE work on both !!!!!

My theory ............... maybe your support table is not wide enough to support the hide ( assuming both ends are clamped and the middle is not ) # 2....... or maybe your lighting in the center is giving a false " on the mark " I have had that affect a lot of things in carpentry work over the years . Any way good luck figuring it out !!

Well if you do Amazon here are some . https://craftmemore.com/product-2pcs-metal-snap-hook-sling-clip-spring-gate-quick-release-ca-id-119.html

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Not sure what they are called in Oz and this is not in Oz but you could order if you don't find any . https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832683620568.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt Good luck !

Looking good Frodo . I am using a Craftjapan # P367 which some call a thumbprint and put my pinkie finger on the tip to keep from rolling .

This probably won't help since you already have leaves but I use long pear shader tilted quite a lot on just a swivel cut to make my vines . Like I said probably not much help .