Mablung

Far better than a Ziploc bag. Now I've got the itch to make myself a better bag. Might require I learn how to install zippers and fashion something like a hanging hook for a hanging toiletry bag. Or just a dopp bag.

That is gorgeous. Both the leather and the piece.

Looks much better than my attempt at antiquing last night. I forgot to put down the beeswax I meant to use as a resist, so I got more of a mottled/splotched dark brown staining across the whole notebook cover rather than just lightly staining the surface and settling into the grooves of the tooling.

I like it. I always admire those who can draw and mix colors like that. I love good art but can't make it myself, so thanks for sharing what you can do.

Thank you.

What weight/thickness of leather do you usually use for these? Thinking of making one for my watch but have mostly 4/5 oz. oil tan and was thinking 2/3 would be more like it. I may get some skiving practice, if it needs to be thinner.

That's really slick and clean-looking. What are the dimensions? That gave me an idea for integrating an ammunition pouch into a rifle stock pouch I need to make but have put off researching while dealing with some other things.

That is a really sharp design. Do you mind if I riff off it for a pocket sheath I'm probably going to redo? I did this one for a small fixed blade I pocket carry but need to make a few adjustments. I'd love to lift some of your design choices.

Hello, all fellow occupants of this forum. I'm new here and new to leatherwork. I've done small projects for a couple of years, but I only have small blocks of time, generally, to do anything, and life has been hectic since I started the hobby. So, while I've made a few things and started dabbling in very basic tooling, I consider myself a thorough greenhorn in the art. Mostly I've read threads as a guest, having found the forum while looking for advice on how to sharpen my head knife (the concept of which I like very much but cannot get the D2 steel of the Tandy knife I bought to polish quite cleanly enough to skive consistently). Having gleaned helpful information just by reading, I thought I would join and seek more targeted advice over and above basic construction techniques. The folks at the Tandy store where I buy my supplies are quite helpful, but sometimes there's nothing like being able to post a few pictures for feedback.