Members BigLeatherVic Posted August 2, 2022 Members Report Posted August 2, 2022 Me and my buddy went halfsies on a double shoulder but I didn't realize how thick 5/6 oz leather is. What projects can I do with this kind of thick leather? I can't even crease it without water so I have no idea what to make. Please give suggestions! Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted August 2, 2022 CFM Report Posted August 2, 2022 this isnt all you can make but gives you an idea. , you can also double it up and make the thicker stuff as well. the sky is the limit. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 2, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted August 2, 2022 Its an ideal thickness for making ladies over-shoulder carry handbags Quote
Members battlemunky Posted August 2, 2022 Members Report Posted August 2, 2022 It only seems thick until you've worked with the thick stuff... Also, always wet it before bending it or it's likely to crack at the peak of the fold. Quote
Members Handstitched Posted August 3, 2022 Members Report Posted August 3, 2022 @chuck123wapati well done on that handy chart. @BigLeatherVic Theres a multitude of items that can be made . I use 1.2mm/2.3mm ( 5-6oz) on bags, wallet outers , small coin purses, cases, scraps can be used for book marks, key rings etc. You're only limited by your imagination Have a play and have fun HS Quote
Members PastorBob Posted August 4, 2022 Members Report Posted August 4, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 1:17 PM, BigLeatherVic said: Me and my buddy went halfsies on a double shoulder but I didn't realize how thick 5/6 oz leather is. What projects can I do with this kind of thick leather? I can't even crease it without water so I have no idea what to make. Please give suggestions! I mainly use this weight. I cut out two mirror image pieces and glue them together to make holsters. Hat patches, journal covers...the list goes on and on. I also typed in "5-6 oz vegetable tanned leather" on YouTube and it brought up many videos. Quote
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