Members ArkieNewbie Posted October 12, 2022 Members Report Posted October 12, 2022 I have some odds and ends of an oil tanned side laying around and wanted to find some way to use it. Some might say this wrinkled piece might not be good for much but I love how it looks in this simple little change purse. What do y'all think? Quote
Members SaintJoy18 Posted October 12, 2022 Members Report Posted October 12, 2022 I think it looks great. Almost has an elephant hide look to it. Just remember, it's not scrap if you can put it to use! Quote
Members DwightT Posted October 13, 2022 Members Report Posted October 13, 2022 That's awesome. I have a couple drawers full of bits and pieces that I need to find a use for. Something like this would be great. /dwight Quote
PastorBob Posted October 13, 2022 Report Posted October 13, 2022 Good use of small pieces. I have 4 large rubbermaid tubs of them. Could make lots of coin purses. Looks great with wrinkles. Quote In God's Grace, Pastor Bob "While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 www.PastorBobLeather.com YouTube Channel
CFM chuck123wapati Posted October 13, 2022 CFM Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/12/2022 at 7:09 PM, ArkieNewbie said: I have some odds and ends of an oil tanned side laying around and wanted to find some way to use it. Some might say this wrinkled piece might not be good for much but I love how it looks in this simple little change purse. What do y'all think? Expand Life isn't always about perfection that's the joy of working with products made naturally. I think that looks great !! Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members ArkieNewbie Posted October 13, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 13, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 11:06 AM, chuck123wapati said: Life isn't always about perfection that's the joy of working with products made naturally. I think that looks great !! Expand Thanks, Chuck! You're so right! There's beauty in most things if you can pull it out. On 10/12/2022 at 11:35 PM, SaintJoy18 said: I think it looks great. Almost has an elephant hide look to it. Just remember, it's not scrap if you can put it to use! Expand Thank you!! I thought it had a super cool look to it! I had used a larger piece on the flap of a purse for my daughter. Added a nice contrast and accent. On 10/13/2022 at 2:30 AM, DwightT said: That's awesome. I have a couple drawers full of bits and pieces that I need to find a use for. Something like this would be great. /dwight Expand It was fun and super simple! Even the strap across the front was a piece of scrap. On 10/13/2022 at 10:58 AM, PastorBob said: Good use of small pieces. I have 4 large rubbermaid tubs of them. Could make lots of coin purses. Looks great with wrinkles. Expand Thank you sir! Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted October 14, 2022 Members Report Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) This is how I use up scrap . I pass these out to Veteran's I meet when I'm out shopping or what ever. Their always happy to receive one of these, Its not scrap anymore I just started my 3rd bag of rings 100 per bag. Edited October 14, 2022 by Bert03241 Quote
Members DwightT Posted October 14, 2022 Members Report Posted October 14, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 2:33 AM, Bert03241 said: This is how I use up scrap . I pass these out to Veteran's I meet when I'm out shopping or what ever. Their always happy to receive one of these, Its not scrap anymore I just started my 3rd bag of rings 100 per bag. Expand I think I'm insulted. I don't see any Coast Guard in that collection. Guess I'll have to start building some of those myself. /dwight Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted October 14, 2022 Members Report Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) No need to be insulted gave all the CG's out have to make more .yes please make all of them and pass them out. Edited October 14, 2022 by Bert03241 Quote
Members Gezzer Posted October 14, 2022 Members Report Posted October 14, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 2:33 AM, Bert03241 said: This is how I use up scrap . I pass these out to Veteran's I meet when I'm out shopping or what ever. Their always happy to receive one of these, Its not scrap anymore I just started my 3rd bag of rings 100 per bag. Expand I think I told you I was going to try and steal this idea ........ well I tried and guess what , I can't carve that small . I still love the idea though and " the permit " Quote
Members ArkieNewbie Posted October 14, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 14, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 2:33 AM, Bert03241 said: This is how I use up scrap . I pass these out to Veteran's I meet when I'm out shopping or what ever. Their always happy to receive one of these, Its not scrap anymore I just started my 3rd bag of rings 100 per bag. Expand Wow! That is awesome Bert! Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted October 15, 2022 Members Report Posted October 15, 2022 On 10/14/2022 at 6:13 AM, Gezzer said: I think I told you I was going to try and steal this idea ........ well I tried and guess what , I can't carve that small . I still love the idea though and " the permit " Expand Yea that would be tough to carve. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted October 15, 2022 Contributing Member Report Posted October 15, 2022 Very nice wee purse. Excellent use of 'scrap'. But as we know, there is no 'scrap' in leather crafting. Every sq mm can be used in some way Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members ArkieNewbie Posted October 17, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/15/2022 at 11:33 AM, fredk said: Very nice wee purse. Excellent use of 'scrap'. But as we know, there is no 'scrap' in leather crafting. Every sq mm can be used in some way Expand Absolutely, Fred! I just got done making a drawing pad cover and every time I made a cut I would hold the piece up, look at it, almost throw it in the trash box, and then think, "Nah, that'll come in handy later!" Quote
Members Gezzer Posted October 17, 2022 Members Report Posted October 17, 2022 You can make some stuff out of real small pieces . I have thought about saving the drops from my hole punch and if I ever think of some way to use them ... I will . Quote
Members Chux Posted October 17, 2022 Members Report Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 3:36 PM, Gezzer said: You can make some stuff out of real small pieces . I have thought about saving the drops from my hole punch and if I ever think of some way to use them ... I will . Expand I've had the same thought!! One thing I was thinking about was gluing them together and then trying to "round" them and make leather beads if you will but haven't actually attempted it yet... Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted October 17, 2022 Members Report Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 3:51 PM, Chux said: I've had the same thought!! One thing I was thinking about was gluing them together and then trying to "round" them and make leather beads if you will but haven't actually attempted it yet... Expand maybe make trivets out of them some how Quote
Members Gezzer Posted October 17, 2022 Members Report Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 3:51 PM, Chux said: I've had the same thought!! One thing I was thinking about was gluing them together and then trying to "round" them and make leather beads if you will but haven't actually attempted it yet... Expand Hmmm , that might not be far off the mark . Quote
Members ArkieNewbie Posted October 18, 2022 Author Members Report Posted October 18, 2022 On 10/17/2022 at 9:29 PM, Gezzer said: Hmmm , that might not be far off the mark . Expand I wonder if you could glue them up good like @Chux said and then put them in a round bullet mold to form them and dry. You'd probably have to coat the mold with something so they wouldn't stick. Then you could take a small drill bit and make some holes. Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted March 26, 2023 Members Report Posted March 26, 2023 New batch of key fobs for Vets. They take a while to make because there made from left over scrap. I make 1 or 2 some times more at a time. Quote
Members Gezzer Posted March 27, 2023 Members Report Posted March 27, 2023 Those look good Bert !!! Quote
Members Bert03241 Posted March 27, 2023 Members Report Posted March 27, 2023 thanks I keep them in a ziplock bag in my car, when I go out I put one from each branch in my pocket, in case I see a vet, which most of the time I do in the super market Quote
Members Handstitched Posted March 27, 2023 Members Report Posted March 27, 2023 They look awesome Love seeing scraps being used up for some of the most practical and unique and individual items. I /we have heaps of scraps and every time I see these, my creative mind goes in all sorts of directions. But, like I say to my customers: " I make can just about make anything......... but the one thing I can't make is time " HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
Members hotleatherworlds Posted March 29, 2023 Members Report Posted March 29, 2023 Yes, it looks usable and doesn't look like a piece of scrap. In a positive way you can think of it as a vintage piece. Quote
Members Tugadude Posted March 29, 2023 Members Report Posted March 29, 2023 Another great use of scrap, very small scrap in fact, is cord organizers. Just a small piece and a snap and you're good to go. Or velcro, or magnets, or a Sam Brown Stud or... Quote
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