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[Zippin23]

Thanks for allowing me to join the forum.  
 

I’ve been piddling in leather work for about 10 years mostly recreating items I use and 17th and 18th Century hunting items.  I appreciate all the advice I can get and thank you again. 
 

 

[Zippin23]

Here’s a couple hunting bags. 

[AlZilla]

Mighty fine piddling you're doing there. Welcome aboard.

[Zippin23]

4 hours ago, AlZilla said:

Mighty fine piddling you're doing there. Welcome aboard.

Thank you.  Everything I make has areas that could use improvements.  I’m hoping to learn from you all.  I’ve fallen in love with the ostrich leg wallets.  That stuff is tough as nails and breaks in beautifully.  I’ve noticed that an application of black pro dye on black tanned ostrich legs will give a nice purple hugh in bright sunlight. It’s a nice classy look. 

[Hags]

Very nice Zippen! Glad to have you. 

[chuck123wapati]

welcome !! you may be giving more advice than getting lol your work is really nice.

[Zippin23]

Thanks.  One of the areas that I struggle in is stitching.  I use linen thread on the 17th and 18th Century stuff and I like the Ritza 25 .06 mm when making modern things.  I can get one side to lay perfectly angled stitches and the other side gets wonky on me.  It’s ok if you can’t see the backside threads but on things like straps and belts, I’d like to get them to look nice on both sides.  It has to be something to do with consistency.  

[MarshalWill]

Welcome to the forum, Zippin. Mighty nice work you're doing. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

[Baliskner1]

Those all look great