Members Handstitched Posted September 14, 2023 Members Report Posted September 14, 2023 When I buy my VT shoulders or butts, theres often a branding mark . I do try to chose my leathers to purchase carefully, I sometimes used to reject the hides with marks on them( depending where the mark is) . I use these leathers for belts and I used to work or cut around them for plain belts, or, depending on the project , they might be able to be stamped or carved over. Not any more . With the advent of crap CNN ( Cheap N Nasty) "leather" belts on the market, and so many people keep asking me if they are real leather at my stall (they also sniff them, bend em' etc) . , I've decided to keep them in as proof its the real thing. And as far as I know , you don't get branding marks on synthetic belts. Of course, you wouldn't keep a branding mark on a bag or case etc or on a large coverage . , or especially on a clients order. But on a plain belt ?? Thoughts ?? 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 '
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 14, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted September 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Handstitched said: Of course, you wouldn't keep a branding mark on a bag or case etc or on a large coverage . , or especially on a clients order. oh no? At one time I used to make shoulder bags out of upholstery leather. I'd bought several Kgs of it as off-cuts Anyway, a woman asked me to make a shoulder bag for her. I rootled through my stock looking for some nice stuff when she spotted a nice coloured piece with a large scar on it, The scar was about 6 inches long with a real ugly edge to it. She wanted that piece as the front of the bag. After finding out what it was, in her opinion, 1. it was unique, and 2. only real leather would have it Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM tsunkasapa Posted September 14, 2023 CFM Report Posted September 14, 2023 Here in ranch country, I get asked to put all that into the project. Folks that raise cattle know how those get there. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members ArkieNewbie Posted September 14, 2023 Members Report Posted September 14, 2023 I would definitely put a big brand on the front or back of a bag or brief case if the customer liked it. I love the character! As far as your belts, as long as the brand doesn't create a weak spot, I see no reason at all that you shouldn't include the brands. Quote
Members GrampaJoel Posted September 14, 2023 Members Report Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ArkieNewbie said: I would definitely put a big brand on the front or back of a bag or brief case if the customer liked it. I love the character! As far as your belts, as long as the brand doesn't create a weak spot, I see no reason at all that you shouldn't include the brands. I agree completely. ^^^^^^^ On raw everyday wear, just plain old nothing fancy belts, or even non fancy wallets or bags, I think it adds a bit of ‘intrigue’ to the item,,,and as the OP eludes…. A bit of authenticity verifying real leather. Joel Edited September 14, 2023 by GrampaJoel Quote
Members Handstitched Posted September 15, 2023 Author Members Report Posted September 15, 2023 I stand corrected and so they stay well and truly in 14 hours ago, fredk said: 1. it was unique, and 2. only real leather would have it Agreed 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 Heartless Posted September 15, 2023 Members Report Posted September 15, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 6:58 AM, Handstitched said: you wouldn't keep a branding mark on a bag or case etc or on a large coverage actually, yes, you can keep it - it gives the item a special character that it wouldn't otherwise have. Aaron of Maker's Leather Supply frequently uses them as accents for a bag he is making. It is all about how you view them, tbh.. you can view them as undesirable, or you can view them as an asset, something totally unique to that particular bag. I have a side right now that has not just one, but TWO different branding marks - one on the hind quarters, one on the shoulder... just need to decide how i want to use them. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted September 15, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Heartless said: I have a side right now that has not just one, but TWO different branding marks - one on the hind quarters, one on the shoulder... just need to decide how i want to use them. Sounds like a bit of cattle rustling went on Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Northmount Posted September 15, 2023 Report Posted September 15, 2023 32 minutes ago, fredk said: Sounds like a bit of cattle rustling went on I have a "horse of a different colour" as the old saying goes. When I was a teenager, I bought a horse from the Blood Reserve (natives). He had a lazy B on the right shoulder as that was an identifier for the Blood Reserve, and a 121 on the right hip signifying the native who had owned it. So 2 brands, but only 1 previous owner. I would also guess that sometimes cattle were re-branded when sold to a different ranch/owner, though I hadn't seen any such cases in my few years around cattle, farms, and ranches as a teen. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted September 15, 2023 CFM Report Posted September 15, 2023 i use em folks like the look here. 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!
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