gearsmithy Report post Posted November 21, 2007 I'm still getting the hang of hand sewing. I used a hand-fabricated high-density polyethyene shell on this, which added a whole nother dimension to construction. I made this 3 times trying to get the dye right, eventually I invented a new resist that allows me to do dye jobs like this quickly. All feedback welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted November 21, 2007 I like it a lot.. just wondering on the man hours on this one.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Hey, Gearsmithy- I like the contrast between the black and natural leather. Pretty snazzy. Want me to move this to the "show off" section? Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearsmithy Report post Posted November 21, 2007 MatthewD, Thanks, I have no idea how many hours are in this. I've messed it up a few times and had to start from scratch. The shell was something that i've never done before so i had to figure out how to fabricate plastic. I think in the end I'm charging the customer for 10 total hours of work. In actuality I probably spent closer to 25 but I don't charge for my mistakes and i don't charge for things I've never done before (i.e. the shell). Johanna, Sure! I never know where to put things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outcast Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Awesome bag! I really like the contrast between the dark & natural colors. I have the same trouble with those type of dye jobs. Care to share your secret recipe for resist? outcast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecil Report post Posted November 21, 2007 The workmanship is beautiful. I to am interested in your recipe for the resist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted November 21, 2007 Very nice looking, I especially like the lacing. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearsmithy Report post Posted November 21, 2007 thanks everyone! outcast, I posted it in dye's and finishes a while ago. Check it out http://www.leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites