Table Place Mats

[LG337]

Hello everyone. I was wondering if anyone has made any placemats. My daughter asked about them and I have no idea the type of leather to use and how to finish it. She would like it at least stamped on the edges if hand carving can't be done. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[bruce johnson]

I made a couple hundred probably. Some stock and some custom. My favorites (and most popular) were made from heavy chrome tan and then tooled side panels. The veg tan were harder to clean and tended to roll a bit over time. These chrome tan could roll up in a drawer for storage and lay right out flat. Handy for the folks with living quarter horse trailers. Heavy chrome tan and tooled strips. I treated them with at least three coats of acrylic finish and they wiped off well with minimal staining. I treated vegtan coasters the same.  

[LG337]

WOW! That is some awesome work. Very talented. I'm still new at this so thanks very much for your help. I really do appreciate it. 

Happy carving

[kiwican]

Very nice!