My Second ever leather project...

[Talfuchre]

I tried my hand at forming leather around an object. I have found that it is a LOT more difficult than it seems! I made some mistakes in the placement of my nails - and I will use brass tacks next time - but it went pretty well.

I am learning a lot - and I like the finished product:

Thanks - and comments are always welcome!

TF

[mendedbowl]

very nice, i'm sure your dad is proud of his new sheath, and even prouder that you made it for him.

ken

[calanneh]

It looks wonderful!!! He should love it!!!

William

[rhall]

Looks good! here is a tip though, when sewing on the retainer strap do not sew across ( at a deg.angle)to the strap ,as it weakens that strap,just use your "U" pattern !

[Talfuchre]

I am not sure I follow you.

You are talking about the belt loop on the back of the sheath right? I sewed a U on the bottom and closed the top - what should I have done differently? I thought I followed the sewing suggestions in Al Stohlman's book to a T - but I am eager to learn.

Thanks for taking the time for the tip - can you please clarify so that slow people (like myself) can understand?

TF

[TomSwede]

Lovely sheath!!!

Very nice rich and warm colour!

A classy well made product that your dad will take pride in to wear!!

Tom

[craftsman827]

GREAT LOOKIN CASE ! ! !

I thint he's talking where you closed the U on the belt loop.

I like the way you dyed the inside, you did dye the inside ??

Also if your using nails or tacks you can kote them with some lac

then you wont get the marks on the leather.

When I mold ,I don't use any tacks, & it seems to hold it's shape pretty good, try it on the nexe one.

GREAT JOB. Keep up the good leatherwork !

[chestercheeto]

Good looking job.Colour is nice.

[Talfuchre]

GREAT LOOKIN CASE ! ! !

I thint he's talking where you closed the U on the belt loop.

I like the way you dyed the inside, you did dye the inside ??

Also if your using nails or tacks you can kote them with some lac

then you wont get the marks on the leather.

When I mold ,I don't use any tacks, & it seems to hold it's shape pretty good, try it on the nexe one.

GREAT JOB. Keep up the good leatherwork !

OH - I get it now. Don't close the U - just use the U. That makes total sense.

I did dye the inside - you have to with that Ox Blood IMHO because it gets EVERYWHERE!

TF

[rhall]

You got it kid!

[The Major]

Thats great. Especially for a second project. Keep it up.

[Talfuchre]

Alright - so when I made my first sheath - I accidentally cut the pattern the wrong way. This made a lefty. I did not want the leather to go to waste - so I made it up. I tried my hand at a firesteel loop - added a drain hole - and I think it went well! I also tried some different stain and some other tricks.

I made some mistakes - but I am learning fast and leather is very forgiving. Check it out and give advice where you see fit:

TF

[Mick]

I tried my hand at forming leather around an object. I have found that it is a LOT more difficult than it seems! I made some mistakes in the placement of my nails - and I will use brass tacks next time - but it went pretty well.

I am learning a lot - and I like the finished product:

Thanks - and comments are always welcome!

TF

looks great...my question is about snaps. When I've done snaps, I've done them the other way, meaning I generally put the "female"/socket on with the cap and the "male"/plug on the other thing. Is there a right/wrong way? Sometimes I have problems with them coming apart, but I wonder if my leather is a little too thick or thin...thanks