AndyBates Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Hi people. I'm glad to be here! I've worked in leather now for around 25 years and specialise in traditional English, hand-stitched leathergoods. I started out making the odd historical replica for museums as a bit of a hobby whilst I was working full time as an archaeologist, a forester, an English lecturer and a cop (and some other things, but not all at the same time!). I've carried on doing these but also make sort of 'art' pieces in moulded leather as well as the usual bags and belts etc and I also teach the subject. Basically, if its in leather, I'll make it! As soon as I can work out how to do it I'll post some pics and I'm really looking forward to sharing some of my knowledge and skills and to learning some new stuff from you guys! Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troy Report post Posted July 18, 2009 All sound very interesting andy - can't wait. Plus welcome, nice to see new ingrediants into the Leather pot!!! Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badger Report post Posted July 18, 2009 Hi Andy, Welcome. Even more Brits, excellent! There are some very good people here. Badger Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottishshoemaker Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Hi Andy and welcome to a great forum!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted July 20, 2009 Hello and welcome Andy!!! Good to see another neighbour from UK! This is one of the friendliest boards available so I'm sure you'll like it here. The wealth of information is impressive. We love pics too. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
