efairy Report post Posted July 29, 2009 Hey everyone, I'm Elly! My partners family run a Leathercarving businesswhile I'm more interested in clothes. I've been given a few pieces of leather to play with to see what i can make, and yesterday i managed a glove! (And a rather swollen finger cause i kept getting it with the hole-makey-thing) Keep an eye out for my posts to see what i'm up to xXxXxXx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac Report post Posted July 29, 2009 (And a rather swollen finger cause i kept getting it with the hole-makey-thing) LOL get ready for more of those and welcome to your new addiction. coffee's over there, the cokes, IBC root beers and hot chockies are mine, and ya don't wanna touch the donuts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted July 29, 2009 Welcome Elly. With a little bit of reading here you can surprise your leather working friends with knowledge. Now making a glove is one challenging start. Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Regis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mulefool Report post Posted July 29, 2009 I think if you were able to manage a glove for your FIRST project the rest of this will be a piece of cake. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Welcome Elly! A glove for a first project! Wow! The pointed hole maker thingy will be your best friend and it will keep biting you! It can go in only so far then the bone in your finger will stop it. Ouch! It gets better wiwth practice and it helps if it is really sharp, you have better control and do not have to push as hard. Search this site for "sharpening an awl blade" and there should be something there. If not go to Tandy's website and get the book on "useing and sharpening leather tools" </a><a href="http:///home/department/Books-Patterns/61960-00.aspx?feature=Product_149" target="_blank">Leathercraft Tools Book http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/default.asp This book is a big help. You also might enjoy the "making cases" books. Rick J. Edited July 29, 2009 by rickybobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
