Wet formed bag tutorial

[Stormkrowe]

thanks for the reply,my stuff is veg tanned so will have a crack at a small version of this project i think

[jus10]

What's a good way to avoid nail/tack holes on the area that will be the finished product ? So far all I can think of is trying to plan out where my stitching holes will be and put the nails there or making a piece of wood that will fit over the mold like a kinda bracelet (best way to describe what I'm thinking ) do the nail holes hide well ?

[MagiKelly]

I worried a bit about where the nail holes would be an issue but it has turned out not to be a problem. The nail hole is either on a stitching hole or between. So the stitch either goes through it or over it. Either way it is covered up. Of course it helps that I use small nails that make holes not much bigger than the stitching awl.

[JuF]

Thank you for this great tutorial!

Just finished my new "EveryDayBeltBag"

Edited November 4, 2013 by JuF

[MagiKelly]

Excellent. Well done.

[iknowshaun]

Thank you, what a great tutorial!

[1lupus]

Hi and thanks for the tute. It is interesting to see how others do it. I wet form and then have a negative shape cut out of plywood and clamp that over the top to hold the leather down. This way there are no nails. But if I get a tricky one I will have another trick up my sleeve now and can remember to pop in a nail or two. The other hint I liked was to use the belt slot punch for the D-ring attachment. I make a large plain style pouch and carry that on a belt for a first aid kit in the bush. I also make a few smaller pouches that contain Tobacco tins for carrying bits of kit relating to my archery addiction.

Here are a few pics of my first attempts. I learn each project. I am going to tackle a 17th century style hunting bag soon.

As I said these are my first attempts, any feedback and criticism would be appreciated.

Edited February 3, 2014 by 1lupus

[mitkomont]

Really nice tutorial. I especially like how you attach the buckle and the D-rings on the back - very neat and good looking. The whole process is quite time-consuming, but the results are worth it I guess.

[Kenne]

That is a great tutorial,,I make so formed items too. The thing I do different is , I make a mold plate to fit over the wood block you are molding to, make it big enough to allow for the leather thickness ,then after molding to the block as you do and cutting the pleats ,start pushing the plate over the block pushing all sides evenly then get claps and then tighten a little at a time evenly around the block till it is all the down all the way around then wait like you do to dry. make sure all edges are smooth because it will show all rough spots. Thanks I might need this sometime to make something too ,always good to have several ways to do things.

[luxefaire]

Thanks very much....b