JDRamsey Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Sometime back, I displayed a red fox sporran. That was a prototype. At the time I said I would display a presentation sporran that was to be made for the outgoing president of the Columbus Scottish Festival. It was presented a couple of Sunday's ago and he liked the gift. I'm posting a couple of pictures here of that item. This is made with garment grade, ranch raised, silver fox. I have enough from that pelt for another, perhaps it will be one for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomBanwell Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Nicely done, sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baba Brad Report post Posted January 21, 2010 Sweet job, gives me inspiration to make one for myself now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted January 21, 2010 That is cool! I have a Badger that is destined for such a project. I feel now I must get started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDRamsey Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Nicely done, sir! Just took a look at your web site, Tom. You have some very nice work. Most impressive. A compliment from you means a lot. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDRamsey Report post Posted January 22, 2010 That is cool! I have a Badger that is destined for such a project. I feel now I must get started. Badger would look very nice. Please post it when completed. I'm sure it will look great as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDRamsey Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Sweet job, gives me inspiration to make one for myself now. Thanks. If you're going to make one, here are a few tips that I found to be helpful. These are not terribly difficult, just time consuming, and a leather stitcher gives a great advantage. The fox hide is a bit fragile and needs inner support. I used 4/5 oz suede which worked nicely. The gusset is in 2 sections with the nap of the fur directed downward from each side. The back is of 3/4 oz vegtan cow hide. The furrier told me to be careful of glue, because if not chosen correctly, it can rot the skin of the fur. Since I did not remember what he said to use & what to avoid, I kept the glue off it. The cantle backs were glued to the suede on the inside with Barge cement, then stitched together with the front. The thong holes at the edge of the opening were used to help line it all up straight. The top is mexican round braided to make the front & back of the cantle sandwich look like it is one piece. This is the second fur sporran I've made. If you prefer a metal cantle, they can be had from http://stores.channeladvisor.com/Stillwater-Kilts/Kilt%20Accessories/Sporrans/ for under a 20 dollar bill. I thank Wyvvern for pointing me to that site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baba Brad Report post Posted January 22, 2010 Thanks JD, may have to start that on my next break. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
