Edvin Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Hi all! My name is Edvin Sjöberg and just found this great resource. Glad to be a part of it and learning! I have a background in archeology but is currently working on finishing my Bachelor of Industrial Design (B.I.D.). Most of my work with leather have been reconstructing artifacts from viking age Scandinavia, in particular objects from the small island of Gotland. Belts, boots, knifes and bags. Mostly for fun and enjoyment but I can sell a decent amount of work. Now I am looking to expand my knowledge of more modern techniques and getting inspired of all great projects here. Thanks for looking! http://audhumbla.se/ http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome to Leatherworker.net, best site on the internet! Thanks for sharing some pics, you do some very nice work. We're looking forward to seeing more of your work and your unique perspective on the history of our craft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pounder Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome Edvin to the best leather crafters site you will find anywhere. Your work is really impressive, look forward to seeing more of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleather Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome! Very nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Edvin ~ Welcome to the Leather Worker forum. Beautiful work you have there................thanks for sharing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome Edvin! Lots of nice people and knowledge here! Välkommen ! / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Beautiful! Do you do your own metal work for edging the leather or is it commercially available (and from whom?) Gorgeous work, Edvin! Edited September 9, 2011 by whinewine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking Queen Report post Posted September 9, 2011 Welcome, Your work is stunning and quite unique. I hope you will share more in the future. Viking Queen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edvin Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Thank you all! I have a small page on Facebook with more projects posted in the galleries, please stop by if the work interest you. I am afraid it´s to many pictures to post here. http://www.facebook.com/Audhumbla.se Whinewine, the metal fittings on the sheaths is custom made for each knife from brass plate. I have a short tutorial posted on my blog in English if you would like to see how it´s made: http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-knife-sheath-fittings.html http://edvinsjoberg.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-knife-sheath-fittings-part-2.html The original sheaths from late 8th to 11th centuries would look something like these: Birka: Kopparsvik: Vendel: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted September 11, 2011 Thank you, Edvin. Your work is beautiful & the tutorial is greatly appreciated! russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Love you r work Swede :-) Välkommwn hit, jag tror du kommer gilla stället och människorna. Vore kul att få se dina verk "in person" och jag ser fram emot fler foton :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted September 12, 2011 Very good looking work Edvin!!! Håller med Tina, utmärkt forum att trivas på och en otrolig mängd kunskap samlad och delad. Ingar frågor är dumma frågor så bara ösa på!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny B Report post Posted September 19, 2011 U R truly an artist. Please post more of your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites