Adventures At Youth Summer Camp

[SandSquid]

Things are starting to come together....

I did some digging/cleaning in the Craft Hut and think I found most/all of the leather-working stuff.

The stamps are pretty old and oxidized but leave good impressions. I really need to clean them up somehow as I'm fearful they will stain the leather.

Then I want to make a inventory of all the stamps in a bigger piece of leather to hang on the wall so the kids will know what impression each stamp will make.

For challenges, I've taken the nice big heavy headstone/tooling slabs off the picnic table.

I need to come up with a way to beef up the supports and tops. Those tables are fine for tie-dyeing and rock painting but not leather-working.

They just cannot handle 200# of dead weight, never-mind the full 600# of all of them.

Full day of archery today so I don't know how much I'll get done.

[SandSquid]

found the remains of 4 sets of letter stamps.

Between them all I almost got one full set.

Just missing the "J".

[Sylvia]

That's awesome that you found those stamps. Did your SLC leather come yet?

[SandSquid]

That's awesome that you found those stamps. Did your SLC leather come yet?

Yup, got the package from them and from you, THANKS...

The mystery braid is already a success!

[Sylvia]

Yup, got the package from them and from you, THANKS...

The mystery braid is already a success!

wow! that got there fast... I'm always amazed with first class shipping via Paypal.

I figured the kids would like the mystery braid... I remember being pretty enamored with it when I first learned it in class all those years ago.

I'm glad I could help even just a little. Have fun...

Edited May 31, 2012 by Sylvia

[SandSquid]

After much frustration with trying to punch holes and tie the wrist straps/bracelettes, we've decided we really NEED to get snaps for them.

[WinterBear]

I'll send ya some snaps I have that might work. I have a bunch left over from a project, so I'll rummage them out tonight and drop in the mail, most likely by tomorrow. Do you have a set and anvil, or should I see if I have a spare?

[SandSquid]

I'll send ya some snaps I have that might work. I have a bunch left over from a project, so I'll rummage them out tonight and drop in the mail, most likely by tomorrow. Do you have a set and anvil, or should I see if I have a spare?

I can handle Line 20 as well as Line 24 now that I ordered (100) snaps and a Line 20 & Line 24 Snap Setter, and The Original Strap Cutter of my own, So I can cut more straps from scraps here.

[Sylvia]

Squid: Do you have a sharp punch for making the holes? The snaps need to fit in the hole pretty snug.

You could also try a closure I used on a prototype until the snaps arrive. It does require punches and a knife. On this one my straight cut was too long, you only need it long enough to accommodate the width of the other end. Here's some pictures.

Keep in mind the closure can be inserted from the outside to the inside provided there is enough room to do so... and this works best with pretty heavy and stiff leather.

Edited June 2, 2012 by Sylvia

[Bluesman]

I can handle Line 20 as well as Line 24 now that I ordered (100) snaps and a Line 20 & Line 24 Snap Setter, and The Original Strap Cutter of my own, So I can cut more straps from scraps here.

Just got that same setup from Kevin. It works great. Position the barrel over the snap insert drive punch and tap, tap, tap. Snap set nice and snug. The kids will be able to work with it once shown.