CountryStyle Report post Posted June 14, 2012 (edited) Hello all, I am a new member, and new leatherworker. I live in Northwest Arkansas, but am originally from the Panhandle of Texas. I am 26 years old, and I have just recently started working with leather. I have wanted to learn how to work with leather for some time now. I'm the kind of guy who likes to figure things out, and take on new challenges. I like country and western style, old and new. The reason I finally started was because I got tired of flimsy cell phone belt cases, and couldn't afford the nice leather ones. I had been saving the leather from my old western and work boots, so it was sitting in my closet. I stumbled upon a how to blog about making cell phone cases, and I just grabbed my stuff and got started. I was very happy with what I was able to do with few tools and even less leather working knowledge, and this inspired me to go ahead and start other projects and begin acquiring more tools. I will post what I have done so far, and any critiques/recommendations are welcome. Thanks for reading, I look forward to interacting with and learning from you all. Pictures: 1. my cell phone case, I know it has rough edges, but this was made from an old pair of western boots. 2. Bible cover, I did trim the edges on this more, and this was made from a pair of wolverine workboots. 3. My first holster, this is before trimming 4. The holster again, after some trimming and a failed attempt at molding. Edited June 14, 2012 by CountryStyle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted June 14, 2012 VERY clever use of old boots!!!!!!! Nice job on all- nothing practice and more projects won't fix! I'm on Mt. Home- are you near or over by Fayetteville, etc? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oli Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Hello and Welcome , great idea Keep on Greetings, Oli Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CountryStyle Report post Posted June 14, 2012 Howdy Oli! Thank you Pete! Yes I am near Fayetteville, about 15 minutes north of there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmkjmk2 Report post Posted July 4, 2012 Welcome to leatherworker.net. you will find great info! Be sure to check out usedleathertools.com for some great stamps at a great price. JOHN Hello all, I am a new member, and new leatherworker. I live in Northwest Arkansas, but am originally from the Panhandle of Texas. I am 26 years old, and I have just recently started working with leather. I have wanted to learn how to work with leather for some time now. I'm the kind of guy who likes to figure things out, and take on new challenges. I like country and western style, old and new. The reason I finally started was because I got tired of flimsy cell phone belt cases, and couldn't afford the nice leather ones. I had been saving the leather from my old western and work boots, so it was sitting in my closet. I stumbled upon a how to blog about making cell phone cases, and I just grabbed my stuff and got started. I was very happy with what I was able to do with few tools and even less leather working knowledge, and this inspired me to go ahead and start other projects and begin acquiring more tools. I will post what I have done so far, and any critiques/recommendations are welcome. Thanks for reading, I look forward to interacting with and learning from you all. Pictures: 1. my cell phone case, I know it has rough edges, but this was made from an old pair of western boots. 2. Bible cover, I did trim the edges on this more, and this was made from a pair of wolverine workboots. 3. My first holster, this is before trimming 4. The holster again, after some trimming and a failed attempt at molding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
