Members Chris of WV Posted August 17, 2012 Members Report Posted August 17, 2012 So, I've figured out by now that I'm not really cut out for tooling leather... Sure, I could probably get "ok" at it if I worked at it long enough and practiced enough, but with a full-time job, going to college full-time, and now being married as well (although she's a great help, around the the house and working on leather. I assure you, I'm not complaining.), spending much time on working at it is just not an option at this time... However, on the flipside, I've been selling tons of "plain-jane" items via Etsy, and I now have a contract with an eyewear company to produce some custom glasses cases. Here's some samples of the items I've been making in the last couple months... Simple Notebook Covers by DavisLeather, on Flickr Business Card Sleeves by DavisLeather, on Flickr Business Card Sleeves by DavisLeather, on Flickr DSC04256 by DavisLeather, on Flickr Brown Bison Dopp Kit by DavisLeather, on Flickr Dopp Case by DavisLeather, on Flickr Dopp Case by DavisLeather, on Flickr So, there you are and there you have it... Best Regards, Chris of WV Davis Leatherworks Quote
Members Wishful Posted August 17, 2012 Members Report Posted August 17, 2012 Th ose are all nice. Quote
Members WScott Posted August 18, 2012 Members Report Posted August 18, 2012 It all looks good to me No rule says leather has to be tooled to look good; your stuff has a classy, timeless appearance Quote
Members bluesman1951 Posted August 18, 2012 Members Report Posted August 18, 2012 Not a single thing wrong with any of this stuff ! All marketable and quite elegant . The closest Ill ever come to tooling is a makers mark thats it for me . So dont feel alone not tooling ,it just isnt for every one .For inspritional videos may I suggest from you tube "Dunhill Traditional double. Also my all time favorite is "Picasso Labs" making cases . My advise is to keep on trucking down the path you are on . All ahead full !!!! I know I will enjoy seeing more of your work so please post away ! bluesman1951 So, I've figured out by now that I'm not really cut out for tooling leather... Sure, I could probably get "ok" at it if I worked at it long enough and practiced enough, but with a full-time job, going to college full-time, and now being married as well (although she's a great help, around the the house and working on leather. I assure you, I'm not complaining.), spending much time on working at it is just not an option at this time... However, on the flipside, I've been selling tons of "plain-jane" items via Etsy, and I now have a contract with an eyewear company to produce some custom glasses cases. Here's some samples of the items I've been making in the last couple months... Simple Notebook Covers by DavisLeather, on Flickr Business Card Sleeves by DavisLeather, on Flickr Business Card Sleeves by DavisLeather, on Flickr DSC04256 by DavisLeather, on Flickr Brown Bison Dopp Kit by DavisLeather, on Flickr Dopp Case by DavisLeather, on Flickr Dopp Case by DavisLeather, on Flickr So, there you are and there you have it... Best Regards, Chris of WV Davis Leatherworks Quote
Members veedub3 Posted August 18, 2012 Members Report Posted August 18, 2012 Very nice work. I am a true newbie and have been playing around with all the nifty tools I purchased and I can assure you that you are not alone with the tooling. The tooling designs I have seen are fabulous but the plane classic pieces are just as fabulous which is the road I intend to take. Again, great work! Karina Quote
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