AndyL1 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Hey all, I've been trying to come up with something cool to make with the ever growing pile of scraps I have. So, wallets! I think this one is cool. Just a simple card wallet made from leftover 4/5 veg tan. A nice compact, slim design and a strap with a snap to keep things secure. Future wallets will have stitching detail on the strap as it looks a bit unfinished without it. Also, check out my new logo! Decided to go for a change in name on my little hobby/biz. I've always wanted a name that really evokes the style of leatherwork that I like: old world inspired. I've had this name for a couple of years... just decided now would be a good time to start using it. Comments and critiques appreciated. Thanks all! Andy My Blackthorn Leather Facebook page: https://www.facebook...ackthornLeather Edited October 15, 2012 by AndyL1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Oh yeah...love it! And the logo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Looks great! I love your name change. Very cool. I'd also round the corners of your strap. They kind of glare at me. EDIT: On second look, if it was stitched in front like it back, it would probably be fine, just like you said. Un finished looking as is. It still looks great though. Mike Edited October 15, 2012 by immiketoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted October 15, 2012 Oh yeah...love it! And the logo! Thanks! Logo came out nice. Had Jeff at Grey Ghost graphics make another stamp for me too. Looks great! I love your name change. Very cool. I'd also round the corners of your strap. They kind of glare at me. EDIT: On second look, if it was stitched in front like it back, it would probably be fine, just like you said. Un finished looking as is. It still looks great though. Mike Thanks Mike! Yeah I made a second one last night where the strap curves to a point like I do my little billets on my bags. Did the point on both ends of the strap and stitched it. It looks A LOT better. A very finished looking piece. I'll post some new photos up when I get a chance. Glad you like the name too! It's something I've been wanting to do for a while... I do like ARM as it's my initials but it always sounded too industrial for my style of leatherwork. I have a website in the works at www.blackthornleather.com too. Stay tuned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blazin Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Very nice work as always, and yes your branding and new logo and stamp are excellent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluesman1951 Report post Posted October 16, 2012 My compliments on a very fine project ! Well done first class all the way . Elegant and classy . The Logo is very uptown adds a lot to the look . As to the name change my opinion says you have made a very smart choice . I like it a lot ! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted October 16, 2012 Love it, Andy.. I agree about the stitching on the strap..the colour is great.. I really like the new logo too..really eycatching.. Not too shabby at all, from a few scraps.!! lol Regards Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted October 17, 2012 Very nice work as always, and yes your branding and new logo and stamp are excellent! Thank you sir! My compliments on a very fine project ! Well done first class all the way . Elegant and classy . The Logo is very uptown adds a lot to the look . As to the name change my opinion says you have made a very smart choice . I like it a lot ! Bill Thanks! My first little wallet and I think it came out great. (actually the third one I made, the first two were a learning process to say the least. Haha!) Love it, Andy.. I agree about the stitching on the strap..the colour is great.. I really like the new logo too..really eycatching.. Not too shabby at all, from a few scraps.!! lol Regards Phil Thanks Phil! I like my new name a lot, and I had to keep my logo with the arm of course! And here is a photo of another one I made in a antiqued mahogany, complete with stitching on the strap. Andy Sorry, forgot to attach the file! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Dude, that's LOADS better! I love your finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horrrk Report post Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah..that IS loads better.. A lot more style and it looks more finished with those couple of extra touches. Really..if those don't empty your scrap bin in 5 minutes flat, I'll eat my non-existant hat.!! Regards Phil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamk Report post Posted October 18, 2012 nice work,i like the logo.EXCELLENT!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anacott Steel Report post Posted October 20, 2012 Amazing how a small change can make such a big difference. Love it - especially the colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Dude, that's LOADS better! I love your finish. Thanks! Yeah this antiquing on the mahogany is my favorite. Not sure if the photos do it justice. Yeah..that IS loads better.. A lot more style and it looks more finished with those couple of extra touches. Really..if those don't empty your scrap bin in 5 minutes flat, I'll eat my non-existant hat.!! Regards Phil Haha! Nom nom. nice work,i like the logo.EXCELLENT!!!!!!! Thanks on both! Amazing how a small change can make such a big difference. Love it - especially the colour. Thanks! Yep, it's all in the details right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
