I Am New To This And Just Getting Started

[CurtisKemper]

A couple weeks ago my wife and kids got me a Tandy basic kit and some extra tools to get started with. I did a couple of the little projects that came in the kit and decided that I enjoy doing this and tried to do a couple other things on my own. The first thing I tried was a key chain that has a logo in it from a computer game my wife enjoys called Skyrim as a bit of thanks for her getting me started with leather working.

(I sure hope that image re-sizes, it is big)

The next thing I tried to do was some wet forming. My grandfather gave me a pocket knife in the late 70's and I have always wanted a sheath for it. I read a few how-to's and watched a couple youtube videos and gave it a shot. I think it came out ok, it fits the knife well.

I was really surprised that this wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. Now I am working on a wet formed holster. I will post it when it is completed.

As I said earlier I am new to this, less than a month into it. I didn't see a place on the forums for newbies to introduce themselves. Any pointers on things to read here first to keep me straight and doing things correctly would be greatly appreciated.

[JohnBloch]

I dig the keychain!

If in doubt, check the pinned topics first, most of those can be a real help even if you already know what you're doing! (Or at least they were to me anyway)

Good luck on the holster!

[Cyberthrasher]

It's labeled a little weird, but the "Member Gallery" is pretty much the spot for introductions. You're doing a great job with your work.

[Havamal]

Welcome to the forum and to your new addiction!

My son likes the key chain, he also plays Skyrim a lot so he recognized it instantly!

[Peter Darby]

I can't wait to see what you do when you know what your doing. Those are awesome.

[mikesmith648]

nice work

[CurtisKemper]

Thank you for the compliments and the welcome wishes!

[DoubleC]

Curtis those are great. You obviously have a gift for this. Keep it up. Cheryl

[chadnorth]

cool. I like the key chain. The knife sheath, looks like it has stitches across that top. Is that what it is?

[Mactechbri]

good work.

[CurtisKemper]

cool. I like the key chain. The knife sheath, looks like it has stitches across that top. Is that what it is?

Thank you!

No stitches across the top, just a grove for decoration and to allow it to deform there and not through the rest of the sheath where I molded the leather.

good work.

Thanks!

[ryankim3612]

........that's it. I quit. Hahaha! (jk)

Really very nice work...... envy.