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[Dwight]

Ben, . . . welcome to the AWL forum (that is the Addicting World of Leathercraft,.......lol).

I teach a holster class from time to time at a local leather distributor, . . . it is a lot of fun, . . . get to meet some really neat people.

My first lesson I do with them emphasizes two maint thoughts:

1) if you can make a good pattern, you can make a good product, . . . but if you are sloppy with your pattern, . . . the end product will reflect it

2) Finish the project. Unless you "know" what you want for the finish, . . . play with some scraps, . . . different dyes, finishes, techniques, . . . as each one will have a different final effect. While you are finishing, . . . learn to properly square up the edges, bevel, sand, burnish, . . . etc. Use the proper size snaps, buckles, rings, etc. All of the hard work you did patterning, cutting, sewing, finishing, . . . can really be thrown under the bus by getting almost done, . . . and then just saying "Close enough" and quitting. Finish the project.

I'm a little picky, . . . granted, . . . but if the job is worth doing, . . . it is worth doing right.

May God bless,

Dwight