5avan10 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 I'm pretty new to leather work, but I'm not new to the arts. This is my second flask; the first was a smaller, less ornate experiment to make sure I knew what I was doing before trying something more elaborate. Made from veg tanned belly hide, sealed and hardened with beeswax. My talented wife hand wove the strap to match. I would like to replace the leather straps holding the D rings with brass rings, and I would also like to replace the cheap cork stopper with a hand carved wooden stopper as well, but for now I'm calling it "done". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverback Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Very nice mate,is that a bit of Scot/Welsh influence there.? .Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Cool, and your wife does excellent work also! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazznow Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Hi Very nice work. Card weaved straps are great together with leather stuff. My gf is doing card weaving too and made a strap for one of my bags some time ago. Just showed her your pic and she likes the strap very much. If your wife is interested in Exchanging ideas and experiences, I could pm you the email address of my gf. Best wishes Jonathan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gamekeeper Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Stunning, simply stunning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5avan10 Report post Posted February 17, 2013 Peter; I'm impressed and pleased that you noticed the Welsh influence. It was intentional but I wasn't sure anybody would notice it. The Scot influence was not intentional but probably inevitable with the knot work elements and the general color palate. Benlilly; thank you! I agree about my wife as well! Jonathan; I think it's great when people can share interests that complement one another. I have no interest in learning textiles, and my wife has no interest in learning leatherworking, but the two work together beautifully. If you PM me your GF's email address I'll pass it along to my wife. I'm sure she'd be happy to share ideas and such. Gamekeeper; thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) That's really a nice piece of work. I love the creativity and the craftsmanship! How did you seal it with bee's wax? Edited February 18, 2013 by immiketoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whiteeugene Report post Posted February 18, 2013 Great job love the detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olds cool Report post Posted February 19, 2013 That is beautiful work and the strap compliments it perfectly. Hats off to both of you for the work. I agree with your thoughts on the brass rings and the carved stopper would complete it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5avan10 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Immiketoo: Thanks! Basically I just followed this tutorial. Be sure that your leather is very dry before using the hot wax; I've seen some images of flasks that went horribly wrong when they blistered and shriveled in the hot wax due to residual moisture in the leather: http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/tutorials/methven/LeatherFlask/LeatherFlask.html Whiteeugene and olds cool: Thank you, I'm pleased with how it came out. It won an award in a competition with over 40 entrants and I've now got commissions lined up due to it, so all in all I'd say it has been a success! My next project, however, will probably be a formed belt pouch. Basically I'm just making things that I need... and in the process I'm learning how to make things that I enjoy making! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted February 19, 2013 Nice! I mean really nice! I love your color choices and overall design. Thanks for sharing. Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Derrin Report post Posted February 20, 2013 That is very nice.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
