Members ReneeCanady Posted March 14, 2013 Members Report Posted March 14, 2013 http://s1301.beta.ph...ry/Leather mugs I made a mug for my brother in law who took it out to sea with him a few weeks ago. I have had MANY orders flowing in since then. Here is a link to a few of the mugs and a few that are still in progress. Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
raysouth Posted March 14, 2013 Report Posted March 14, 2013 Great work. What do you use for liner? Easy to see why others would want one, or more. Ray Quote
Members ReneeCanady Posted March 14, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks Ray! I dye the inside first and then use an epoxy resin to seal it. It takes 2 coats to get a really nice seal and just enough weight to balance that huge heavy handle lol. Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
Members DoubleC Posted March 14, 2013 Members Report Posted March 14, 2013 Renee, those are really awesome.....perfectly made and so attractive. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members ReneeCanady Posted March 15, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 Thank you Cheryl! I think I need to break down and finally order a makers stamp. Kind of sad that I have so much money invested into leather working and never got one lol. Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
Members lightningad Posted March 15, 2013 Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 WOW! really impressive work Renee. Really like the handles. I always thought the idea of leather mugs somewhat off putting...now my mind is totally changed. Did you figure out the process yourself or is there a tutorial somewhere? I'm also trying to decide if i should get a stamp or the next bit of leather! adam Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Members DoubleC Posted March 15, 2013 Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 Renee, I used a horseshoe stamp twice sideways WHEN I remember, lol. Not that I'm not proud of my things I'm doing but simply forget that step. Your stuff is wonderful and certainly deserves a stamp! Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Double U Leather Posted March 15, 2013 Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 Very nicely done Ms. Renee. And yes, by all means, it's time for a maker's mark. Your work deserves it. Quote
Members ReneeCanady Posted March 15, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 You guys are making me feel all warm and cozie (keep it up) LOL. Adam...The very first mug I made was last year for my husband to play with at the renn faires. I did watch a tutorial for that one, but it was all leather. I think I found it on youtube. However, I have changed it up a lot. For instance, I don't make a leather bottom for 2 reasons 1. being I am not so good at sewing on an angle and 2 it has to be perfectly flat to sit right. I have a drill press and a 4" hole saw attachment that I use to cut 4" circles out of wood as my bottom. The handle is pretty heavy so the wooden bottom also helps balance that weight out. Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
Members ReneeCanady Posted March 15, 2013 Author Members Report Posted March 15, 2013 I just dyed the one with flames on it black. Oh, I can't wait to see that one assembled! Quote www.facebook.com/alteredleather
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