Hello From Canada

[Crafter]

First I would love to thank people for their tips on leatherwork especially regarding stains and finishes.

Advice on your forum has also helped me with challenges like removing rivets etc.

I have done leathercraft at a family camp over the years but decided to make leatherwork my primary hobby a couple of years ago. I made a huge mistake of not buying my tools in a set right off the bat so it's taken me a couple of years scouring sales at Tandy to pick up what I need.

I originally started off using premade stamps but it just didn't feel right to me. I could make items faster but I wouldn't have my own "stamp on it"...no pun intended My next projects moved into carving (still have a ways to go in this area...realized much has to do with the types of stamps on I had on hand. I've also done some stencils..not ones specifically made for leather rather ones I found for stenciling. I think I'd like to try my hand at some embossing with these as well.

I guess it takes time to figure out what area of leatherwork I prefer. The thing that inspires me the most is to come up with things that are "different". One of my fav projects I did was a chequebook cover that had a Victorian bridal image that I traced from my grandmother's needlework patterns.

I hope to start a leatherwork business soon but I still need to explore/try some of the tools. Next up is designing my own patttern and punching/stitching myself.

Thanks again for the wonderful guidance and advice(from googling my questions). I wouldn't have been able to complete a couple of projects properly without all of you!

[Basically Bob]

Welcome Crafter.

It's always nice to see another Canadian on the board. Not sure where you are located but if you are close to Hamilton, it would be worthwhile stopping in to see the folks at Tundra Leather. They are happy to share their amazing skills with you and are also involved with the Leather Workers' Guild.

[Crafter]

  On 11/16/2013 at 11:29 AM, Basically Bob said:

Welcome Crafter.

It's always nice to see another Canadian on the board. Not sure where you are located but if you are close to Hamilton, it would be worthwhile stopping in to see the folks at Tundra Leather. They are happy to share their amazing skills with you and are also involved with the Leather Workers' Guild.

Thanks for the welcome Bob. I'm located in Aurora. If I get out Hamilton way I'll definitely check out Tundra Leather. It's wonderful to here about another Canadian Leather company. Thanks!

[EquusCustomLeathers]

Hi Crafter! You're just down the road from me..I'm in Innisfil. Welcome

[Crafter]

  On 11/16/2013 at 9:21 PM, EquusCustomLeathers said:

Hi Crafter! You're just down the road from me..I'm in Innisfil. Welcome

Thanks!

[KCF2013]

Another Canuk..whoohoo

Welcome aboard... this is a great place to enrich your hobby of Leathercraft.