Members ewleather Posted January 28, 2014 Members Report Posted January 28, 2014 Hi All - just got into leatherworking after watching many vids and eventually springing for a leatherworking kit with just about everything I need. Thought I would post up a few pics of my first projects. My first one - I made a pint glass cozy for my wonderful VW van mechanic. Not only does he continue to work miracles on his customers' beloved vans, but he is also a big fan of The Grateful Dead and good beer. So I made him this (I went for the vintage, "shopworn" look): Then I made a Scandanavian-style sheath for my small, Mora Classic 2.1 knive. I finished the leather in olive oil. I also sanded the red handle paint off the Mora and hit is with some olive oil as well: And now I have decided to make a bunch of pint cozies for my buddies with whom I kitesurf - so we can drink our post kitesurfing session beers in a more sophisticated manner, albeit rustic..:-) I included some "non-slip" basket weave stamping. Am thoroughly enjoying my new hobby! Cheers! ewleather Quote
Members ewleather Posted January 28, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 28, 2014 Oh maaaan! I just noticed in the photo I posted that I left the "L" off the logo for my friend Greg's cozy! Oh well - I will just tell him that his is "unique". Quote
Members All4Christ Posted January 30, 2014 Members Report Posted January 30, 2014 I really like those cozies! Very nice work all around. Quote God Bless Mike Rev. 22:17
Members Tex Shooter Posted January 30, 2014 Members Report Posted January 30, 2014 Avery nice start! -- Tex Quote Tex-Shooter - Winner of the 2003and 2004 Summer Nationals Slingshot Tournament. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Too soon old/too late smart -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “It is better to remain silent and thought a fool, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt” Abraham Lincoln -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My YouTube Channel ----- slingshotbill's channel - YouTube
Members THE BIG RED VIKING Posted January 30, 2014 Members Report Posted January 30, 2014 Very cool, they look good. Quote D.I.L.L.I.G.A.S
Members Coho Posted January 31, 2014 Members Report Posted January 31, 2014 For earlier stuff - you are doing great ! Glad to hear you are enjoying your hobby/skill, I know what you mean. Sometimes I get overwhelmed with orders and when I finally get back to it - I just grin as I make nice things. Keep up the great work !! Quote FIVE Leather , Calgary AB
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