Slicknick Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Hey guys, I've mainly made a series of leather cuffs and bracelets, as well as a few sheathes. I was just wondering if you guys could tell me what y'all think, and what I could do better. This is personally one of my favorites, and I wish I had better photos of it, photo courtesy of Takara Rose Photography, however. and here's another cuff that I made and one of the recent sheathes I made, I posted a thread about the boot knife earlier this week, and got around to making it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) They all look fine Your edge detail is something that could improve so that there are no fuzzies on the leather, especially the three little straps on the buckle wrist band. There are tons of threads on here about techniques for burnishing and finishing edges The stitching on the knife sheath is a bit uneven with visible knots?? Again lots if stuff here to give some direction on stitching The best thing you did was design it yourself, put pictures up and ask for opinions.....this will take your work from good to great! Edited February 16, 2014 by WScott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slicknick Report post Posted February 16, 2014 Thanks WScott! Yeah, that's what I figured, I mean I won't get better unless I get feedback on what needs to be improved. Yeah, looking back, I can definitely see that my edge detailing needs a bit of work, I think it comes down to needing more practice as well, but yeah! I appreciate the feedback guys As for the stitching, I've just gotten a few stitching guides as well, so that should improve, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Wonderful, That's how we learn. Constructive criticism is key. Others see what we overlook. Keep up the good work Edited February 16, 2014 by wlg190861 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted February 16, 2014 When burnishing leather that thin, apply water sparingly on the edge. Experience shows that wet leather with pressure applied tends to deform leather:). That edge calls for a pulley shaped burnisher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted February 16, 2014 This is a good stitching topic and video http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=44874&hl= Best stitching book ever http://www.amazon.com/Art-Hand-Sewing-Leather/dp/1892214911/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1392583347&sr=1-1&keywords=al+stohlman Here is an edging topic http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101&hl= Let me know what else can help to get you going. There are so many ways to do things and you need to find what works in your hands with materials and tools that are readily available to you. You don't have to spend a fortune on exotic tools, leather, thread etc to get good results. Cheers, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cst Report post Posted February 17, 2014 They look good, they might feel a bit nicer if you round the corners off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
