Two New Vids . The Making Of Two Bags Based On The Same Theme I Did Lately .

[olivier79]

Me at work .

The make-of the Red No.376 in the O-Line

And the make-of the No.376 in the Companion Line

I enjoyed myself quite a lot during these two days of filming .

Hope you'll like it .

Thanks,

Olivier

[Tannin]

Lovely videos. I was re-assured to see you using several tools that I use myself but, from the end result, I can see that you are way ahead of me. Inspiring to see what can be done. Thank you for sharing

BTW I was surprised to see you punching into the leather on what looks like a polished granite slab. I can understand using a hard surface when skiving (for the blade to slide against) but surprised to see it used when punching holes. I normally punch on the end of a log, a piece of plywood or on one of those green self-healing cutting boards (resting on plywood) - in order to preserver the cutting edges.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Tannin

[Grumpy Coyote]

Gorgeous videos, and gorgeous work. I agree with Tannin; not only is it nice to see a better craftsman using some of the same tools and techniques, it's also nice to see what you do differently.

I know these videos are promotional, but as a member of the amateur community I really appreciate you sharing them. They help.

Very zen-like... something I struggle with. My work-space is chaos.

[olivier79]

Hi Tannin ,

No , it only looks like but it's a simple soft plastic board . I bought it in a shop selling professional cooking items .

Don't worry you're not the first one that asks .

Thanks,

Olivier

[olivier79]

Very zen-like... something I struggle with. My work-space is chaos.

Don't worry Grumpy , mine is a mess most of the time too . Especially when i'm having ( actually try to ) a new design on my mind .

It took me a whole day to clean it up before the shootings began .

Thanks,

Olivier

[veedub3]

Thanks for the videos, very nice work!

Karina

[Miss Denise]

Thanks for sharing, I'm inspired!!!

[HippieLee]

Thank you sir! That's artistry right there.

[Realm13]

The videos are exceptional. High quality just like the items being made. Great job.

[MonicaJacobson]

Great videos and great products. You've convinced me to start dying my chrome tanned edges. I was trying to decide if it was something people normally did.

[leatherquestions]

Excellent work on both projects.

Tip

[olivier79]

Thanks everyone for your compliments .

Great videos and great products. You've convinced me to start dying my chrome tanned edges. I was trying to decide if it was something people normally did.

Hi Monica ,

Why did you think you shouldn't dye the edges ?

Thanks,

Olivier

[MonicaJacobson]

Olivier, I thought only veg tanned could be dyed. I assumed that chrome tanned wouldn't take dye or something, because I've never heard anyone mention dying their chrome tanned edges. Maybe it just falls under the title "burnishing", and I had no idea!

[olivier79]

Well , it does take dye BUT i prefer to dye them using either acrylic dyes or the new fiebing Dura edge .

If i use acrylic then i have to apply a different finishing process to smooth it and to protect it from rain .

The Dura is less demanding and offers a better result but it hasn't a lot of colors to choose from .

Overall , to burnish them i use these french heat burnishers instead of my cocobolo dremel burnishers : http://www.vergez-blanchard.fr/boutique/fiche_produit.cfm?ref=3_995_G&type=40&code_lg=lg_fr&num=2

Somehow it gives me a better result .

Olivier .

[MonicaJacobson]

Cool, thanks for the tips! I'll definitely try out some of the Dura.

[DS STRAPS]

Amazing work!