First Leatherwork: Dog Collar

[Queina]

Hi,

This is my first leatherwork, a collar for my dog.

Leather strap is 3mm thick veg tanned leather dyed with vinegaroon, lining is sheep leather 1,2mm thick, veg tanned and already dyed fawn when bought. It is handstitched.

I'm aware to advices and critique.

Edited November 18, 2014 by Queina

[cradom]

Looks good. No D ring for a leash?

[Queina]

Nope, he's having a leash like that

The collar is just esthetic and to say the dog has an owner.

[Rohn]

Hand stitching looks nice and even. Good looking collar.

[the gafer]

nice looking collar give your edges more burnishing even on your leather keeper and put edge kote on make a collar loo so much better thats all i use on my collars

[Halitech]

One thing I would do is skive the end down where the buckle is attached so it's not as bulky then bring the sheepskin up and skive it as well

[snubbyfan]

That's pretty nice for your first leatherwork. As Rohn said, that is some nice hand stitchin'.

Also like thegafer and Halitech brought up a little skiving, some extra burnishing and topcoating may be something to keep in mind for your next project.

[MonicaJacobson]

Don't forget to burnish the keeper! But really, that's just secondary. I love how it turned out!

[builderofstuff]

Looks good. You guys are really inspiring me to make a collar for my dog.

Chris

Edited November 23, 2014 by builderofstuff

[Wild Bill46]

Queina -------------------------

Yes D-ring, yes good stitching, yes skiveing , yes burnishing,

But I think its a great first attempt !

Don't have pets anymore, But, I f I was that dog I would happily wear that collar.

Im in the doghouse most of the time anyhow. hohoho ----------- Wild Bill46