High Embossed Gator On Cow Billfold

[Eddie1968]

I will givemail it a whirl. Thanks!

[Oldtoolsniper]

Rohn,

Got my "gator leather" today. Same color as yours. I've never made a wallet but I have done some iPhone cases with card pockets, no lining. I've also worked with beaver tail which I laminated to veg tan leather before stitching. By laminating I mean glued the entire thing together with contact cement to make one piece.

Is that how you applied the pig lining? If not could you give a quick idea on how it's done. I bought more than enough to experiment but I am willing to cheat off you since the one you made is what inspired me. That is of course if you are willing to share.

Thanks

[Rohn]

Oldtoolsniper

I glue the back lining on the back with Barge cement. Some other contact cement will work also. Then I glue all the edges that are going to be laced or stitched together, with the same. Glue about 1/4 or so in from the edge. Then they are ready for the holes or slits for lacing or sewing.

I am making another wallet using Cognac, Diamond Back Croco Print from Springfield Leather. Lacing on it as time permits. It is beautiful leather. I'll post it when I get it finished. Hope you post yours too.

[Oldtoolsniper]

Oldtoolsniper

I glue the back lining on the back with Barge cement. Some other contact cement will work also. Then I glue all the edges that are going to be laced or stitched together, with the same. Glue about 1/4 or so in from the edge. Then they are ready for the holes or slits for lacing or sewing.

I am making another wallet using Cognac, Diamond Back Croco Print from Springfield Leather. Lacing on it as time permits. It is beautiful leather. I'll post it when I get it finished. Hope you post yours too.

Thanks for the information. I'm going to stitch mine if it works out. Im going to go with an iPhone/card holder. I'm interested to see if the edges can be finished like I do with veg tan. I'm assuming since it will have a veg tan backing the edges will finish fine.

Good thing those critters aren't really that color in the wild, they would have been extinct long ago.

[TJP]

Nice Rohn. Thanks for all the good information from you and everyone else who posted here.

[Rohn]

Thanks for the comment TJP.