Members Brushpopper Posted January 31, 2015 Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 This is a reconstruction of a 'flacket' from the Mary Rose. The back is flatter than the front so it hangs comfortably against the body. I wet-moulded the leather around two wooden formers then double-stitched them together. It's sealed inside for water-tightness. It's about nine inches high. Quote
Members OdinUK Posted January 31, 2015 Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 Very nice. Did you make the formers by hand or cnc? I've done similar but used damp sand to form the shape. Quote Lord Of Leather
Members rscow Posted January 31, 2015 Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 I use barley to form mine. Quote
Members Craftsman Made Posted January 31, 2015 Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 That is very nice indeed Quote
Members Brushpopper Posted January 31, 2015 Author Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 (edited) I made the formers with a saw, files and sandpaper. Edited January 31, 2015 by Brushpopper Quote
Members capsterdog Posted January 31, 2015 Members Report Posted January 31, 2015 Very nice, very professional Quote
Members TigerPal Posted February 1, 2015 Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 Very nice! I am interested in knowing how you sealed the inside, since I've seen many talk about versions of "food safe" sealing. Quote
electrathon Posted February 1, 2015 Report Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I am curious about the sealer too. I researched this a little bit a while ago and the answers about "food safe" seemed to be don't ask too many questions. Also wanted to add, the flask is awsome. Edited February 1, 2015 by electrathon Quote
Members Tina Posted February 1, 2015 Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 Here's what I found...Or just make a search for "food safe resin" http://www.ebay.com/itm/EPOXY-RESIN-FOOD-SAFE-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-COLOR-STABLE-HIGH-IMPACT-COATING-24-OZ-KIT-/310123985135 Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members Brushpopper Posted February 1, 2015 Author Members Report Posted February 1, 2015 Thanks for the comments. The right thing to use is brewer's pitch but it's hard to find. I'm still looking and maybe I'll be lucky. In the meantime I use a non-toxic resin. Tina's suggestion looks good. Skeeter Quote
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