tboyce Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I saw this on Pinterest and it looked like just the thing for all the scrap leather I'm always collecting. It's about the most useful keyring I've come across, super easy and fast to knock out. The print size is 8-1/2x11 keyring.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted March 10, 2015 It's usually the simplest ideas that make the coolest things! Thanks for the pattern, Tom! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Thanks for the pattern! I've seen similar one but it used snaps on the back and (when apart) would slip in a briefcase or small bag easily. looks like this one can be used the same way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tboyce Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I just realized how this concept can be incorporated into a design for a sleeve that would hold an iPad or (in my case) an LG Tablet....stay tuned for updates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feraud Report post Posted March 10, 2015 That is a fantastic item to make with leftover scrap leather! Thanks for posting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Tks Tom, you "Rocks" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCyberwolfe Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I have just the right pile of scrap in the garage... Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted March 10, 2015 I just realized how this concept can be incorporated into a design for a sleeve that would hold an iPad or (in my case) an LG Tablet....stay tuned for updates WooHoo! I can throw out that poorly designed piece of crap pattern I've been working on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 10, 2015 Cool, thanks Tom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capsterdog Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks for the pattern, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
istaunton Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Cheers Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pounder Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Once again, you have come through, this rocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowdiddly Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Again Thank you for time and sharing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ta2ooz Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks a ton, I have another idea as an add to this..... It can also be used as a pipe stand unfolded of course. Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Denise Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Thank you for sharing this pattern!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drallred Report post Posted March 13, 2015 I think I'll make this keyring this weekend, simple and I know a few family members that would love to have one in their Easter baskets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drallred Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I made a few using scrap leather I have, 2-3 oz and 6 oz, the thin was to flexible and would not hold up, the 6 oz is too stiff. I need to get some 4-5 oz and try that. Anyone else make this keyring? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redochre Report post Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) I've made a few with different wieghts and found that 3-4 oz worked best. But I did burnish the back, dye it and rub some beeswax on there to stiffen it up. I did a modified version out of 8oz that will hold a 7" tablet. Thank you for doing the pattern by the way! Edited March 14, 2015 by Redochre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenAus Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Made a quick one to test today, works great! Thank you Looking forward to seeing the tablet version too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomstas Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I made a few myself. For me 1.8 mm (sorry I'm from Belgium) worked the best. Only one problem. I looked the origninal maker up on google and he also is guy from Belgium called Alain Berteau . I decided not to make or promote any more of them. He lives maybe 50 km from my home and I feel bad just taking his design and make money out his work. He is actually a great designer who won an award 2006 as DESIGNER OF THE YEAR. He has is own collection Objekten but he worked for companies like BULO. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenAus Report post Posted March 14, 2015 Being in Australia means I would be charged 3 times the price of the keyring just for the postage, and for recycled bonded 'leather' at that :/ I'll make my own. Thanks for the pattern tboyce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veedub3 Report post Posted March 14, 2015 I made a few myself. For me 1.8 mm (sorry I'm from Belgium) worked the best. Only one problem. I looked the origninal maker up on google and he also is guy from Belgium called Alain Berteau . I decided not to make or promote any more of them. He lives maybe 50 km from my home and I feel bad just taking his design and make money out his work. He is actually a great designer who won an award 2006 as DESIGNER OF THE YEAR. He has is own collection Objekten but he worked for companies like BULO. Kudos to you Tomstas! I agree with that logic 200%. Karina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted March 15, 2015 Cheers Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retrospads Report post Posted May 12, 2015 How do you put the metal ring inside the leather? I have never done this before. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted May 12, 2015 Its a two piece grommet and the picture shows the finished side and not the side that was rolled down. Here is what they look like: http://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/1285-01.aspx I whipped one of these up for my nightstand and used a rivet instead. Could also use a snap so it could lay flat in a travel bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
