AndyL1 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Posted March 18, 2015 I made one of these up in the past for a customer in Luxemburg. Thanks to the reach of the internet a fellow in Norway saw that one and decided he needed one too! A Pictish mermaid tooled onto a slab of 6/7 oz veg tan. 5/8" buckle straps to keep it closed. I lined the backside with some nice black pigskin and stitched around the edge. Came out pretty cool if I may say so! Cheers, Andy Quote Blackthorn Leather on Etsy • Blackthorn Leather on Facebook
Members Sven WillIBeFamous Posted March 19, 2015 Members Report Posted March 19, 2015 Very nice! I'm just starting to make bracers myself now. I need to get better at sizing them, and I also need to learn how to make and fix the straps. Quote
AndyL1 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Posted March 19, 2015 Very nice! I'm just starting to make bracers myself now. I need to get better at sizing them, and I also need to learn how to make and fix the straps. Thanks! I've only made a couple bracers. My normal items are briefcases and wallets so this was a nice departure. I made the slab a bit shorter than the actual circumference to allow room for the straps to adjust. Quote Blackthorn Leather on Etsy • Blackthorn Leather on Facebook
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted March 21, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted March 21, 2015 Very cool! Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members Grey Drakkon Posted March 21, 2015 Members Report Posted March 21, 2015 Nice crafting there! I particularly like the dark edges on the lighter straps. Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members leatherwytch Posted March 21, 2015 Members Report Posted March 21, 2015 Very nice, love the contrasts. Quote Creative people need maids. Http://www.LeatherWytch.com
Members Tina Posted March 22, 2015 Members Report Posted March 22, 2015 Love your little mermaid :-) 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 builderofstuff Posted March 22, 2015 Members Report Posted March 22, 2015 Love the look of it. Fantastic work. Chris Quote Just a man, a shop, and a long list of unfinished projects..... My Website My Etsy Shop
Members MikeS Posted March 22, 2015 Members Report Posted March 22, 2015 I share your interest in Celtic-Pictish-Norse material culture. Great work, I like it! Quote
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