Caiman Skin Business Card Case

[Chief31794]

I've been wanting to work with exotic skins some and finally got a chance to put something out. I really like the exotics. This is Caiman Skin laminated onto some 2/3 oz Hermann Oak, the interior is lined with Faille Cloth and the pockets are made from pigskin. The lacing is Kangaroo.

Chief

Edited August 7, 2015 by Chief31794

[Bob Blea]

That looks first class Chief!! Nice work!

[Chief31794]

Thanks Bob.

Chief

[Oldtoolsniper]

That's sharp, I never appreciated lacing and then I tried it. Now I appreciate it as half of the work involved in making the piece. It's a whole other skill set.

[MikeG]

Hey, Chief - I love looking at your work and Youtube videos. You're going to need to rework your business card, tho - in the pics above it says "wear ugly leather"

-- sorry, couldn't resist

[Chief31794]

Oldtoolsniper,

Thanks, I agree, a lot of folks do lacing and don't think about it much, they put a lot of time in the carvings, decorations, etc., and then just slap on the lace. When I talk about lacing I refer to it as "Part of the Art", it should look good, be solid (construction), and compliment the other work on the piece. Thanks,

MikeG,

Thanks, I need to start leaving the cards out where the whole saying can be seen, you're right they might drive customers off, come to think about it, some of the stuff I make might be in the category of "ugly leather", it could be a good marketing ploy. LOL

I can't get my quote buttons to work all of a sudden, I may have to take this old computer out and shoot it!!!

Chief

[ChiefFilipino]

Very nice! You just inspired me to make my own card case!