Prusty Report post Posted February 13, 2017 Trying to do modern leatherwork again to take a break from reenactment. I had the idea for these about 3 years ago, but the design wasn't all there and I didn't have the skills to make them how I wanted, so they've sat in the back of my mind for a long time! They're made of 2 layers of 'economy' 1-1.5mm veg-tan and lined with .8mm calfskin, and are stitched using 18/3 linen thread. I don't know if its the size of thread, the chisel tool, or the tool making them, but the saddle stitch isn't sitting quite how I want it, so I tried using a running stitch on the blue one. Going to have to come back to these when I have some nicer leather and tools. Any feedback and criticism is appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 14, 2017 That is a really neat idea and well done. What kind of leather dye did you use? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 Superb execution. Your edges look fantastic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTleather09 Report post Posted February 14, 2017 11 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Superb execution. Your edges look fantastic. I agree. Do you use a dremel or do it by hand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakejumper Report post Posted February 14, 2017 They look great...I agree about the edges. For an "economy" leather, the color of the dye looks great and very even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ordiedaddy Report post Posted February 14, 2017 They look great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Drakkon Report post Posted February 14, 2017 Super nice job with the pattern! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prusty Report post Posted February 15, 2017 On 14 February 2017 at 1:00 AM, YinTx said: That is a really neat idea and well done. What kind of leather dye did you use? YinTx The dye is from The Identity Store, it's their own brand of water based stain. It doesn't penetrate through the leather really, but it does bring out some great colours, and is easy to water down to get varying shades. Used for reenactment stuff for a couple of years and grew to love it. 20 hours ago, VTleather09 said: I agree. Do you use a dremel or do it by hand? A bit of both. Experimented a bit on these so there's a combination of hand and motor burnishing. Used a Armitage Leather spool burnisher for the flats, then sanded it down lightly with some 800 grit sandpaper, beveled the top edges and went at it with some canvas. After that applied some dye, quick polish, and a final coat of burnishing gum, although given how much this leather wants to rough up(really fleshy and soft) I may use beeswax instead next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VTleather09 Report post Posted February 24, 2017 On 2/15/2017 at 5:24 AM, Prusty said: The dye is from The Identity Store, it's their own brand of water based stain. It doesn't penetrate through the leather really, but it does bring out some great colours, and is easy to water down to get varying shades. Used for reenactment stuff for a couple of years and grew to love it. A bit of both. Experimented a bit on these so there's a combination of hand and motor burnishing. Used a Armitage Leather spool burnisher for the flats, then sanded it down lightly with some 800 grit sandpaper, beveled the top edges and went at it with some canvas. After that applied some dye, quick polish, and a final coat of burnishing gum, although given how much this leather wants to rough up(really fleshy and soft) I may use beeswax instead next time. Wow! Now I see why the edges are so well done. I just made a burnisher for my dremel and it saves some time...great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
