Sanch Report post Posted April 16, 2017 my middle son (12 yrs) wanted a simplistic wallet I didn't want his 1st self made to be a kit so I had him do a image search for 2 things a bi-fold and the letter "j" he found the Anvil leather wallets and chose that style. then found the "j" (which I carved for him) his carving skills are not as good as his assembly.(we're working on that) he did use a Gomph seeder to background the "j" interior. I did the pattern layout for him, he cut all the leather did all the stitching to include making the stitching holes with my new set of stitching chisels he also airbrushed the color and lined the wallet. For his first leather project he did a fantastic job in my opinion! he burnished the edges and did all the work. I am very proud of his ability to follow my instructions, I gave him practice runs at each and every step of the process then moved to the real deal. He tells me he wants to make another one or a knife sheath. As always comments and questions are welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjartist Report post Posted April 16, 2017 That's awesome. What a perfect age for him to start learning the craft too. Kudo's to both Jake and Sanch for an excellent first project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) 43 minutes ago, cjartist said: That's awesome. What a perfect age for him to start learning the craft too. Kudo's to both Jake and Sanch for an excellent first project! thanks for the kind words. all credit for pattern goes to Anvil leather also a side note this is a personal wallet for my son ABSOLUTELY NO INTENTION OF PRODUCTION RUNS. just saying. Edited April 16, 2017 by Sanch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted April 16, 2017 Super cool @Sanch. I only wish my son was capable of following instruction at that age; we still have a hell of a time over 18.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted April 16, 2017 That is awesome. Hopefully the spark will turn into a fire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted April 16, 2017 (edited) lol he's already better at wallets that me! Nothing better than having a child that shows the same interest. not to hijack the thread but I now feel obligated to show my kids first knife sheath that he did at about the same age as Jake Edited April 16, 2017 by kiwican Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 16, 2017 1 hour ago, battlemunky said: Super cool @Sanch. I only wish my son was capable of following instruction at that age; we still have a hell of a time over 18.... He paid attention because it was something that he really wanted as far as the rest of the time well let's just say he's as hardheaded as I am 51 minutes ago, Bodean said: That is awesome. Hopefully the spark will turn into a fire. Hey seems to have taken an interest so hopefully I can keep his attention with it he shows a lot of promise. 40 minutes ago, kiwican said: lol he's already better at wallets that me! Nothing better than having a child that shows the same interest. not to hijack the thread but I now feel obligated to show my kids first knife sheath that he did at about the same age as Jake That's a fine-looking knife sheath Jake is itching to do one as well he has a knife that I made for him and I know that's what he's aiming to do! Yeah his first wallet turned out a hundred times better than any of my first work did! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 16, 2017 He did a great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: He did a great job. yup! thanks from him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ldgood Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Really impressive for that age, really even for any age as a first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 17, 2017 7 hours ago, ldgood said: Really impressive for that age, really even for any age as a first! I think so too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earl Ash Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Outstanding! I think we have an obligation to pass along our craft. I just started teaching my son in law. Tell your son "well done" from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 17, 2017 19 minutes ago, Earl Ash said: Outstanding! I think we have an obligation to pass along our craft. I just started teaching my son in law. Tell your son "well done" from me. yesir! on both accounts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZNightwolf Report post Posted April 17, 2017 Betteren I could do. Good Job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Good job. His edges are better than some I've done. Tell him to keep the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 18, 2017 38 minutes ago, Clintock said: Good job. His edges are better than some I've done. Tell him to keep the good work. will do! His Edge finishing method is a tried-and-true one I've been doing it since I started leatherworking and passed it on to him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted April 18, 2017 Think everyone has a different approach. I use water then saddle soap then burnish and dye when dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
