bikermutt07 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Here is one of the later ones I did. This one was for my wife. I used two pieces of 8oz Hermann Oak split down to 2oz. Laminated it together with weldwood. A line 20 snap, and some clearance conchos with clearance jeweled rivets. Edited June 14, 2017 by bikermutt07 Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Jang Posted June 14, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Nice work Bikermutt! Is Hermann Oak the color? Edited June 14, 2017 by Jang Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted June 14, 2017 Contributing Member Report Posted June 14, 2017 There are some pics on my site.. no point going on posting here. Before recommending books / sources, I would need to know what you want to make. Tooling? Embossing? Applique? Harness? ... Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
bikermutt07 Posted June 14, 2017 Report Posted June 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Jang said: Nice work Bikermutt! Is Hermann Oak the color? Hermann Oak is a domestic tannery brand that offers veg tan leather. Very high quality leather. So is wickett & craig. I am just finishing a wallet of w&c right now. Either of these leathers will spoil you. There are others but these are the bar setters in the states for quality. There is lots to learn about leather work for the new guys. I still consider myself an intermediate newbie due to my lack of time at the bench. But, I'm improving. The color on the bracelet was a base of fiebings pro saddle tan with streaks of medium brown over the top. I accomplished the streaking by dipping the edge of a dry sponge in my dye and making squiggles with it. I liked the effect. For dyes make the effort in the beginning to use the spirit based dyes. Fiebings pro dye (sometimes still labeled pro oil dye) is a good start for your coloring. I have never messed with water based dyes and all I see here is reasons to avoid it. Also, go very slow on your projects. Time is your friend. Rushing will just botch it all up. Do some digging on this site and you will find plenty of information to be had. I literally spent weeks just reading threads when I got started again. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Jang Posted June 15, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 15, 2017 3 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Hermann Oak is a domestic tannery brand that offers veg tan leather. Very high quality leather. So is wickett & craig. I am just finishing a wallet of w&c right now. Either of these leathers will spoil you. There are others but these are the bar setters in the states for quality. There is lots to learn about leather work for the new guys. I still consider myself an intermediate newbie due to my lack of time at the bench. But, I'm improving. The color on the bracelet was a base of fiebings pro saddle tan with streaks of medium brown over the top. I accomplished the streaking by dipping the edge of a dry sponge in my dye and making squiggles with it. I liked the effect. For dyes make the effort in the beginning to use the spirit based dyes. Fiebings pro dye (sometimes still labeled pro oil dye) is a good start for your coloring. I have never messed with water based dyes and all I see here is reasons to avoid it. Also, go very slow on your projects. Time is your friend. Rushing will just botch it all up. Do some digging on this site and you will find plenty of information to be had. I literally spent weeks just reading threads when I got started again. Thanks so much on that info and tips bikermutt. I really appreciate you taking time to help and explain. And I will browse through the threads. I've already seen where there is a wealth of info like you said. Quote
Members Jang Posted June 15, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 15, 2017 5 hours ago, JLSleather said: There are some pics on my site.. no point going on posting here. Before recommending books / sources, I would need to know what you want to make. Tooling? Embossing? Applique? Harness? ... I would like to eventually make bracelets, belts, wallets, purses, knife sheaths, and holsters. And I'm sure that'll broaden as I progress. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted June 15, 2017 Report Posted June 15, 2017 You will need to learn to sharpen stuff. Just another heads up. Sharp leather tools make life much easier. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Jang Posted June 15, 2017 Author Members Report Posted June 15, 2017 8 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: You will need to learn to sharpen stuff. Just another heads up. Sharp leather tools make life much easier. Quote
Members Weaver Leather Supply Posted June 20, 2017 Members Report Posted June 20, 2017 Jang, We have started putting together a series of tutorials that are getting really good reviews online. Check out Chuck Dorsett in his videos here. http://www.weaverleathersupply.com/learn/master-your-leathercraft There are multiple videos with specific tutorials on individual projects as well as numerous videos focusing on one tool or method. I think many of these would benefit you. Thanks for checking them out! Quote
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