Members ewayne53 Posted January 31, 2018 Members Report Posted January 31, 2018 I'm a novice leather worker myself. And my grandsons (12 &16 years of age) are coming to visit for a couple days. They want to make something with me but I'm struggling with what to make. It would be easy if we had a week but we only have 3 days max and of course that's not 8 hrs a day. My daughter said they would love something they could hang off their belts. I first thought knife sheaths but I think that's too high level for them. I also thought about a leather/brass key snap. I appreciate any ideas. Quote
garypl Posted January 31, 2018 Report Posted January 31, 2018 How about a simple phone case? You can make it as simple or complex as you want according to their skill level and interest. Regardless of what you decide to make, I am sure it will be fun to do it with your grandsons and they will remember making projects with you for the rest of their lives! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Halitech Posted January 31, 2018 Members Report Posted January 31, 2018 easy front pocket wallets, cuffs, comb cases, key fobs, belts? all depends on their attention level Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members kiwican Posted January 31, 2018 Members Report Posted January 31, 2018 Cool shaped bookmarks. Leather tic-tac-toe games. Or since they are kids in sure they have electronics so maybe some tooled or cool looking cord wraps for gizmos Quote
Members Dun Posted January 31, 2018 Members Report Posted January 31, 2018 something that combines old and new Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 Knife sheaths shouldn't be a problem. Go get them both a knife. Then precut the sheathes and mold (if needed). Then they will have time to tool and stitch. You could have it all ready to go when they arrive. And who doesn't love a knife grandpa gave them? 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.
Mjolnir Posted February 1, 2018 Report Posted February 1, 2018 When I was twelve my uncle cut a broom stick, drilled some holes and made me nunchuks. My great aunt sewed me a leather sheath. Awesome idea in the early eighties. nowadays maybe a leather strap to hold a fidget spinner? Quote He attacked everything in life with a mix of extraordinary genius and naive incompetence, and it was often difficult to tell which was which. Douglas Adams
Members Brianm77 Posted February 1, 2018 Members Report Posted February 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Mjolnir said: When I was twelve my uncle cut a broom stick, drilled some holes and made me nunchuks. My great aunt sewed me a leather sheath. Awesome idea in the early eighties. nowadays maybe a leather strap to hold a fidget spinner? Lol!!! Isn’t that the truth small, pretty simple knife sheath would be doable. Like biker said you can pre cut, etc, get some of it knocked out before they get there. You could do do something in the morning, let it dry and come back in the evening for the next step. Just a thought. It is a lot of fun getting your kids out to help or in your case grandkids Quote
Members ewayne53 Posted February 2, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2018 Thanks for everyone's input!! Much appreciated. Quote
Members kiwican Posted February 3, 2018 Members Report Posted February 3, 2018 Let us know what you guys choose! Quote
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