Some of my work. First started in November 2017.

[Stetson912]

I'm surprised banana guns are legal in California... Hehe

All jokes aside, looks like you found what you like to do. Keep it up!

[ComputerDoctor]

Here's a few initial pieces that I experimented with; the first is a Kindle fire sheath (not finished) and the second is just a tooling and stain exercise that my wife loves for some reason:

Edited February 11, 2018 by ComputerDoctor

[ComputerDoctor]

A few more;  First is the Kindle sheath collage. Second is a check book carrier, still wet from stain. third is a big heavy Ledger that I made for my son and inside it has pockets on each side for a ring binder, paperwork and stationary:

Edited February 12, 2018 by ComputerDoctor

[Sheilajeanne]

Nice work for someone so new to the craft!

Question: that blue pad you have on your work table - I've noticed many leather workers have something similar. What are they called, and where can I get one?

[Ferg]

That is a self healing cutting pad. JoAnn Fabrics for one. Most any fabric store would have them.

 

Ferg

[Sheilajeanne]

Thank you, Ferg! I think there's a sewing shop somewhere nearby. I'll look into buying one.

[Kulafarmer]

Nice, looks like you been having fun doing it too, so that makes it even better!

[ComputerDoctor]

Thanks Folks for your kind words and encouragement!

Here is my first attempt at making a purse for my Wife:) No patterns bought but I do get ideas from people like you and on Youtube and other WWW places.

I make small paper patterns to test joints and bends, etc.

Sam

[ComputerDoctor]

The quest for a purse continues!

Sam:)

[YinTx]

Lookin good.  Beware, those binder clips can leave marks.  I've been known to put a layer of thin leather between them and my project to keep it safe and sound!

YinTx