Randoseru style leather backpack build video

[Aza404]

Hi gang,

I made a backpack for my girlfriend and ended up making something very similar to a Japanese Randoseru bag!

I love the result despite many small errors along the way. Made with 1,4mm thick vegetable tanned leather, dyed with Fiebing's Oil dye in walnut and hand stitched. Do let me know what you think =)

 

 

[RockyAussie]

At a quick check over....Very good video work and excellent narration. I would love to have that confidence with speaking on my humble video"s. I expect to see many more of your fine efforts coming up.

[Aza404]

Thanks Rocky, I'm glad you enjoyed the video

Do let me know if you see anything I could improve in my techniques!

[dGinLeatherCraft]

A job well done that man  nice looking finish - you can achieve a nice mottled / grain pattern almost effect using antique gel but I really like what you did and the pattern is lovely.

 

Cheers

Harvey

[Aza404]

8 minutes ago, dGinLeatherCraft said:

A job well done that man  nice looking finish - you can achieve a nice mottled / grain pattern almost effect using antique gel but I really like what you did and the pattern is lovely.

Hahah thanks Harvey =)

I must admit that I was quite bummed out half way through dying it as I was certain I was failing miserably at achieving the result I had in mind and that I was ruining a very nice piece of leather! Glad with how it turned out in the end.

[dGinLeatherCraft]

This is one coat of the gel (Eco-Flo Gel Antique Saddle Tan) unevenly applied to plain leather with a rag - a similar kind of look. Keep up the good work

 

Harv

Edited March 6, 2018 by dGinLeatherCraft

[Aza404]

1 minute ago, dGinLeatherCraft said:

This is one coat of the gel unevenly applied to plain leather with a rag - a similar kind of look. Keep up the good work

Love that finish! So rustic =)

What products are you using here?

[dGinLeatherCraft]

Saddle Tan Eco-Flo Gel Antique from Tandy, the medium brown comes out like this - I love it

[Aza404]

Nice thank you! I'll have to try that out =)

[Basically Bob]

Wow!

The bag looks great and you did a wonderful job with the video.  

You really put a lot of thought into the process and I have a great deal of respect for that.  

I am sure that your girlfriend is thrilled with her new bag!

Thanks for sharing ... looking forward to seeing more of your work!