zoomer56 Report post Posted January 9, 2020 (edited) This is my third attempt at making a box of leather. I was inspired by the Florentine boxes I saw on the internet. I figured a man made those, well I can make one too. Well its not simple, many many steps. I took the pictures below purposely hiding the flaws. The biggest problem to solve yet is how to make the seam in the back (not shown) disappear. The four sides of the box are made by wrapping wet leather around a rectangular mold. The ends meet up in the back. For now they are square butted (I have tried feathering). Maybe the seam should be filled in with leather filler. I also like the diamond style tufted upholstery pattern so I made the floor out of pig skin. The box has a false bottom, pull it up and hide your valuables. Thanks for looking, you can see the progressing of this project at @rnlleather on Instagram. Edited January 9, 2020 by zoomer56 clarity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted January 9, 2020 That is really incredible, and definitely a niche around here! I really like the pincushion floor. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Well it looks gorgeous to me. I like the tufted look, maybe it could even be padded to raise it up a bit. Just a thought. In any event, well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double Daddy Report post Posted January 9, 2020 That is probably the most exquisite and interesting (not to mention unique) piece that I've seen on LW.net in a while. Most excellent! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Wow that is stunning. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Over the top Beautiful work!! Tandy has a lot of free ebooks to download, there are three on making leather cases that may help with your problem of hiding the seam, Me I would just turn it towards the wall lol. https://www.leathercraftlibrary.com/category/85/patterns-free-leathercraft Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bawarrior Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Nice job, outstanding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smartee Report post Posted January 9, 2020 That's awesome! Beautiful job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoomer56 Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Thanks all for the great comments. I did bookmark the Tandy Leather patterns link, thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Superb! For some reason, upon seeing the interior I was reminded of a coffin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riem Report post Posted January 9, 2020 Really impressive work! That certainly sets a very high bar... I'm drooling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoomer56 Report post Posted February 6, 2020 Thank you all. This is my third box. I think if I can figure out how to hide the seam (other than not showing it in the picure) it will be perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
