What to do with scrap leather

[Handstitched]

7 hours ago, pharescustomleatherworks said:

I’m also a full time college student

In that case,  make some pendants or some simple  key rings with your logo etc. , and just put a hole in them ,no hardware ( keep costs down) and give them to your fellow students to ' advertise' . I'm sure they can find something to hang them with and somewhere to hang them? 

My gut instincts are telling me that they will come to you to have something made, just a thought? *Book marks perhaps?  All students have books ? 

HS 

*p.s. make sure they are very well sealed, you don't want dye coming out onto expensive books.

[pharescustomleatherworks]

6 hours ago, Handstitched said:

All students have books ? 

You would think that, but sadly most everything is online nowadays. Appreciate the ideas though. 

[fredk]

There are some simple patterns for ear-phone cable holders. Maybe you could make some of those?

eg. this seller is selling an acrylic template for something anyone of use can do very easily;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Sewing-Pattern-Cable-Wire-wrap-Board-PVC-Template-Stencil-Leather-Craft/254261771154?hash=item3b332ebb92:g:RAEAAOSwRjldAPx~

or

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acrylic-Template-Cable-Winder-Pattern-Mould-DIY-Leather-Tool-Sewing-Crafts/183965261065?hash=item2ad52f1d09:g:8WkAAOSwe2Zdhoj3

or

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-Acrylic-Leather-Data-Line-Holder-Pattern-Stencil-Template-for-Adult/163350290101?hash=item26086f9eb5:g:qoUAAOSworNb6-nM

all it takes is some imagination

Edited May 10, 2020 by fredk

[fredk]

Another idea; cut the leather into the shape of a letter, eg, A, B, F, L etc. punch a hole in the top, tie a bit of leather lace - cut from another bit of your scrap, and sell for a $$ or two for phone or bag hangers

[chiefjason]

Got any local boy scout or cub scout troops?  They might take some.  I use mine to pattern stuff I'm not sure about, make some of my personal gear, glue spreaders, put under projects to punch, or small pieces of projects.  When it gets to be too much I'll offer it up on a local board for other folks.  Had a local guy whose son makes kydex knife sheaths and needed leather for straps take a bunch of it.  

[dikman]

On 5/10/2020 at 3:18 AM, LumpenDoodle2 said:

 I got a welder, and then wondered how to work it.

 I wonder how many of us have done just that, bought something because 1) we wanted it or 2) it seemed like a good idea, and then had to figure out how to use it. My plasma cutter comes to mind.

[Hardrada]

Just made a sleeve for a rifle's bolt out of a scrap piece of 3 oz English bridle.

[LumpenDoodle2]

6 hours ago, dikman said:

 I wonder how many of us have done just that, bought something because 1) we wanted it or 2) it seemed like a good idea, and then had to figure out how to use it. My plasma cutter comes to mind.

Off topic, I know, but first time I tried to use it.... welding mask on, eyes closed, head turned away from fully extended arm holding welding torch........

Not successful.

[Handstitched]

@LumpenDoodle2 Off topic:

I too have a welder, ...can I weld?  Nup !! 

I bought it because...um..... 

Meanwhile.... I recently  made some simple credit card cases out of off cuts of 1.2 & 2mm  veg tan leather . Enough to carry 4-5, maybe 6  cards, and small enough to carry in a pocket or purse.  Some people ask me to make small  ' bricks' , you know , those  2-3"  thick wallets that hold a gazzilion cards,  they also  want room for pics, cash, a pocket for coins etc. and  a little foldy bit in the middle, and room for  a plasma tv.. I made that bit up   everything but the kitchen sink, and their old ones look like they've been run over by a truck .  I don't do those. Most  just want something simple , easy access. 

HS