Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[corter]

heres a couple thing's i've been doing. first, some card holders that beatle and I collaborated on:

then a card/coin pouch that i'm trying to design for someone else. i'm gonna have to do a couple of these to get it right, kinda tough design. this one works well, fits cards and everything, just needs to be a tad wider for me to be happier with it.

[kenthenoob]

nice work, corter. do you also work with softer leathers?

if so, are you able to make something like the redmoon key holders?

[kenthenoob]

that fh wax didn't darken it at all... i may not have used enough... oh well.

my obenauf's LP arrive two weeks ago and i used it that same day. it darkened a tad bit. i tanned it for a few hours. didn't re-apply the obenauf's though.

am i doing this right?

while rubbing, the obenauf's LP, i accidentally got some inside, so i just rubbed the interior, too. it darkened slightly:

is there any way to prevent the edges from separating like that?

[corter]

nice work, corter. do you also work with softer leathers?

if so, are you able to make something like the redmoon key holders?

ya, i could do something like that if you send me pictures, i've got a lot of misc. hardware and indian head snaps and stuff.

thanks for the kind words man

[dunkin deeznuts]

then a card/coin pouch that i'm trying to design for someone else. i'm gonna have to do a couple of these to get it right, kinda tough design. this one works well, fits cards and everything, just needs to be a tad wider for me to be happier with it.

looking good E

cant wait to see the finished product....

and the best part of that fabfour wallet is the pick...E....add a pic holder to my order...thanks..haha

[arlee]

beautiful wallet, really interesting design. how much did that run you?

thanks i'm liking it alot the coin case attached to the wallet is a nice touch, got it through hide san's proxy service so with shipping I think the total came out to be just a tad under $400.

your skulls look nice ken.

[fattybfat]

that fh wax didn't darken it at all... i may not have used enough... oh well.

my obenauf's LP arrive two weeks ago and i used it that same day. it darkened a tad bit. i tanned it for a few hours. didn't re-apply the obenauf's though.

am i doing this right?

while rubbing, the obenauf's LP, i accidentally got some inside, so i just rubbed the interior, too. it darkened slightly:

is there any way to prevent the edges from separating like that?

my redmoon separate like that too....so i rub beeswax on the edges and it helps alot:)

[kenthenoob]

hm, beeswax? where can i get beeswax?

[jcotteri]

cheapest way: Buy a beeswax candle

[pda4live]

Redmoon RM-IFW

Pre-Tan

Post-Tan

Still have some of the water spots that got on it while I was tanning, but some have disapperared after a coat of Obenaufs LP I put on after the tanning

That is a nice alternate choice of RedMoon, its on my list already since this model offer more card slot which is missing from the HR-01A model, Great pick up!

[OptimaDies]

am i doing this right?

It's looking good! I don't think there is any official way of doing it (aside from not over oiling/tanning) and think its more about personal preference. Does it give you any back problems at all? My wallet at its thickest is about an inch and gets somewhat uncomfortable after prolonged sitting sessions.

is there any way to prevent the edges from separating like that?

my redmoon separate like that too....so i rub beeswax on the edges and it helps alot:)

I second the beeswax, its a great burnishing agent. Do the skull wallets include an edger like last crops and wild swans?

If you just can't seem to get beeswax somehow:confused: you can get a dampened cotton ball or Q-tip and lightly dab it on the edge (be precise with your dabbing) then get bone/antler/something smooth and hard (I actually found that canvas works well) and rub it down.

[kenthenoob]

nope. not back problems at all, but i think one cheek is smaller than the other now

the wallet also sits to the side as i side and causes it not to allign (as you can see in the pictures)

[dso]

nice work, corter. do you also work with softer leathers?

if so, are you able to make something like the redmoon key holders?

+1, Corter you're skill and work keeps getting better and better.

I'm thinking this keyholder in the pics from earlier in the threadis what kethenoob was refering to, but if you could create something like this I would want one too.

just arrived

Just for reference..wore mine for about 1 year...

[rome1]

Found this, its my dad's and has prob. been worn for over 5 yrs plus, knowing him.

[kenthenoob]

i should take a pic of my dad's belt, too! aged so nicely

[40ozprophet]

just like dad denim. something very organic

[pikler]

is there any way to prevent the edges from separating like that?

my redmoon separate like that too....so i rub beeswax on the edges and it helps alot:)

I've read saliva is an awesome burnishing agent, but I'm sure any bodily fluid would do the job.

[mizanation]

^^^ like spinal fluid?

[OptimaDies]

I've read saliva is an awesome burnishing agent, but I'm sure any bodily fluid would do the job.

Burnishing means to make smooth, it also means to polish.

Burnishing is traditionally just preformed with water(or tragacanth gum) and something hard, so I don't see why spit wouldn't work; I think your train of thought originated from spit-shinning.

[QuilteD]

+1, Corter you're skill and work keeps getting better and better.

I'm thinking this keyholder in the pics from earlier in the threadis what kethenoob was refering to, but if you could create something like this I would want one too.

i think i asked him about a key pouch like this earlier...put me on the list for one also

[jcotteri]

I've read saliva is an awesome burnishing agent, but I'm sure any bodily fluid would do the job.

retinal fluid?

[dunkin deeznuts]

4 or 5 months ago

today

plan on oiling it up today with some obenaufs

wonder if it will get as dark as the tassles, which i used obenaufs on after i first got it.

[dunkin deeznuts]

also bought this old hinson camera bag off ebay for $2

try and make it a little restoration project...

some kind of stain from the tag

someone removed

tag

auction said it was from the 50's

who knows

[pikler]

Very nice find dunkin, looking forward to some evo picks in the future! I think that stain adds some character, and it shouldn't be too difficult to replace the missing reinforcements.

[moykky]

hm, beeswax? where can i get beeswax?

cheapest way: Buy a beeswax candle

Most beeswax candles use parafin wax (acidic) <- what most candles are made.

Most of the eco-shops sell beeswax.

[fre-co]

Most beeswax candles use parafin wax (acidic) <- what most candles are made.

Most of the eco-shops sell beeswax.

failing that, try a hardware store that sells floor wax, antique furniture wax and stuff like that. They sell bars of beeswax. In the UK they are only about £1

[dunkin deeznuts]

theres bees wax in obenaufs as well....but obviously its not the pure stuff

[rome1]

DD Im sure its the pure stuff its just that its mixed with tree resin's as well.

[jcotteri]

Most beeswax candles use parafin wax (acidic) <- what most candles are made.

Most of the eco-shops sell beeswax.

true..buy a pure bees wax candle then..

[ang_kangkong]

I just got a belt from miz's guy today. Had to get holes punched in them. The shoe guy had to take at least 2 passes with each hole. Kept remarking how good the leather was.

Sorry, no pics, though, can't find the camera computer chord.