Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[ItsJustNC]

Interesting. Do they normally have a square cutting edge like that? I would expect a camber on the cutting edge for a blade that wide. Ive never seen them before though, yet alone being used… think I might have a little google search later tonight..

That’s for the info itsjustnc - btw nice work on that pouch/case a page back

Yea, it comes in a few different shapes. The square one you saw is the straight blade. There's a curved blade, which i presume is more for cutting straight lines. And the angled blade for more complex shapes.

You hold it like a dagger. And cut towards your body. Seems to be a very popular choice among the Japanese leather artisans. Kinda like the round head knifes to the westerners.

No problem, just trying to help out. And thanks.! That was my second attempt at making a bag, so I'm sure i would have a lot more to improve on..! Haha

[ItsJustNC]

A passport holder i made awhile back for my brother and his girlfriend.

Comes with a SIM card holder if you are staying long enough to get a temporary line.

Used two different hair-ons. Brindle for the rugged look. Brown and white for the more demure look.

My favorite picture. Love the contrast of the smooth burnished edge and the fuzzy hair-on.

[ThinFinn]

#2 exacto is the only thing I've ever cut with, it's a thicker blade that can still do corners. Here's a few pictures from this weekend, made another 500 bracelets!

So how long will you be taking orders for these?...

[R.B.]

Thanks for the video link itsjustnc, interesting tool. Wasn’t expecting it to be used like that, pulled towards you. Don’t think I will be swapping my knife for it any time soon but it’s always interesting to see the tools other people like to use. Thanks again, ciao

[corter]

So how long will you be taking orders for these?...

for as long as they come in! We hit $25,000 last night, first donation happening today. Here's some from last night. I've been trying to take as many photos as possible, this is something I want to remember for sure!

Tara around 1am addressing, Finn keeping company

Yours truly getting buttons in to press. What looks like a loving kiss was actually "why the hell are you taking pictures of yourself working? I'm hungry, no one wants to see your face."

Gilby relaxing through it all this morning on the radiator cover and freshly hung laundry

[beatle]

CORTER - this is so super awesome. Your fingers must have blisters...

[rgray]

Just got the double wrap bracelet from Hollows

First package I have gotten since moving to Sweden

Super happy with the quality

[corter]

CORTER - this is so super awesome. Your fingers must have blisters...

thanks so much beatle! got your order just fine too, I think it went out today!

[corter]

my friend Tony Luong came over and shot a video last week to document the project I'm doing, and he just shared it!

I think it's really nice, shows my workspace too!

[fatpikaboy]

LOOKED THROUGH THE ENTIRE THREAD 0_0

...and put in an order at tandys

[Goominim]

What are some good online resources for beginners? I just started buying some tools.

[Goominim]

What are the temperaments of those cats, Corter? They look so elegant!

[corter]

thanks, they're pretty great. First, Tandy instructional videos

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/infoandservices/Leathercraft-Videos/Leathercraft-Videos.aspx

second, the cats- they're basically lap dogs. They play fetch, always want to be on your shoulders, leash train very easily, sleep under the covers, wait for you at the door when you're in the shower, etc. One of mine is very attached to just me, and the other will whore himself out to anyone that will let him rub his face on them. Not a shy cat in the least, or that you can just leave alone, they need attention and like to play. They also don't have whiskers, so they're a bit clumsy and don't really hide under things or in tight spaces all too much.

[Bash]

Leatherworker.net is a great resource. You can also check Tandy Leather's website. They offer some leather tutorials and videos. That should be good to get you started.

[ThinFinn]

my friend Tony Luong came over and shot a video last week to document the project I'm doing, and he just shared it!

I think it's really nice, shows my workspace too!

great video and thanks again for all the effort you and your loved once are putting in this...much kudos to you eric!

[Goominim]

thanks corter and bash…i love pets in the workplace…makes it way less corporate

[corter]

So news stations have started picking up on this. WBZ Boston came by to report on the story today, and I've got a live on-air with Fox News on Friday morning. Ah!

[Sinji]

Nice, that'll bring you (more) fame

Second great thing of those cats must be the absence of cathair

[malaujai]

So news stations have started picking up on this. WBZ Boston came by to report on the story today, and I've got a live on-air with Fox News on Friday morning. Ah!

Wow, thats awesome! You might get orders into the summer now.

Still waiting for mine to arrive!

[corter]

thanks guys!

Mods feel free to delete this section if you feel it inappropriate: thanks to everyone for waiting patiently for the orders (I know a lot of you read this thread). I've got 1000 out in 2 weeks, and I'm working my ass off to get all the bracelets as well as belts, wallets, card holders, etc. made and shipped within two weeks of order. I've generally been getting orders out about 5-9 days after they're placed, and snail mail takes another week or so (longer for abroad).

Again, thanks for all the support guys! I hope you don't mind me sharing the non-leather pics in this thread- feels like home since I got my start here.

[thelion1856]

wow incredible corter!

[corter]

send me your address dude, I'll shoot you another

[Sennit Heritage]

Hello all,

I'm new to superfuture. I've been making leather belts for fun since 2009. In late 2010, I started creating leather goods other than belts.

Here is something that I recently made.

[Goominim]

So, where does one get a 1.5" granite tile for cheap? I e-mailed some custom kitchen top people and they never got back to me. Would 3 pieces of .5" granite tiles stacked be too fragile?

[ItsJustNC]

So, where does one get a 1.5" granite tile for cheap? I e-mailed some custom kitchen top people and they never got back to me. Would 3 pieces of .5" granite tiles stacked be too fragile?

Im guessing any interior designing company could help you with that. However, for cutting leather, a decent cutting mat would suffice.

Although i haven't tried what you are doing before, i doubt granite tiles stacked together would make a good surface for stamping leather.. I'm guessing that the tiles wouldn't stack perfectly together and there would be gaps in between. So whenever you are stamping, the tiles would prolly move around a lot. And the impression you stamped on the leather wouldn't be as crisp.

This is mostly guess work so... You could try it out.?

[corter]

I'd say this is about as cheap as you're going to get in a decent slab made for leather work

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/search/searchresults/32228-00.aspx

[Bash]

This might invoke some :confused: faces from you guys, but today I made a Yoga mat harness from some veg tan straps I had. I'm happy with the way it turned out.

[ItsJustNC]

Just made me a LEAN MEAN PATINA BUILDING MACHINEEEEEEEEEEEE.

It's a simple passport cover. Made out of 6oz Vegetable Tanned Cow Shell.... Laced together with 1/8" 3oz Vegetable Tanned Cow Leather lace that i made.

Can't wait to see the contrasting patina... Light gradient shades of aging on the smooth shell, but heavy patina on the thick chunky lacing..!

[hollowsleather]

Laced edges are growing on me, I might have to try that soon. Nice work!

[ItsJustNC]

Made my girlfriend a little something before i left the country. Design was her idea...! She thought that the fact that it looks like an envelope was "cute". And its full of little nifty compartments to organize her stuff.

This is my first attempt at awl work. Turned out pretty decent. And i like the burnishing, every layer literally fused together even at the sharp corners thanks to a little beeswax and a whole load of elbow grease.

X-post from SYL.