Leathercrafting Creations: PYC

[corter]

interior of the last wallet I posted, all done

[the Repeater]

I have a big bag of odd-side leather that's thicker than anything else I've ever seen. Probably over 12oz all around, some possibly thicker. I really have no idea what to do with it...

Suggestions? Definitely some high-end stuff with a lot of impreg oil, though the brown stuff is pretty light inside like Chromexel. I'm really curious what the dude in central VT was using it for...

[Happy Hooligan]

I'm sure it's been listed here before, but I just didn't feel like going through page after page...

I need some good Veg Tanned thicker hide to make a belt loop.

Where are you guys buying your stock from? In the US...

[superbeveridge]

That's a fantastic wallet.

[vamks]

Curious if anyone would be willing to try their hand at making a canvas bike pannier with some leather straps to hold it down. It seems the market for them is either really pricey or just really shitty.

[hollowsleather]

Curious if anyone would be willing to try their hand at making a canvas bike pannier with some leather straps to hold it down. It seems the market for them is either really pricey or just really shitty.

If I ever get a sewing machine, some canvas/leather bike stuff is going to be my first mission, but it's still down the road a bit for me.

[vamks]

Will definitely be looking forward to that, thanks.

[ccc]

Have you checked Harbor Freight? I think I've seen them there.

::late reply:: thanks but I don't have Harbor Freight near me but your suggestion did lead me in the right direction and I did find some at this store. - http://www.princessauto.com/hand-tools/specialty-tools/hobby-tools/2970003-leather-punch-with-eyelet-fastener

[ccc]

The more I do it, the happier I am with my burnishing.

Lookin nice, what tools & treatment did you use? Anybody have any burnishing tips for us novices?

[ashkaun]

^I present to you, tandy leathercraft videos

http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/Finishing-Edges.aspx

here's the one on finishing edges, you can ignore the edgecote thing if you want.

there have also been a few tips on edging in this thread. like there's one less than 5 pages back. read , there's only 115 pages.

[zissou]

^Pretty cool, but ugh I hate edge kote.

[ashkaun]

yeah, i dont use it, but having never used it i can't say i hate it, i just think edges look better undyed/stained or whatever basically, the edgekote doesn't look nearly as good as unedgekoted, as evident in that belt haha

[unlucky]

I use a rib bone I got off a dead deer on the side of the road. It works great.

[beatle]

Just received these iphone cases from obi - needless to say - perfect

Thanks so much***

[jackandcoke]

Just received these iphone cases from obi - needless to say - perfect

Thanks so much***

Nice.! Mite make me one of those when my leather gets here.. I hate those bulky plastic ones they sell at the store

[Obbigood]

Just received these iphone cases from obi - needless to say - perfect

Thanks so much***

I'm glad that you like it, and thanks for the good comments.

[scasi]

[JSFU]

how do you guys attach those snaps and rivets (is that what they're caled?)?

[kyledunn]

I made a phone case today as my first leather project. I screwed up a couple spots while making the stitch holes and cutting the front piece as you can see, but I think it's okay for a first try.

[Goominim]

I made a phone case today as my first leather project. I screwed up a couple spots while making the stitch holes and cutting the front piece as you can see, but I think it's okay for a first try.

I love that janky quality. As if it's being invented while you made it.

[vamks]

Anyone know of a good source for some nice heavyweight canvas? I'd like to start working with canvas for some packs. Maybe even a cordura source? Let me know, thanks.

[177itch]

Anyone know of a good source for some nice heavyweight canvas? I'd like to start working with canvas for some packs. Maybe even a cordura source? Let me know, thanks.

check your local amy surplus store. You can source lots of reclaimed fabrics there, if thats your cup-o-tea.

[177itch]

Anyone know of a good source for some nice heavyweight canvas? I'd like to start working with canvas for some packs. Maybe even a cordura source? Let me know, thanks.

check your local amy surplus store. You can source lots of reclaimed fabrics there, if thats your cup-o-tea.

[coleslawyum]

^Pretty cool, but ugh I hate edge kote.

I love Edge Kote! I use it on everything.

[coleslawyum]

^Pretty cool, but ugh I hate edge kote.

I love Edge Kote! I use it on everything.

[corter]

Figured I'd post this up, it's kinda part of my process. I like to design little graphics for my bags and print them all by hand, and I did one tonight and took a few pictures.

So first I draw out what I'd like. I print with a Gocco, so I draw it out with a special pen that has carbon in it, because the screen will burn based on a reaction with the carbon. I figure a whale tale with an anchor inside would be nice, and I play around with cut paper and type before settling on one.

From there it's pretty simple. I burn a screen, ink it up, and print my bags. I like classic colors, so I go with red. I don't keep the screen perfectly ink'd, because I like every print to be different.

They look nice, but the reason I used a bold design was because I wanted some dimension- so I clean the screen and reink with blue. I don't bother to align the bags, so wherever the second color prints, it prints. I get both perfect alignments:

and perfectly unperfect alignments:

Either way, it's a great way to add even more fun and creativity to the craft. Anyone else make their own packaging?

[ranonranonarat]

that is some great packaging eric, just received my camera pouch btw, still trying to figure out how to close it though. fits like a glove. nice stuff!

[corter]

Thanks! just wrap the strap around and snap it shut- it'll be tight at first, but that's because it'll stretch out to fit perfectly.

(case in question)

[beatle]

nice work, Corter

[corter]

Thanks Beatle!

Here's a design I've been working on for a while. I basically took the exterior of an interior and put it inside, so the interior shell forms the exterior pocket inside the wallet. It allows me to use 5oz leather throughout, and the wallets still only 3/8" thick. This is the sample, hasn't really been edged.