Anyone interested in a simple beginners leather project?

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Anyone interested in a simple beginners leather project?

#1 Post by Graps »

So I have been thinking of doing a simple leather change purse for a man to carry in the pocket.
It is flat, about the size of a wallet and you wouldn't have to buy a bunch of leather tooling.
I came up with this design a few years ago and I did a quick prototype and I love it and have been carrying it every sense.
I have been going to make myself another one that is a little nicer looking and was thinking of posting step by step pictures on here.
So any interest?
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Here is some pictures for you to get an idea.
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#3 Post by Shadowhntr »

I'm interested in that kind of thing Graps...but my knowledge about leather is pretty limited and my tooling is even more so. Ive got a hole punch both commercial and a home made awl type. That's about it though. I'd love to see a "how to", if nothing else.
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I'd love to watch a build-along. Funny thing with me though...since the age of debit cards, I never seem to have any cash on me any more.
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This will need a piece of 7oz. vegetable tanned leather big enough to cut a rectangle 12" x 3 1/4".
Artificial sinew.
Tools ; 12" ruler at least, a good ball point pen, sharp knife like a good pen knife blade or replaceable blade type.
A good sharp awl or sewing machine needle, or get yourself a stitching awl. Remember this project can be cheep and simple to see if you like doing it.
I could also show you how to make your own tooling stamps from nails.
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#6 Post by Carpdaddy »

I love watching things being made, I’ll be peeping in.

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I will try and get it going this weekend.
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#8 Post by Carpdaddy »

Hope you get to feeling better Graps, I noticed that you had turned green!
Maybe it’s just your name. :lol: :mrgreen:

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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Must have been the sardines in the jalapeno sauce.
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#10 Post by Graps »

Keep in mind this doesn't have to be a change purse, it could be altered on the dimensions to be.........
A leather case to carry an extra bow string.
Carry a stack of plastic cards.
Keys.
you get the idea.
Also if you can find one of those cheep hex sockets that look like a pipe that has been formed into a hex, you can make a cool looking honeycomb pattern with it.
A star washer can be pushed in the leather and make a design.
Hex head self tapping screws do neat job too.
Philips head screw will make x and + marks inside a round indent.
A length of threaded rod laid on its side and tapped with a mallet will make an interesting border.
Use your imagination, think like a kid that is trying to make due.
Or you can just leave it plain. It doesn't have to be tooled.
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