Craft Works - Let's Get Creative!

[Giles]

I would not let the lack of Horween worry you. IMO, a lot if their leather is pretty average, they are a shambles to deal with and there is some really fantastic leather in Europe if you sniff around….

[seawolf]

@Andreas1965  I'm sure there's a German awl blade maker out there, but if not, please consider importing an American blade. Also, there are decent awls for sale here http://www.goodsjapan.com and they have free worldwide shipping.

Honestly, Horween is great, but they're not the only show in town. There are lots of great leather tanneries all around the world. It might take a little work to find one near you, but there are plenty in Europe.

For some really nice European leather tools, look for Vergez Blanchard. They're French and absolutely wonderful. I have a set of their pricking irons, and I love them.

[seawolf]

haha, what @Giles said

England is particularly well known for producing fantastic leather.

[Andreas1965]

Thanks @seawolf and @Giles! I will look into that.

This leather work is quite addictive…

[Finkster]

@Andreas1965

–>  http://www.sivletto.com/en/artiklar/lone-wolf-laderarbete.html

[Andreas1965]

@Finkster:

@Andreas1965

–>  http://www.sivletto.com/en/artiklar/lone-wolf-laderarbete.html

Thanks,  looks promising.
I'm about to finish my next piece,  the ultimate brick wallet.  Will post pictures when ready.

[Andreas1965]

New wallet finished.  This is my second attempt in leather work.
I think I'm getting better… but there's still a lot of room for improvement.

[Cutlasshound]

Looks great old chap!

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[Andreas1965]

Thanks.  Fingers are numb

[EastWest]

Looks like a big improvement, hopefully you're pleased/ proud. I would be.

[Finkster]

That's very impressive … keep it up!

[Andreas1965]

Thanks.  I'm already drawing patterns for a new project.

[panda_693]

Soon to hopefully start up my own company, first batch of all leather bags made by myself from start to finish.

Can follow on instagram whilst working on website if theres any interest -  https://instagram.com/bensleathergoods/

Any feedback appreciated!

[madmonday]

bags look awesome @panda_693

I need someone of you creative types to make me dog collars out of leather & denim I have for my doggies.  I also need at least two doggie flannels & some doggie boots

winter is coming 

[Seul]

Monday's dog:

[madmonday]

not far from the truth

[Cutlasshound]

Custom skull. Wife bought neva blank vinyl skull. Decided to customise it with a Karajishi botan design using marker. Difficult to photograph!

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[tmg]

That looks awesome, you've got some talent!

[Finkster]

^ agreed … rad skull!

[Cutlasshound]

Thanks chaps

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