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[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here’s the latest card wallet and my first time working with purple dye!  And I found that the dye is very effective!  It was tough to get a decent photo of this one due to the dark color, but you’ll be able to get a decent idea of the finished color and the variations the dye has on different sections of the hide I used.  I think this one will patina fantastically as it ages!  Hope you like it, D!

[Morose_Penguin]

Looks very nice, I was going to ask about the stamp… Then I realised about your forum name :).

[Seul]

Looks nice mate!.. Great stamp 

[JCar2666]

That purple dye looks real good.  Not a huge fan of that color in general but I like how that turned out a lot.

[Moonshine]

@JCar2666:

That purple dye looks real good.  Not a huge fan of that color in general but I like how that turned out a lot.

I feel the same way about the color (I HATE PURPLE!) but the customer is always right!

[supersalami]

wow i thought the purple was some photo editing, but yeah surprising to see legit sweet purple leather

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here is my latest; another bi-fold made from the gator hide my friend gave me.  I made this one similar to my personal wallet that I posted a while back, but it does have a few differences (thread color and I treated the interior with some Obenauf’s LP to darken it a bit).  You’ll be able to see the differences in the photos that feature both wallets.

[alcatraz]

Pure skill - ubercool!

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here is my latest strap.  Thanks for looking!

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

Here is my latest wallet - made from Horween leather that smells awesome!  That is all.  Thanks for looking!

[corporalclegg]

Horse hide lighter holder I made a couple of days ago

[scroogen]

Sweet.  I really dig the lighter holder

[Moonshine]

Hey Guys,

I got a chance to do a bit of work in the shop this weekend and I turned out a couple of little projects for myself.  The 1st one is a set of very simple coasters, that turned out great, IMO.  Nothing much to say about these…

Coasters

The next project was bit more complicated and time consuming, but it will do what I need it to for a long time coming!  This “Tool Box” will help me keep some of my lesser-used, bigger tools that won’t fit in the tool rack together and hopefully keep them (and me!) from getting damaged.  The box is made from 5-6 oz. horse hide, which is uber-overkill for this type of project but it should survive a bomb-blast well!  I think I’ll make another one similar to this style but in a different size and design and it will also be made from a thinner and different leather.  Even though this box looks like a project that a kid would make at summer camp, it does have quite a bit of work involved!  That being the case, I would like to get my execution down on this type of project so I can make some other useful stuff for myself and others (motorcycle/horse saddle bags, satchels, computer cases/bags, etc…)

“Tool Box”

[Seul]

Damn… I'd love a set of those coasters... 

[LandoCal126 0]

@Seul:

Damn… I'd love a set of those coasters... 

You and me both. Paypal ready. Moonshine let's do this!

[Seul]

I had to skip on getting a set for now… But wll pick one up later on.

[Moonshine]

Thanks guys!  Ready when you are!

[supersalami]

i'm down for some coasters as well! how much will you charge?

[Moonshine]

PM's sent to all interested parties!  Thanks guys!

[nietenhosen]

moonshine, fine leather goods!
there was a little time left, so i made new shirts…
same denim and cut here, left one six month, a lot of wear and a few washes. right one ready soaked with white seams.