first venture into leatherwork-a brace of tinder pouches

[Man of Tanith]

so usually i am happy to purchase leather goods from the multitude of highly skilled folk on this site, however i have always fancied a go myself but wanted something relatively simple to start with.
With help and advice from decorum (many thanks mate:You_Rock_) i have come up with these little beauties

oiled leather one with artificial sinew thread and one with waxed cotton

incidentally the awl pictured is an antique one that belonged to my great great grandfather who was a cobbler (i broke the new one i purchased with the leather oops dont know my own strength)

i was warned leatherworking could become addictive and they were right! already have few more plans in my head
anyways thanks for looking
Sam

 

[Mesquite]

Nice one Sam, they'll stand you good service

 

[Man of Tanith]

thanks very much!
i am well chuffed with how they came out, next on list is couple of crook knife blade covers then a tobacco pouch for me pipe baccy

 

[g4ghb]

Looking good Sam! - you'll be putting me out of business soon

what's the oiled leather like to work? - does it feel oily if that makes sense...

 

[Man of Tanith]

its pretty nice to work with mate
doesnt have an oiley texture to it but doesnt feel like the leather you've used for bits for me if that helps.
have no fear i still have few bits i want the g4ghb magic touch for once i have the cash

 

[decorum]

Nice job Sam .


One of the things I like about oiled leather is its instant 'vintage' feel .

 

[caliban]

They came out very well indeed. Looking forward to your next project.

 

[drewdunnrespect]

very nice sam mate

 

[Man of Tanith]

cheers folk.
first crook knife cover has been finished got to make another one then i wil show them off
i was warned leather work was addictive they werent wrong!