Latest Leatherwork - Satchels, Pouches, Belts

[Dreadhead]

Hey folks, I've been really busy lately so havent had time to post things up here and there, best to just chuck it all in one thread These are a mixtue of commissioned peices, and stock i'm building up for a viking market i have in july. I hope you like them


Commissioned Nordic style satchel
HalfGoat Satchel Mjolnir Compass 4 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Satchel Mjolnir Compass 6 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr


Commissioned Dragon satchel. Customer wanted a purple dragon on the front, and wanted a lining with two pockets and something for keys.
HalfGoat Dragon Satchel 3 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat Dragon Satchel 6 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

and a wee WIP shot
DSC_0014 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat Dragon Satchel 7 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Birka Triweave by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Pouch Raven by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Viking Belts by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr


Here is another personal favourite, another pictish wallet made for an archaeologist. I love bringing these ancient carvings back to life in leather
HalfGoat Wallet Pictish Eagle 2 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat Wallet Pictish Eagle by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Wallet Iris Lion Harp 1 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat Wallet Iris Lion Harp 3 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat Wallet Mjolnir M by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr


And finally, a more personal project. I saw the Lewis Chessmen on exhibition in Aberdeen a few years back, and I couldn't get the image of the beserker out of my head. So i decided to carve it onto a viking belt pouch instead

HalfGoat Pouch Lewis Chessmen 1 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
41RqKVKT6JL._SY300_ by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat Pouch Lewis Chessmen 3 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

HalfGoat viking rus pouch by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr


I was also in the local press this month for Dumfries & Galloway Life magazine. I've been getting some support from D&G council, won a couple of awards through them, and they're now helping me get to more markets and such it's been great. Have been asked to do some radio interviews later in the year too which should be fun
dglifemag2 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr


Thanks for reading

 

[Steve27752]

Beautiful work.

 

[Stew]

Really lovely work!

 

[*Dusty*]

Very nice, how much would a satchel like that cost?

 

[WoodsmanJim]

I love the colour finish that you get on your work. If you don't mind me asking, what do you use? Or is it a trade secret?

Jim

 

[Terry.m.]

my wallet arrived and I am very pleased with it. Good work.

 

[dewi]

Second to the last... is that for a tafl set by any chance?

 

[mountainm]

Cheer up Hamish! You made the paper....

 

[Dreadhead]

thanks fellas just knocked up this wee sheath today i'm rather chuffed with. Knife made by MacEric creations (Mckenzie on the forum here)

HalfGoat MacEric Viking Sheath 1 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr
HalfGoat MacEric Viking Sheath 2 by Hamish Odinson, on Flickr

Very nice, how much would a satchel like that cost?

PM inbound

I love the colour finish that you get on your work. If you don't mind me asking, what do you use? Or is it a trade secret?

Jim

Hi Jim, I use fiebings professional oil dye, antique pastes, pure neatsfoot oil, and cut resolene. I like to mix and blend my own colours to get different shades

my wallet arrived and I am very pleased with it. Good work.

Glad you're happy Terry, cheers

Second to the last... is that for a tafl set by any chance?

It is indeed, check out the Lewis Chessmen, they are a great find.

Cheer up Hamish! You made the paper....

haha cheers Mike, that's the photographers fault! I was also dressed up nice and smart but he said no, get changed into your manky leather clothes hahah

 

[John Fenna]

Looking very good!

 

[Monikieman]

Nice sgian dubh. really like it in the damascus. What are the layers down the bottom? Birch bark?

 

[British Red]

I'm delighted your work seems to be beginning to get the publicity it deserves

 

[Dreadhead]

Looking very good!

cheers John

Nice sgian dubh. really like it in the damascus. What are the layers down the bottom? Birch bark?

Thanks, tis a nice wee knife. It's thin leather, buffalo, and then the brass

 

[Man of Tanith]

Excellent work as always.

And like Hugh im very pleased you are gettin more notice for your work.

You still need t eat some more pies though buddy

 

[plastic-ninja]

Great looking work Hamish.
Must commission something from you soon.
Congratulations on the D&G Life article.Best advertising is always the free stuff!
Cheers, Simon

 

[Dreadhead]

cheers fellas

 

[dewi]

It is indeed, check out the Lewis Chessmen, they are a great find.

I recognised it because my wife made a set a couple of years ago...

 

[Dreadhead]

I recognised it because my wife made a set a couple of years ago...

wow! I'm speechless, that's a truly beautiful set!
It's a great game to play, I have a few games with SWMBO every now and then

 

[Macaroon]

I'm delighted your work seems to be beginning to get the publicity it deserves

Exactly what he said!

 

[MT606]

H, the newspaper article, is it your workshop the pics are in? would love the space for my own working area as apposed to a folding table in the living room ;-) !