Found this fascinating video made in 1955 showing how a chap made a beautiful sporran -
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=0958
Really interesting to see him using a head knife to cut thongs - using rubber solution to stick the leather. cutting filigree all sorts
Made me quite jealous
Enjoy
cheers
Nick
http://ssa.nls.uk/film.cfm?fid=0958
Really interesting to see him using a head knife to cut thongs - using rubber solution to stick the leather. cutting filigree all sorts
Made me quite jealous
Enjoy
cheers
Nick