My attempt at a formal sporran

[greensurfingbear]

A friend asked be to make a formal(ish) sporran for her fella. Hard to say no as it's not something I've tried before.

Anyway here is my attempt

Ran out of medium brown dye so just waiting to get another bottle.

The back belt/chain loop isn't attached yet as I'm not sure I like the shape.

Some interesting lessons learnt. Just not sure what to charge as she did say she'd pay me for it.


Orric

 

[Goatboy]

Looking good Orric, before we know it you'll be out clubbing seals to make em professionally! Seriously though that's nice, as to price I don't know, how close are you, generous you feeling, how long it took, cost of materials? I hate putting prices on things,


keep it up though,
C.

 

[Monikieman]

That's looking great. Is there (there will be) room for a hip flask?

I suppose you could have a look at a similar commercial one for price but that might be hard to find something the same so the price could go up as it's a commissioned peice.

The time and effort, especially the learning expoeriences, will outway the cost. I hate trying to price things as well.

The best thing is seeing it being worn (and a dram from the hip flask).

 

[Clouston98]

Nice work! I love the tree embossing .

 

[greensurfingbear]

Thanks chaps. I was thinking maybe 20 to 25 quid. Cheaper than a mass produced sporran and should cover costs including postage.

 

[Monikieman]

I'm thinking that's a bit shy of what it's worth but you're maybe being kind as it was a friend!

Swap it for a nice bottle of malt! A really nice bottle

 

[greensurfingbear]

I'm thinking that's a bit shy of what it's worth but you're maybe being kind as it was a friend!

Swap it for a nice bottle of malt! A really nice bottle

I know but I don't feel that I'm skilled enough to charge the full cost of time and materials. As I'm currently just being commissioned by mates I'm counting it all as a learning curve.

The friend is currently working with the reindeer herds on the Cairngorms I'm hoping she can source me a pelt.


Orric

 

[Monikieman]

The friend is currently working with the reindeer herds on the Cairngorms I'm hoping she can source me a pelt.

Orric

And some antler hopefully?

 

[Goatboy]

And some antler hopefully?

...and a visit from Rudolph and the gang at Christmas!

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice work

 

[greensurfingbear]

And some antler hopefully?

Sent her a msg today she said the antlers will be shed soon


Orric