Some Leather Makes

[Broch]

I finally got around to some leatherwork over the last few days. I am always in awe at the craftsmanship on this site and rarely dare put any of my work up but I thought I'd risk it

Before I could start I needed to make a couple of useful tools - a stitching pony and a carving mallet.

My first project was a new belt for my antique boy-scout buckle. I decided on a totem theme and it's embossed with animals, birds and oak leaves.

Whilst making belts I decided to make my son one - again animal forms with Celtic knots.

And, finally for now, an A6 notebook cover embossed with a raven design. This is very much a prototype and I have plans for improvement

I've now got more leather and some new needles on order

 

[Sundowner]

Niiicee!! Unfortunately, due to being retired I haven't got time to learn another craft!!

 

[Toddy]

Oh nice very nice indeed

Bet your son's chuffed too

M

 

[Minotaur]

Scout belts with those buckles were really cool. They had a ring either side so you had hanging hooks or could loop through with a handy hank.

 

[Fadcode]

Excellent work, like the stitching pony, keep the items coming, nice to see quality work.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Lovely work.

 

[John Fenna]

Very nice!

 

[Broch]

Thanks for your kind words all; very encouraging