Leather tooling attempt

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by svc40bt

Nice work. Can a tooled leather sporran be far behind?

Thanks svc40bt. Indeed -the sporran is not far behind ...

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Amoskeag

Wow! Great job. I've been doing leatherwork for years and never had the gumption to try tooling like that. Is it carved at all? That's my balking point. Maybe I'll have to get brave!
Bob

Thank you Bob! Yes, it's carved. The very pretty lady at the store (Tandy) was truly helpful as she supervised my efforts. That's the best situation, when you have an experienced leathercrafter around to ask questions to.

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by Donnie

First attempt! Well done!

Thank you Donnie! I've just looked at your work -- truly impressive and inspiring especially to a newbie like me!

**svc40bt** · 7th January 09, 09:00 AM

Where is the Tandy store?

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 09:19 AM

Are you wanting to go there because I said there's a very pretty lady that works there?

It's in Essex, MD.

**fudgeman** · 7th January 09, 10:27 AM

Well done.

**A Hay** · 7th January 09, 10:45 AM

Well done, Meinfs.

I always make a practice design on a scrap of leather before I try a new design on a sporran. Helps to determine what you want to change on the important item cause there is little chance to correct a design after you carve or stamp it.

Look forward to seeing your next piece.

Tom

**1MUNK3** · 7th January 09, 11:35 AM

That's a wonderful job, especially for your first attempt. I myself did quite a lot of leather work when I was younger. I'm looking to get back into it. This spring my Lads and I are going to start by making a few targes, after that who knows, sporrans, baldrics, sheaths, belts etc........ Again great job !

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by fudgeman

Well done.

Thanks, fudgeman

**meinfs** · 7th January 09, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by A_Hay!

Well done, Meinfs.

I always make a practice design on a scrap of leather before I try a new design on a sporran. Helps to determine what you want to change on the important item cause there is little chance to correct a design after you carve or stamp it.

Look forward to seeing your next piece.

Tom

Thank you much Tom. Your work is wonderful and inspiring.

That is very good advice. I was told not to double-stamp to try to correct anything. Test twice and stamp once.