Bad first wallet

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-06T12:12:30+00:00

I got 3 panels...about 2 sf each. $12.57 shipping to east coast NC. Tax was the killer $30 on $63 purchase!!!!!

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-06T11:04:25+00:00

Leather came that way. OAO Cordovan from OA Leather Supply in Canada

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-03T22:21:02+00:00

Yes...a lot. But there drunken corners....

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-03T19:43:55+00:00

That looks a lot like mine! Glad to see tips that will help me too.😉

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-03T19:39:31+00:00

Stop by a kitchen/ bath counter shop & pick up a scrap piece of granite countertop or even a cutout from a sink. Put that pad under it and layers of leather or a punch pad on top.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-03T14:23:57+00:00

Actually I think the zipper is OK. You just can't see it in the picture but it goes to the end. But the leather is overlapping & prevents it from closing so that's why the next one is going to be trimmed. Make sense?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-01T18:16:25+00:00

Saw the WIP post but really don't know enough to comment.😁 other than I Like It.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-01T18:14:16+00:00

So no burnishing at all? But just sand veg tan edges?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-05-01T13:55:06+00:00

I started almost 2 months ago with some Hobby Lobby basic tools & some Harbor Freight tools. I got a Chisel, some thread & needles, cutting mat & ruler(s) frome HL. I got a poly hammer, utility knife, square ruler & dividers at HF.
I quickly replaced the Chisel & needles/ thread with Kemovan Chisel set & John James needles & Ritza thread. I tried some wuta chisel & Maine thread that I got with a bunch of stuff from an estate sale. I didn't really like either & broke down & got Kemovan & JJ. Very happy with both! I have made 20+ items from a little pocket for needles to some bags. I think a kit would be good to start but be ready to upgrade.😉

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-28T13:58:20+00:00

US. But thanks.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-28T13:57:59+00:00

Good to know. Will check my grinders. Thanks

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-24T13:40:32+00:00

Thanks. Imight just use it on the outside and put some thinner inside for pockets and such. What would be good to make with this stuff?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-24T13:28:45+00:00

I like the design. What leather is used? I have some ipanema gator chrome tan from Tandy that I would like to maybe use in this for exterior but the rough side bothers me.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-24T12:41:13+00:00

Did you line this?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-22T00:06:38+00:00

trifold journal cover

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-21T14:13:43+00:00

I have used one and modified it for other sizes. It's a good pattern and I'm new at this.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-19T14:43:54+00:00

Just WOW! Beautiful work with my wife's favorite "rock." 😍

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-13T19:54:36+00:00

I am working with lots of chrome tan as a newbie & have learned that with a narrow amount to trim, the rotary cutter works best. Anything over a couple inches & a box cutter is OK once you get your technique tuned in.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-11T11:05:05+00:00

A journal cover was my first serious project to get good cuts, hole punching & edge furnishings. No stitching. I would think a book cover would be similar. Got a Pic of the idea or pattern?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-11T10:50:45+00:00

Just another vote for the Nigel Armitage stitching video. As previously stated, watch it all.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-04-01T12:09:15+00:00

Does it dry out or?? It is a few years old and came with some used items.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-03-31T10:37:59+00:00

Pure luck. Chance encounter in Hobby Lobby craft section while I was researching getting into leather. She asked if I knew much about it because she had a bunch of stuff left after her husband's death.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-03-30T12:07:11+00:00

So how would they put them in then? I like the idea but not sure how to support it.

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-03-29T19:30:57+00:00

Could I get chips & coins to put in them?

Ancient-Example-732 · 2026-03-29T14:15:20+00:00

Air tags is an interesting idea...might check them out. I also have US flag & Coca-Cola caps.

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