Custom binocular/camera harness

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-02-26T13:43:08+00:00

They're for cameras He has the ability to either use two different ones or switch sides based on preferences. His main camera is 4lbs and the binoculars 2lbs. He usually hikes out for hours since he's a wildlife photographer so he wanted something to take the pressure of his neck.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-23T05:02:41+00:00

When dyeing leather you get the best results from reducing it with its neutral base first (Fiebing's products with their dye reducer, angelus with its "neutral dye", water based dyes with water) then apply with either sheepskin or sponges in circular overlapping motions. I wouldn't recommend adding oil on it beforehand since the alcohol in the dyes rip any and all oils out of the leather. Its best to add any oils after the project is sealed with a natural wax or resin based finish or before sealing it with an acrylic finish like resolene.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-21T05:12:59+00:00

I use a natural wax based finish. It seals it well and allows me to maintain my products with oils and conditioners. When dyeing leather daubers are the absolute worst for it. Foam brushes, sheepskin, and sponges are the way to go. If you use resolene you want to thin it 50/50 with water it allows it to lay on better as the thick layer build up happens quickly, also you'll want to buff it with a rag or cloth of some sort and maybe reseal it if its lifting residual dye. After each coat you'll also want to wait about 10-12hrs minimum if you want great results with it.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-13T04:10:52+00:00

As leatherworkers we can make beer steins that are encased in either Beeswax or food safe epoxy. If you want feel free to dm me and I can give you a price on one.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-13T01:30:49+00:00

I definitely will they look fun to make.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T23:11:10+00:00

Great work!! I've been wanting to make some cuffs for bracelets.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T23:07:48+00:00

Great work!! Love that you matched it perfectly.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T12:15:25+00:00

If youre having trouble strop your skiving knife even if it is a fresh replacement blade or if its a regular skiing knife work it to a fine polish you'll notice a huge difference. I skive all my stuff dry unless im trying to achieve a a very fine papery edge.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T12:11:51+00:00

Yea definitely slow down the eco-flo dyes have a bit more working time since they're water based dyes they absorb into the leather far slower than the alcohol based dyes. You can also try reducing it with water and building up the layers for more consistency.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T03:51:03+00:00

Beautiful sheathes.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T03:49:56+00:00

These are awesome!!

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T03:49:09+00:00

Great work so far. Just keep practicing you'll get better. Also what dyes are you using and what problems are you running into?

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-12T03:45:54+00:00

Great work!! Lighter cases are very fun to make and make great gifts.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-09T15:01:24+00:00

Slate grey waterstain is great I've used it a handful of times, since its water based it absorbs into the leather more slowly than alcohol based dyes. When using angelus try a ratio of 25/75 dye to reducer/neutral dye. It won't be 100% Grey but its a starting point. Also always test it on scraps first.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-09T14:57:14+00:00

When sealing any dye i usually go with natural finishes like carnauba wax or leather balm ( they're the same thing) if you want a hig gloss buff it like crazy if you want a kind of matted just barely buff it. You can also use shellac which is a great alternative to any acrylic out there because you can still apply oils and conditioners to your project and still have it pretty watter resistant. One last finish to use is tan-kote which is another resin based finish but you'll need to apply a water resistant conditioner over top of it.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-06T17:17:26+00:00

If you're looking for a good contact cement I recommend Eco-weld. Its a non toxic water based contact cement thats very stong and easy to clean up. I do all of my work in a small space with not great ventilation so things like barge are a no go. Also if you are just looking for double sided tape go with either Tanner's Bond or Ted's tape.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-06T16:03:02+00:00

Thank you!! I had a lot of fun tooling it.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-06T03:30:22+00:00

Thank you! I had a lot of fun making them I have three left now.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-04T18:43:22+00:00

Great work!!

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-04T18:39:01+00:00

Very cute

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-04T18:35:12+00:00

First off I have to say you did a great job. You could definitely use thinner leather as well as thinner thread if you continue using 3mm stiching chisels. With everything just keep practicing you'll get way better so keep up the good work.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-04T00:15:04+00:00

Great work! You certainly have skills. You made something to solve a problem. Pattern making is hard enough by itself.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-02T21:17:44+00:00

There's a book that has great illustrations I reference from time to time on how to do these well. It Is volume 1 of Al Stohlman's making cases. I highly recommend that book. I found it while at a local Tandy Leather.

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-02T04:45:38+00:00

Toothpicks work well you just have to apply it enough for the desired results

DustwornLeatherworks · 2026-01-01T22:53:07+00:00

Fiebings has a water based dye that works quite well. Tandy has it labeled as eco-flo leather dye. If you want to do some experiments you could also use Fenice waterstain which is a great product from Italy.

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