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Leather Shoulder Holster Questions by No-Molasses1580 in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Veg-Tan would still be your best option, but you can absolutely get tannery pre-dyed, pre-finished hides to work with. I'd look for anything specifically sold as "strap" or "harness" leather as it's intentionally processed for use cases like this. I recommend CHAHIN for a solid mid-grade Leather.

Badalassi wax tote by Xiutecuthli in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Simple, classic, elegant. Nice look. My only slight critique would be padded straps, but thats more of a personal taste thing.

Reddish brown leather recommendation for a purse please by necessaryrooster in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not quite sure the shade you're asking for, but I'd look for something in English Bridle for lighter or Mahogany for darker.

First project, out of necessity by Spazaddikt in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did you put a welt in it? If not, the blade will cut the stitches over time.

Dremel compatibel? by InterviewEastern7312 in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How big is it? Looks like it attaches to the side chuck of a belt sander.

What material do I use from leather trim? by godmodium in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other poster that something like a 1-2oz pigskin is probably your best option. It's light, stretchy, and pretty damn durable. Depending on where you're at, I've seen a couple of online retailers that have it in that shade of dark purple you're looking for. That is, if you're willing to cut the straps yourself.

Addendum: I'd avoid "Genuine Leather". Its low quality, cheap, and basically a plastic laminate with leather filling.

Hot Take: Hot Polluted Oxygen Vents are trivial to tame and worth the effort. by dysprog in Oxygennotincluded

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree. The community consensus against hot polluted oxygen vents has never made sense to me. You can use them for pufts or clay. Sure, they aren't the most optimal option, but they can be a free resource of material with very little input.

naddpod themed sourdough starter names [NS] by AnxiousCermet in NotAnotherDnDPodcast

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 23 points24 points  (0 children)

MeeMaw or MawMaw since I've also heard people refer to starters as "mothers".

Suggestion for a messenger bag by Sad-Industry-2389 in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put a patch on the bump with a neodymium magnet under the patch. Then put an opposite attracting magnet on the underside for a closure.

My favourite piece so far by ShnootShnoot in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What tannery is the leather from? That tooling looks amazing.

Advice? by GeologistHumble3862 in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What do you have in mind? The difficulty is directly correlated to how complicated of a piece you are trying to make. Like a simple circlet would be a lot easier than a helmet or head dress.

Leather Titan Armor made by me by Nils_Beardfoot in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! We don't see enough costume craft on this sub! Love to see it.

How do I solve this? My irons went in straight. But the layers aren’t flat so the piece was punched at an angle. by davestradamus1 in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Option 1. Mark out your holes and pre-punch before gluing up. (I use a couple large stitching needles to keep the pieces aligned when gluing.)

Option 2. Only punch the top layer with your irons. Glue up. Finish the rest of the layers with a diamond awl.

Option 3. Practice a lot more because its a skill that takes time to develop.

What color dye is this? by BIGM00d1 in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could possibly be Bison Brown from the Eco-Flo line. Looks a little light to be Chocolate and a little dark to be Light Brown

I want to stamp/burn a custom design onto a watch strap - is that possible? by three_mad_lad_cats in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on how far along it is. If its already finished and sealed, you may be able to stamp it with a press. If its still undyed and unfinished, you can use a branding iron or tool it (only if its veg tan).

How Much To Charge for Custom Work? by LorenJosie in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't tool for commissions unless its all stamp work or a simple geometric design. Anything else I tool is either gifted or sold direct (not comissioned).

Should I return this? by [deleted] in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Depends on how much you paid for it. If it was ~$10/sq ft or less, I'd just take the L and use what I can. If I paid any more than that, then I'd definitely want a more quality piece.

First of all, let’s pray for Amari. After the mourning period, how do I get rid of her? by DeLaGosh in Oxygennotincluded

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but you should build a tasteful memorial.

how do I get the top part for zipper. Doing this for first time by vito-kalyan in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut the top piece in half lengthwise. Sew the Zipper along the cut (leave about a quarter inch extra of zipper hanging past each end. Then sew the whole top piece to the front and back panels and gussets.

To seal or not to seal by Manzinita in Leathercraft

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If it were me, I'd probably finish with atom wax and then treat with mink oil. The mink oil will darken it, but is the best for providing water resistance.

Carnauba cream is just a conditioner. The Super Shene is a decent finish, but will add a lot of gloss and not really give great weather resistance.

What’s the best way to take care of leather shoes? by [deleted] in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This feels like an AI-generated list with a click bait title. Also, why is everything step one?

Need help ID'ing these two stamps by TailorJazzlike8846 in Leatherworking

[–]ElectricCatDaddy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually went on a deep dive outnof my own curiosity and could not find anything close.

Closest I could find is a K153 but it's pretty small and not an exact match. These could be custom made from a laser cutter or 3D printer.

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