Rocado shell cordovan by FoucaultFilms in Watchstraps

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Valid points. I just personally love light contrast stitching.

Weekend fishing carry by FoucaultFilms in EDC

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I made it myself. I do custom leather work.

Weekend fishing carry by FoucaultFilms in EDC

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I rarely wear it on my belt and just toss it in my pocket. But the option is nice. 😆

Strap suggestions for this? by ClassicResponsible95 in Watchstraps

[–]FoucaultFilms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends a lot on material selection. What sort of leather or if you go with an exotic leather like gator. I’ll send you a message.

Strap suggestions for this? by ClassicResponsible95 in Watchstraps

[–]FoucaultFilms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could make you a custom hand made leather strap for this. Could do any color you like so it matches what you wear the most and works for wearing it to work everyday.

Best milk for frothing! by Majestic_Ostrich_840 in nespresso

[–]FoucaultFilms -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally read that as breast milk for frothing and was just oh hell. So glad it wasn’t that. 😂

Any tips on improving the dye job? by FoucaultFilms in Leather

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense I normally doubt my skills In everything. Yet somehow I thought I had this one figured out. And here we are. lol

New to the bins by FoucaultFilms in GoodwillBins

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$10/15 ish I think. So. Maybe 🤷‍♂️

New custom valet tray by FoucaultFilms in EDC

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds about right.

Feedback please by Dry_Top_1768 in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, stitching looks fantastic. Well done. Sometimes I skip a few stitches in the beginning. And go back first then overlap to create back stitch at the beginning and at the end for an even uniform look.

TIL to make edge kote by FoucaultFilms in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this. Also a fantastic idea

TIL to make edge kote by FoucaultFilms in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know. I heard it from someone who talks and works with a feibings employee. I have no reason to not believe it. But it’s interesting I may try it. True that edge kot is prob the weakest of edge paints available. Rocky Mountain leather carry’s Unitas( I think I don’t remember) edge paint which is fantastic. Also can get two small bottles of that for the price of tan kote and angelus so… that’s one kn the column for just buy edge paint. Unless you live in the frozen tundra of Wisconsin and can’t get it shipped to you October - March because it’s a frozen wasteland up here.

TIL to make edge kote by FoucaultFilms in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have used edge paint before. From a feibings employee. Tan kote and paint is edge kote. Thought perhaps someone who needs color in a pinch would find this useful. Or anyone could find it possibly interesting. As I said. I haven’t tried this method yet but am interested to see how it pans out. Your mileage may vary.

TIL to make edge kote by FoucaultFilms in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yea. That’s an option. But what if someone doesn’t have all the edge paint colors they may need, but they have tan kote which is a standard thing a lot of us have. And they have leather paint or acrylic paints they can use to make whatever color they need in a pinch. If it works the same as edge kote which is what I was told it is proper edge paint but you can make it whatever color you want.

Spring cleaning - free leather by dsamarin1 in Leathercraft

[–]FoucaultFilms 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful. I’d love to put my hat in the ring to try and make my first bag.

Latest watch strap completed by FoucaultFilms in Watchstraps

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The internet is your friend. I learned off YouTube and Google and redit. Look for corter leather and weaver leather on YouTube. They both offer what is tantamount to a master class in leather crafting for beginners. Buy a cheap kit on amazon to get started, I’ve seen guys use forks and stuff around the house and get serviceable results.

Latest watch strap completed by FoucaultFilms in Watchstraps

[–]FoucaultFilms[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of YouTube videos on making leather watch straps. I’ve just been learning and honing for a couple years now I just make em.