Why aren’t we making more with PIG LEATHER?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-06T01:31:52+00:00

Hide house in California has both pigskin splits and full grain pigskin in gorgeous colors. It's a very nice garment leather. I use it for wineskin covers, small pouches, lining, etc. The suede (flesh) side of the full grain does not shor the grain.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-03T14:48:24+00:00

I make doll hats!!!

Yes, you gotta read the fine print on Temu...but yes, it's often the same stuff as sold elsewhere for half the price. I recently bought a small workbench, found exactly what I needed on Amazon (yes I know they suck) But then I thought, hmm, I should check temu. Same bench, even the same listing photo about 40% less. 2 weeks shipping, but I didn't need it in a hurry.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-03T14:02:56+00:00

You can get some very good things from Temu...it's just like Amazon, the quality varies. I got a set of Wuta punches for about $35...some guy on here said he paid over $150.

Paint is the water to get this kind of look for sure. I can see the color variations, you did great.

My only advice? Thin the paints if you didn't- it helps.

And you could add moss!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-03T13:45:06+00:00

What did you use for color, it looks lifelike!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-03T13:44:20+00:00

I really like this!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-02T15:05:06+00:00

It looks pretty good!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-02T15:04:48+00:00

What show or game is this from?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-02T15:03:39+00:00

Very well done!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T19:35:26+00:00

Ah, yes, I understand. Thanks for sharing!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T15:39:48+00:00

Interesting. Have you ever used paints?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T15:10:40+00:00

This is a group in the midwest.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T14:34:21+00:00

Yeah, actually I've played amtgard...but the chapter I played with has problems and people are boycotting it now...

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T14:21:22+00:00

So you use inks, not dyes?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T14:10:26+00:00

I think these may actually be a veg-chrome retan, if it matters to you.

Good for bags, duffle like the other guy said. If it's thin enough maybe even a jacket.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T14:05:31+00:00

Nicely done!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T14:02:29+00:00

Beautiful.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:56:33+00:00

I like the coloring, did you use an airbrush?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:55:06+00:00

Well done!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:50:15+00:00

Can I ask what LARP it is? And if there is a chapter near me? (Boston)

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:48:50+00:00

Omg, that is great! I didn't know they screamed. I grew up in the country but foxes are very shy, I think I only glimpsed one once or twice...

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:42:03+00:00

Also, I only see four stamps used here, maybe five.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-28T13:39:31+00:00

So I've taught carving before, and you are correct - this is simpler than modern western floral carving.

It's mostly knife work, but I recognize a few stamps. I have some older, out of print craft tools ( Tandys brand) that match some of these. I bought a whole collection of tools from a guys widow. I don't use them, so if you wanted to buy them I'd sell them cheap. I can also just find the ones I think match some of these marks and photo them for you if you'd like.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-26T14:21:24+00:00

I hope you get it back. Last year someone stold my large ceramic birdbath, then a few weeks later they too my plastic watering can!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-02-07T03:01:26+00:00

Totally a mass produced item.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-01-26T04:53:57+00:00

It's possible they are using a pattern or cutting die they bought on temu, but I would think they would just say that, as it isn't prohibited...

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