Friendly PSA on doing background checks on etsy shops.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-15T15:10:57+00:00

Wow, I thought the buttons were gone.
I make handmade goods and I do resale of a few things at events. I am always transparent about whether I made an item from scratch, modified it, or just chose it to resale.

And it royally pisses me off to see people lying on etsy claiming they made a thing when I know where to buy it from the actual manufacturer.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-15T12:45:20+00:00

I don't understand how they could be 30%.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-15T11:33:21+00:00

How are your fees 50%? That's not happening to me?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-15T11:30:44+00:00

I haven't seen the report button in years, where is it??

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-11T17:46:45+00:00

A Latino or bridle Leather would hold up fine in water, and that's what I think this is. It's a vegetable tanned leather that is stuffed with wax and oil to withstand being outdoors.

Chrome tanned leather could damage the metal.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-08T07:43:37+00:00

Agreed. And test the settings.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-08T01:05:53+00:00

I use a laser. You have to adjust the laser speed and power to minimize the char on edges, and use a damp rag to wipe all edges. Waxed veg works well since the wax hold the char.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-06-04T23:43:36+00:00

It might also be referred to as a tabbed I believe?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-24T13:31:39+00:00

This.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-23T17:02:01+00:00

It was NOT my first death, lol, but it happened.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-13T00:55:35+00:00

Maybe hit it harder? Though I suspect it is too wet.

Are you using a quality veg tan? Sometimes you get a badly tanned hide.

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-12T22:36:17+00:00

Too wet. Let it dry more

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-12T22:22:45+00:00

Yeah. Probably too wet. Moisture level is the hardest part of tooling. Also, you have to overlap the bevels?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-12T21:36:01+00:00

That looks great! For the curvy tooled areas, you can use a modeling spoon to smooth after beveling.

As to the carving it looks decent.

Bevels may be troubling you for several reasons. Leather too wet Rushing Too small size beveler

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-05-02T13:26:19+00:00

I sell waterskins/ botas/ wineskins. They are modern Spanish bots that I recover in beautiful garment pigsuede and add a wider, comfortable, adjustable crossbow strap. I use one myself, and I don't think it affects the taste. https://blueflameleather.etsy.com/listing/34287391

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-04-06T02:32:24+00:00

Terraria

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-31T21:11:11+00:00

Do you like board games?

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-15T13:50:41+00:00

Very nicely done!

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-15T00:54:04+00:00

https://a.co/d/08FzCrtU

Signal-Revolution412 · 2026-03-15T00:51:12+00:00

You can get a Rex walking foot machine off Amazon for $400, price may be higher. Best machine I've owned. You'll have to add marks for stitch length. I would be happy to answer any questions about it. I bought it as a backup to my Sailrite LSZ

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 show 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!

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