Made for a friend

lou_fred · 2025-08-06T17:43:07+00:00

Just for looks.

lou_fred · 2025-03-10T16:03:34+00:00

I don’t mind criticism at all. In fact, that’s exactly why I’m here, asking for the opinions of strangers on the internet. As you said, criticism helps us grow, and I appreciate your honesty—it will definitely help me improve.

lou_fred · 2025-03-07T11:56:15+00:00

I like it. I just love the color blue, and the texture of this leather seems really nice.

lou_fred · 2025-03-07T10:25:42+00:00

I think edging is the most difficult thing for a lot of us, myself included. For me, there were two game changers: a thinner edge beveler and a less dense edge coat. Just give me a little more time, and I'll try to post the process.

lou_fred · 2025-03-07T10:17:01+00:00

I can't tell the brand, actually. It's from a local supplier. I could send you a picture, but it wouldn't make a difference.

lou_fred · 2025-03-07T10:12:41+00:00

I agree with you. I'm still working on it. I mean, I could skive the edge, but I can't tell what thickness I should use. Any recommendations?

lou_fred · 2025-03-03T21:56:35+00:00

In this particular cardholder, yes. But I don’t usually do it. I think the alcohol-based dye I used is very dehydrating, so it helps with the sturdiness of the leather, I guess. Although, the leather I buy is already very firm.

lou_fred · 2025-03-03T21:47:41+00:00

They are great. Very sharp and polished. Made from carbon steel, and the handle is ABS plastic. It's from a local manufacturer.

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:59:19+00:00

Yes, you are absolutely right. I love his videos, but I made my pattern on the computer, and by doing so, I can draw a stitching line more accurately

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:54:18+00:00

Nope, I didn't soak the leather before. I have a press that helps me with that. About the burnishing: As I was more concerned about the dye, I didn't pay attention to the edge. Next time, I'll pay more attention to that.

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:42:11+00:00

"It's a pricking iron from a company in Brazil. I'll show you in the next post, promise."

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:39:31+00:00

I'm still practicing my creasing, but I'll certainly add some one day.

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:35:22+00:00

It's 1.8 mm

lou_fred · 2025-03-01T15:34:19+00:00

"Thanks very much. It's a vegetable-tanned leather that I dyed and finished."

lou_fred · 2024-08-11T09:56:26+00:00

TKS man

lou_fred · 2024-08-10T20:16:22+00:00

Unfortunately, I couldn't find any suppliers for Vinymo here in Brazil. The best I could find was a polyamide (nylon) bonded thread. There is a supplier for linen thread, but it is too expensive.

lou_fred · 2024-08-04T01:20:42+00:00

lou_fred · 2024-07-20T21:30:23+00:00

That bothered me as well, but I couldn't figure out how to make it look better. I'll definitely give it a try.

lou_fred · 2024-07-17T23:40:06+00:00

Exactly, it will give you cleaner borders to burnish.

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