Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 16, 2015 How about a bit of dog or cat? OMFG... too fluffy.... tickles the wrists... that's hideous.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northantsrich 1 Posted July 16, 2015 How about a bit of dog or cat? OMFG... too fluffy.... tickles the wrists... that's hideous.. Yea I saw them in a London art gallery and thought they were pretty hideous as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 16, 2015 Workin' on a Yellow Toady today. Black stitching tomorrow and she's done.. Since having my heart attack at the gym last Monday and being forced to take time off and just sit and relax I have been enjoying making these things..Learn as I go. I do have some Elephant on the way.. Ethically sourced ofcourse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phizzy 0 Posted July 16, 2015 Get yourself some stitching forks for punching your holes, will save you lots of time. Some really great work here though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phizzy 0 Posted July 16, 2015 http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181722620008&alt=web Something like these and go for the 3mm ones as the finer stitching looks much neater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 17, 2015 http://pages.ebay.co...2620008&alt=web Something like these and go for the 3mm ones as the finer stitching looks much neater. Cheers, I'll do that. Finished this yellow beast finally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 28, 2015 Well, my piece of Elephant hide arrived. Seen here next to Bronzo on the first toad I made. It's really soft yet tough. Should make some wicked straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 30, 2015 Going to be so busy on my days off. Just back f rom a local leather dealers shop and bought some Eel, Toad, Barramundi (amazing tiger coloured) and Roo skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted July 30, 2015 Wow, your leather crafting skills are truly impressive, very nice work! Do hope you decide to put some up on M2M over time. Take care mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 30, 2015 Wow, your leather crafting skills are truly impressive, very nice work! Do hope you decide to put some up on M2M over time. Take care mate! Thank you for your kind words. A Salmon skin and a White Toad strap of mine are available here. PM if interested in those or any of the others that are not sold and I will work out a deal for you. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted July 31, 2015 Looking the goods Ian...Can vouch for these straps guys have a brown cobra on my 508 at the moment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luv2flyjrn 6 Posted July 31, 2015 Wow those look great. I like the elephant. Posting while getting ready for work so only had time to view the pictures. Is there a website to buy these? Or way to custom order? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakurai 1 Posted July 31, 2015 Wow, your leather crafting skills are truly impressive, very nice work! Do hope you decide to put some up on M2M over time. Take care mate! Thank you for your kind words. A Salmon skin and a White Toad strap of mine are available here. PM if interested in those or any of the others that are not sold and I will work out a deal for you. Cheers Awesome - unfortunately I only do 24 and 22mm, but will definitely keep my eyes peeled for any future offerings. Cheers mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart 0 Posted July 31, 2015 I really like your straps. You should try turning the edges of the leather instead of coating them. On straps it really takes it to the next level, especially with exotic skins. If you are not sure what I mean there are numerous youtube videos showing the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOiuBcl2fek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdakers68 0 Posted July 31, 2015 Very cool stuff , I am digging the Toad ones I like the textures and different colour options !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 1, 2015 I really like your straps. You should try turning the edges of the leather instead of coating them. On straps it really takes it to the next level, especially with exotic skins. If you are not sure what I mean there are numerous youtube videos showing the process. https://www.youtube....h?v=jOiuBcl2fek Some interesting techniques on that video, I'll look into this more. Thanks for pointing it out. Very cool stuff , I am digging the Toad ones I like the textures and different colour options !!! I like it as well, especially on a thick backing leather, the texture is Reptillian. Every colour of the rainbow is available. I still have a purple, brown, tan and blue/black to make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 4, 2015 Elephant backed with super soft Kangaroo. A work in progress. Stitching time.. Turned out only 3mm thick and so damn soft and supple. and done..... Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted August 6, 2015 Looks great Ian! Crazy feel.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 6, 2015 Looks great Ian! Crazy feel.... Crazy soft too and with this 1mm Kangaroo backing the whole thing is just 3mm thick and it's like butter in your hands.... Amazing.. Barramundi Strap tomorrow.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted August 6, 2015 Thats what i wanna see;)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repvar 1 Posted August 6, 2015 odd I expected elephant to be a lot more exotic looking(does it feel different at least?) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC1221 44 Posted August 6, 2015 The toad looks amazing! Hope you have some 24mm ones for sale again soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 7, 2015 Couple of Barramundi Straps in progress. Should look good on my Pumpkin. for the Antipodeans amongst us, this, is a Barramundi. hairy back side. glue and assemble with just enough for one more.. I'm high on glue fumes and eyes are pooched.. Finish these next week. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s4guy85 0 Posted August 7, 2015 Wow, your work continues to amaze me and your use of different/unique skins is wonderful to see. Gives me a lot of ideas for the future. Thanks for sharing with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
