JohnG 41 Posted October 26, 2015 I don´t know if I already said this a while ago, but I really like the toad. I have a few that hang out behind my house at night, but for now they are safe. Actually, I did buy some burgundy snake from my supplier - but he didn´t know what kind of snake, nothing trully exotic, just "snake". Have to make something one of these days. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 26, 2015 I don´t know if I already said this a while ago, but I really like the toad. I have a few that hang out behind my house at night, but for now they are safe. Actually, I did buy some burgundy snake from my supplier - but he didn´t know what kind of snake, nothing trully exotic, just "snake". Have to make something one of these days. . Hi John, Toad is one of my favourites too, the reptilian texture and hard wearing leather makes it a dream to work with. I picked up the Burgundy snake above from my dealer a couple of weeks ago and he didn't know what variety of snake it was either. Just snake. The orange one above is fish, Carp to be exact and it was surprisingly good to work with. I like exotics and always on the lookout for different things.. Cheers Ian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnG 41 Posted October 26, 2015 My place doesn´t have too much in the way of exotics - I generally only work with vegetable tanned leather and dye it and I haven´t tried anything else except suede and canvas. For some reason Spain sucks for sourcing exotics - not like in the States where there are a ton of websites. Internet commerce in Spain is like ten years behind the U.S. I imagine Australia is, like the UK, about par with the U.S. But here they are slow adopters. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 26, 2015 Hi John, most of mine are either on a veg tan kangaroo backing, lucky enough to get very usable offcuts in a lot of colours or from the upholstery guys at work when they recover things.Makes good soft backing. My dealer has a fair bit of exotic material, I'm still to try his stingray and ostrich foot, he's trying for some shark and is currently out of stock of chicken foot panels. Crazy huh? They come in different colours and I'll jump on some when he gets more. I'm not sure if it's even usable as a watch strap but I'll have a go. Cheers Ian Chicken Foot Indigo Blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted October 26, 2015 Hi John, most of mine are either on a veg tan kangaroo backing, lucky enough to get very usable offcuts in a lot of colours or from the upholstery guys at work when they recover things.Makes good soft backing. My dealer has a fair bit of exotic material, I'm still to try his stingray and ostrich foot, he's trying for some shark and is currently out of stock of chicken foot panels. Crazy huh? They come in different colours and I'll jump on some when he gets more. I'm not sure if it's even usable as a watch strap but I'll have a go. Cheers Ian Chicken Foot Indigo Blue The chicken in blue looks very nice! Similar to ostrich but very nice color! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 26, 2015 Chicken is the closest living relative to the T-Rex and that foot pattern does look prehistoric.. cant wait to try it. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 27, 2015 Finished these three today. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 31, 2015 Supporting the Aussies tonight in the World Cup - Green and Gold Seasnake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks the goods mate....oy oy oy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks the goods mate....oy oy oy! Hey there Todd, Almost finished this 20mm BLING THING too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,333 Posted October 31, 2015 Finished these three today. Cheers Fabulous..................words fail me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,333 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks the goods mate....oy oy oy! Hey there Todd, Almost finished this 20mm BLING THING too... I'd love one of these, Ian. In 20mm would be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted October 31, 2015 Looks the goods mate....oy oy oy! Hey there Todd, Almost finished this 20mm BLING THING too... I'd love one of these, Ian. In 20mm would be perfect. That's fine Russ, but I need to model it on a DW first... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 1, 2015 BLING THING is finished. Another one I made today is a 22mm Orange Toad with thick black waxed thread. Seen here on my LMPO Pumpkin. Here's another I'm undecided what colour thread to use. What do you guys think? Black or white as seen here? or any of these colours? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markofkent 0 Posted November 4, 2015 Wow what a great strap and GREAT service Enjoy your summer in Aus as winter is settling in here in the UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 4, 2015 Enjoy Mark thanks for posting a pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 11, 2015 Attempting my first padded strap. 26/26 Burgundy Snake. Stitching tomorrow. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted November 12, 2015 Looking good Ian!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,333 Posted November 12, 2015 Having met Ian personally and also having purchased a few of his straps, I can vouch for his integrity and strap-making ability. Top Gent here folks, buy with full confidence. Russ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rawbaws 91 Posted November 13, 2015 Attempting my first padded strap. 26/26 Burgundy Snake. Stitching tomorrow. Cheers I LOL'd at your fingertips Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 13, 2015 Contact glue is my co-pilot.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 14, 2015 Under Construction 22/20 Pilot Style Black Cane Toad and a 22/22 Python Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strapviet 0 Posted November 15, 2015 I admire his works. Nice python and toad skin straps. Nice cut and nice stitching for a home made strap maker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted November 15, 2015 No glue fingers on sewing day.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
