for things like that, I've first used some small files that I got from Harbor freight. They're fairly fine grit to get any serious imperfections, and then if you have some like, 1000 to 3000 grit wet sand paper to carefully go over the edge, almost like you're stropping it. That's what i've done. Good luck!
ya know, I never did a distance test, like keep riding until it dies? Cause I didn't want to walk back home 20+ miles or whatever. The 5ah battery, I used it and rode around the neighborhood several times and easily put 15 miles on it, and the battery indicators on the ego battery still showed 2 of the 5 bars light up. Plus, I wasn't going full speed/full throttle that whole time, which I think would affect distance. I hope that helps some. :)
Can you flame paint it before corrosion? And How did you etch it? A grinding wheel on dremel? I work with leather as well so its cool to find like minded artists! Very cool!
I just picked up patina work for an architectural company and I can’t find information on this type of work anywhere. Do you have any recommendations? Also have you ever been concerned about working with the chemicals and spraying processes involved in patina work?
As for recommendations, if I were to be doing this on a larger scale and larger pieces, I'd say get larger tubs, better equipment, and a space with LOTS of ventilation. Maybe even some type of air extractor. I haven't pursued it even further since I'm just doing some smaller pieces for artwork.
That turned out really sharp. I like the look of the handle strap but for me i like to grab the handle and with one motion place on shoulder. I dont like having to use two hands. Especially if i have groceries or whatever in one hand. I am attempting this bag with my domestic
this is stunning!! I really want to try this pattern. I'm a little scared because I've never worked with leather before, but I dont think that's going to stop me!
for the flame colors, I use a small torch. Like you'd use to make creme brulee. and then slowing make repeating passes over the same area until I get the colors/effect I want.
Bonjour, pensez vous que l'on puisse intégrer le petit cercle aux pétales lors de la découpe pour ne pas avoir à le coudre mais avoir directement une fleur entière ?
Very cool. Thank you for sharing your process with us. Really appreciate your chill delivery of all the necessary information, tips, opinions, warnings, narration, etc. at about the perfect level of detail. Really good video.
I wasn't aware that you have an Etsy shop. I follow it now. Good on you for selling BOTH patterns AND finished products, and the banner across the top is really nice. Do you have an Amazon link for the little placement pin things ???
Here's the ones I got. Note that some pins are longer than others, longer pins for use with thicker leather. I made the mistake once of buying pins that were really short, for use with very thin leather. www.amazon.com/Padyrytu-Position-Positioning-Stitching-Leathercraft/dp/B098QXP9HN/ref=ci_mcx_psdc_12897141_t1_B0CJBFC6M7
Nice pattern.... It was fun watching you modify your pattern to completion.... It confirms why I prefer you doing the designs and I'll do the builds...lol..... This'll be my third bag purchase from you... Keep them coming pal.... later
Great pattern. I am considering adding it to the luggage set I am planning to make. However, your poor presentation of it overshadows your excellent creativity. The video comes out as a series of loosely affiliated shorts as opposed to a tutorial that was thought out, scripted and edited. Sorry, but it was as enjoyable to watch as a tax audit.
Were you able to get those colors on the top half just by torching it or did the ammonia fumes it had been sitting in contribute to the metallic rainbow effect. Thanks for showing us this technique!
The colors on the top are only from torching, which i did several hours AFTER doing the bottom half. I've done that type of coloring on several pieces, so I can say that the ammonia fumes had nothing to do with the outcome.
I didn't fill them up too full, but it wasn't too bad. Also, and maybe it was due to the type of snaps I used, but I noticed that as I used them, snapping and unsnapping, they became easier. The other option that I thought of as I was cutting, and punching, and sewing, was to use those magnetic clasps that some purses use. You could use the same hole placement on my pattern, but use the magnets.
For the main flap? Really you could use any kind you'd like, but on mine, I cut out an area for a loop to poke through which then gets an antler horn tip slipped through to hold it closed.
