Making a Lord of the Rings Style Leather Pouch 

I noticed some people were complaining about the fact that I used a plastic cord lock on this when it's a leather pouch. There are several more traditional options you could use for this, namely either just knotting the cord or using a bone or wooden bead on the cord. Knotting the string is a nuisance and is likely to get snagged and come un-done. A bone or wooden toggle doesn't have the same grip that a cord lock does and won't close the pouch securely. Everything that I do I think through at length, please don't think I either don't know how to do it another way or can't be bothered! I have used the cord lock because it is the best solution for this item; sometimes there is a compromise between form and function, function should come first. I don't make items which won't work as well by limiting myself to historical accuracy since it hasn't been made for any sort of re-enactment or prop purposes so there's no need. Plus videos like this are designed to give people ideas and a general idea of how things go together, there is nothing to stop people making items however they choose.

Every time I find myself rushing a section of something I am building I think "Now Ian Atkinson would take his time here and pay attention to the detail before moving on". You have a great attention to the little details. Well done as per usual.

Brilliant, you are a wizard when it comes to leather work!

I must say...your leather work is first rate! I've learned a so much from you..I just wish I could achieve your level of craftsmanship. So inspirational, simple, clean and beautiful! Bravo!

Awesome work on this Ian. Thanks for sharing it!

Dang. Taught me a lot of stuff other than just showing us how to make the pouch. Thanks for the vid.

Does it open easily enough that I can readily access gold to throw to peasants without fumbling around and looking like a taffer?

I'm suddenly interested in making leather stuff

You have excellent timing. I've been experimenting with belt pouches and could never get the corners right. I think you just solved my problem for me. Thanks

i am fascinated !^^

Brilliant build

Very beautiful work of art! Impressed with the detailed precision you employ @ every step. :D Thank you.

i view many many vids for "inspiration" for MY projects... i truly love this project and will make it for "myself". tysvmfs i appreciate ALL of your vids... pls continue your inspiring vids...

Wow! looks great.

That's fantastic! I have half a side of upholstery leather that I have been trying to figure out how to use up. These will be perfect. Thanks for posting!

Super awesome this and all your art work, all the thing you do are art !!!

Nice job, really liked the way that bag looked.

maravillosos todos sus trabajos

Not that I would ever make any of this stuff..I just like watching you work. :D