Any inquiries, email me at: agarleather@gmail.com How to make a bag that seems to have no practical use except for the practice it gave me in making it.... Mulefoot Harness and Hide Goods
As a leather worker myself I gotta say you are very good. That tooling is amazing and I hope to reach your level of skill 1 day. I do good work but you're another level. A true master. Glad too see someone else keeping the old ways alive and not using machines and lasers. Hand stitching is unbeaten in durability. Machine stitched can't come close to the old saddle stitch.
Smart people talk through a video so viewers actually learn how to do the same thing. Stupid and conceited people just show off by doing something without telling anyone else how to do it, too.
James Ritchie well, that's not exactly true.. whether someone talks through a video or not doesn't make one smarter than the other. personally I enjoy crafting videos a lot more when there's just the sounds of the tools and workshop. it is sort of a meditation to me..
James Ritchie tbh, I don't think that you can learn how to make a saddle or a complex bag like this from just watching a video so it would be pointless him talking anyway. I think he makes these videos to show the process of how leather, high quality items get made, not as a source of teaching others how to do things. I think that it's wrong of you to accuse this man of being stupid and conceited when he clearly felt that it was unnecessary to talk during the video. Everyone has their own style and taste of what they like to see in a video so it's quite rude of you to describe the man with the words that you did. If you want to watch a video where people talk about what they're doing then there are plenty of videos which describe the process and I think that the gentleman is very unique with his style of producing his videos. I don't understand why you want him to be like other people and describe every little detail.
Почему то нет комментариев на Русском языке. Я восхищен мастерством умелых рук. То что вы делаете, это умирающее искусство, нынешняя молодежь уверена что все что им нужно можно сделать при помощи компьютера. А вот очень хотелось бы что бы у вашей работы были последователи.Ведь прекрасно творение рук человеческих)))))))))))))
How beautiful and incredible work made by hand. I am really impressed. I do not know here in Mexico the tools you have used for. Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Todo perfecto lo felicito por su trabajo y el esmero en transmitir sus conocimientos. Nada más me quedo una duda con que le hizo los agujeros a la vaqueta que esta bien gruesa porque no creo que con los tenedores haya podido hacerlos. Gracias por las atenciones.
Absolutely beautiful work!!! I'd like to try my hand at a project like that, I don't have 1/10 of the skill you do. Thanks for the insight though. It's obvious you are a true artisan in leather craft. Do you have a shop? I'd be interested in a bag like that or a haversack if you have one designed. Thanks for the post.
Beautiful work, I didn't know you could punch holes on the thin cutting board?, have to try it, also you were using a hammer on the tooling stone, didn't know you could do that also, thought they might crack, my one is quartz bout 1 1/2" thick.
question, I noticed that after you soaked the leather that you put it in the bag to set for a bit, as I'm just getting started with this hobby please forgive my ignorance on the subject, why put the leather in the bag, does it help in some way. thank you, and beautiful work by the way
It's called casing the leather. Typically, you'll soak the leather, bag it, and stick it into the refrigerator overnight. Then take it out and let it dry somewhat.
People have varying opinions about casing. Does it help? That depends. I use this technique when I am tooling. It helps the swivel knife cut a bit more cleanly and it gives bevels and stamp work a nice rich and crisp look. If you are just starting out don't worry about things like casing; you should focus on swivel knife work and edge beveling. Also, be sure to use good quality leather as it makes a HUGE difference. Having a bearing yolk instead of the cheap action found in most starter kit swivel knives is also something to look into. Best of luck.
First off- absolutely love your videos. In particular, I like the use of just Neatsfoot oil on the leather for a bit of darkening. I tried it on my round knife sheath (with black edges) and got tiny bits of dye on the otherwise pristine leather My question is how do you keep your items looking so neat and pristine while using dye for the edges?
I am just curious how many times you cut yourself learning... I’m a professional knife and tool sharpener and I cut myself a ton learning my craft ... beautiful work by the way
waw waw waw fantastica . Can you please tel me what type of leather did you use for this and what is the thickness of the leather ? Thanks alot for your advice .
