Re: Next Leather Project - 22 Plinking Pouches
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2022 1:34 pm
First step for todays work was to prep the main panel and the D-ring straps for the glue up. I took the sharp edges of the beveler and scratched up the areas where I would apply the contact cement to insure that there would be good adhesion. This insured a tight bond, at least until I could sew the Straps down.
Next, I very carefully painted a thin coat of contact cement onto the prepared areas. This meant watching the tip of the brush, and spinning it to contain any drips prior to leaving the can. I learned this the hard way when I dripped on a previous project. Finish won't penetrate thru or adhere to contact cement. Here the cement is applied and curing for the required time to turn tacky.
Next you CAREFULLY apply the straps in the indicated areas, insuring they are facing the correct direction. Putting one on UPSIDE down would suck. Not that I have ever done that. Put them on and put the clamps in place.
While the glue sets, I oiled the side panels, then burnished the edges. Buffed them out and applied the antiquing. Then wiped away the excess and set them aside to dry. This means they are all drying and awaiting the sewing on of the straps.
Once that is done a bit later, we can mark and measure for the box stitching, and we'll be done. Waiting in the wings... ?
The kit for the second pouch.
Already I have to decide... do I duplicate this project and let my friend decide which she likes better? (Likely avenue) Or go with a basketweave direction, and STILL let her decide... Miss T likes this one fine and would be good either way.
Next, I very carefully painted a thin coat of contact cement onto the prepared areas. This meant watching the tip of the brush, and spinning it to contain any drips prior to leaving the can. I learned this the hard way when I dripped on a previous project. Finish won't penetrate thru or adhere to contact cement. Here the cement is applied and curing for the required time to turn tacky.
Next you CAREFULLY apply the straps in the indicated areas, insuring they are facing the correct direction. Putting one on UPSIDE down would suck. Not that I have ever done that. Put them on and put the clamps in place.
While the glue sets, I oiled the side panels, then burnished the edges. Buffed them out and applied the antiquing. Then wiped away the excess and set them aside to dry. This means they are all drying and awaiting the sewing on of the straps.
Once that is done a bit later, we can mark and measure for the box stitching, and we'll be done. Waiting in the wings... ?
The kit for the second pouch.
Already I have to decide... do I duplicate this project and let my friend decide which she likes better? (Likely avenue) Or go with a basketweave direction, and STILL let her decide... Miss T likes this one fine and would be good either way.