Practice for the Granddaughter's Christmas Present

[BrokenolMarine]

Got a call from my Teenaged Granddaughter. For Christmas, she want's a pouch and strap like I made for her mother. It would be perfect for carrying her phone and cash when she goes into town. I don't have to use the same pattern of tooling, just "Get Creative" if you like. She would like the tooled pouch though. I'm flattered.

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In preparation for the project, I have started practicing for the tooling and trying out various patterns. I tried a Hearts pattern and the Oak Leaf and Acorns. I haven't stained or antiqued them yet... but here are the roughs. These are just first attempts to get a feel. I didn't try and get the edges razor sharp, nor did I worry about perfection in the entire pattern. I will finish the roughs as far as dying or staining.

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I will be trying a few more until I decide, then will start on that project. I don't know if it will be a build along or if I'll just post the finished product.
Pouch and strap will basically follow the same path as Mom's did.

[GunnyGene]

Very nice work. Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?

[North Country Gal]

Very nice work. Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?

That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.

[GunnyGene]

Very nice work. Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?

That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.

I only have the one Glock, but have other makes that could also use some decent mag pouches for single and double stack mags.

[GFK]

Nice! What is her favorite thing? Maybe, that would be a good pattern as well?

[Hatchdog]

How wonderful that your granddaughter called and requested some of your work. Can’t beat that for a compliment of your labors.

[BrokenolMarine]

Very nice work. Do you do magazine pouches for pistols?

That's a great idea for those Glocks you shoot, Marine.

I only have the one Glock, but have other makes that could also use some decent mag pouches for single and double stack mags.

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[BrokenolMarine]

Nice! What is her favorite thing? Maybe, that would be a good pattern as well?

She has very eclectic tastes, but I mentioned a space (planets/stars) motif and her mom said her jaw dropped. I have been playing with that. It may be well beyond my skill levels to bring THAT to life. I would love to carve/tool that for her. I have been sketching it, but can't get it to pop.

[daytime dave]

Your leather work is worthy of a frame around it!

[BrokenolMarine]

Your leather work is worthy of a frame around it!

I don't know that I'd go that far, although once in a while... I get lucky.