YAY! I love your videos! You did an amazing job! Don’t forget to oil your case on the outside to make sure it is waterproof and conditions the leather. :) Thank you for the plug and I’m so happy I could help you to make your case! I’m a big fan so this is a wonderful ego boost and pure compliment. Thank you.
Ooo, thank you for the reminder about the oil, I need to get on that! You are very welcome for the plug, I am happy to share great tutorials with everyone when I find them!
"Mr. Donner's Woodpile"...a lovely children's story about an enchanted woodpile where the animals that live there have magical adventures and speak so they can tell us about them.
Make a clothing line called fashionably sick. Leather insulin cases, Lace stomi bag covers, astma pump holders that looks like gun holders and etc. GOD I'M SO INSPIRED!
The good thing about making it a bit too big is that you could probably put chapstick/spare bobby pins/some other tiny object you might need in there as well
I had to laugh, when you took out your phone of all things...I thought it was a small prayer book or something similarly ‚authentic‘ at first 😂 The case looks very good, like an actual antique!
The moment at the end, where the twig kept getting in the way and your reaction. I burst out laughing. There is just something about the contrast of the medieval looks and contemporary behaviour, that I think is really charming. You seem like a person that is down to earth and genuine and I really appreciate that. I happily subscribed and am looking forward to new videos of yours.
Don't put leather in or near any sort of heating elements or near a fire to force it to dry faster, it ruins the leather, makes it shrink too much and can warp. You can however, use an ordinary fan blowing room temp air on it. This gives me an idea to make a stout pouch for my cell phone. I would rather wear it from my belt, but I don't like the modern equivalent of the clip on backings. I was going to crochet one, but it would be too floppy and would not protect the phone very well. I want to put something like small carabiner clips or large lobster claw clasps on it to click it onto either my belt or belt loops to my pants without having to remove the belt on and off when I want to add on or take off the case at will.
I have this idea of a future life of mine where, while not necessarily dressed in period costume--save a shift and bathrobe, cuz that's how I kind of do things now--I'd have one of these to carry not a cell phone (I do not own one and probably never will), but all those weird little things I find I need during the day--pen, paper, nail clippers, tweezers, debit card. It would be there, accessible and look way more cool than anything else I can think of.
1:43 . Eek! no the marble slabs are used for tooling. That's a bad idea for the same reason glass cutting boards are; every time the blade hits the marble it would dull so much more than when it hit wood and might even chip the corners if it hits just wrongly enough. I think you chose well in lieu of a cutting mat or other such item.
I wonder if you could mount a loop of string to your piece of wood to make it easier to remove? Possibly around the edges so you would in essence be pulling from the bottom not the top.
I think you did pretty well on this. I'm tempted to make one myself, but I might try it with layers of cloth. Leather work is absolutely foreign to me lol
Skyving? Is that what 'skyving' is? In the north of England - we have a term: 'skyving off' which means, sort of, not doing what you're supposed to be doing. Typically it's a way of saying, 'bunking off' or 'playing hookey'. Skyving means like time-wasting so that you don't have to do your work. So I wonder what the exact etymology of the term is. How did it get from shaving leather edges to what I have always used it to mean? Like 'swinging the lead' originally came from an actual job aboard ship.
Skiving as in the thinning the edges of using a skiving knife. In the modern UK has come to mean being lazy. But as pointed out in the video it is a lot of work. This may have come to pass because skiving is a skill that commanded extra pay, and better working conditions creating envy in the other workers.
Now i want such bag too... (((( you used only water to make the relief image? I see you use also a number of some professional tools, you're a leathercrafter?
Hiding my cell phone / "pixie stone" during events is always an issue for me. I want to do this so bad, but I'm absolutely horrible with leather. Where do you buy supplies? Would a mock up be a good idea here, or a waste?
I laughed when you took out your phone from the case at the end XD I have kind off the same problem because I am into cosplay and I always try when I can to do a case, a bag, or a backpack that can suit my cosplay. The last one I did was a red accordion handbag made from paper mache and cardboard.
1:42 noooo, dont cut directly on marble! this will ruin your blade! Marble is great, but it should only ever be used if a cutting mat is over the top of it!
Wow again, beautiful work on your leather case to hold your cell phone and I love your entire outfit. Is there anything you can't make, you seem to have the talent to make anything you want.💙💚💜
Awesome case! I came across your channel a couple of months ago, and have been so impressed with your passion and craft. I’ve never attempted any type of costuming, but watching your projects come to life is so much fun. I get excited whenever I see a new video of yours pop up in my feed. Keep up the great work! Happy costuming 😊😊😊
Question: both your walk through and Ms. Hicks' videos show the glue being used liberally on all layers - but the lid separated from the case layers when the lid was cut apart. Which layer is glued just to the bottom case portion? Is it the third layer? And do you apply the glue just to the case part, for more control? Forgive the probably dense questions, please and thank you.
Folks out our way have found that many installers of granite countertops just throw away the cut-outs from sinks, and are happy to give them to someone who wants them. Usually a nicely-sized oval.
Gorgeous! I love the dress, I'd love to make one like this but how would you keep it clean, it looks like a lot of work! The case turned out amazing! I'm gonna add leathercrafting to my future hobbies, thanks to you!
Slightly off-topic, can you tell me the provenance of the take-down spoon on the right side of the screen at 0:25? I've never seen screw-apart anything from the middle ages! Thank you!
Thank you for this video - it was really helpful to get an overview of the process, because it helped me identify the skills I should develop before trying to make my own leather case.
Delightfully asymmetrical stitches… I’m stealing that. I’ll give proper credit, but I’m going to replace “I effing screwed up again” with the new G version.
Wonder if pitch glue would've worked? It's a native American glue but still period correct. You can make it primatively but you won't like the ingredients. I don't mind them.
Okay, but like, that is so cool! It's obviously not an "easy" process, but it's defiently helping inspire me to try it out sometime.......if only I had the tools, or money.....
I should make one big enough for my inhaler and spacer! Though it would have to be really big because my spacer isn't collapsible Plus I'm vegetarian Is vegan leather a proper substitution? Or should I just stick to knitting and sewing pouches for my various medical needs XD
Artemis above you answered my questions about my next project. I had a cloth bag schematic I made and its useless for my phone, so here's my next project.... when I have the money for supplies
Morgan! That's so cool! And it might be a good beginner project because you don't need a ton of specialized tools or forms! (I could be wrong; don't take my word on this, I'm just excitable.) I'm glad to see the cord you made in another video found a good home! Oh, I need to try this! I have leatherworking friends; maybe they would let me borrow some tools for a day if I make them dinner or something.
Tried following Barry Hicks' original video and yours, but couldn't find an answer yet, so I'm dying to know - what's needed to make this case in terms of leather? Bit of a newb with leatherworking so no idea what leather to use for the outside layer - I caught that 1-2 ounce calfskin for the inner layers but not clear on the outside.
When I made my first box my grandmother told me to wrap the wood with Saran Wrap or plastic bag so it seemed to come out easier and never bake it in the oven but since you did it gives it a very old antique look being burnt like that that's kind of really cool
I love your series, but can I please help with anything leather related? Been doing it about a decade now and I could definitely shed some light and make the projects easier.
Thankyou, well done on completing your leather purse. Many years ago, l purchased a leather lady bag, purse, whilst staying with my great aunt. She was delighted with bag, explained to me that it was a pigs skin bag, very thin, fine leather. Years later, doing charity work, l visited a Roman site. They explained the process of leather, part of work, entailed scraping the back of the leather. It was steeped in dyes, which were not healthy, for the people working in the tannery. There was a well, which was out of bounds to the public, as concern if contaminated by dangerous bacteria, due to past tannery processes. The olden type glue, used for purses, were also varied. Making one purse would be enjoyable. Where as years ago, a person may be fully employed, all their life, so breathing various glues, may have been a disadvantage. We are only now, beginning to fully appreciate, all the skills, involved in making many leather items. Another explanation, that perhaps poorer population, had purses made from old sacking material. Lovely phone holder. A treasure to keep. Best wishes for all your future craft making.☺️🌈
Is there anything you can’t do!?! Also, yay leatherwork! One of my favorite hobbies, but I’ve never tried doing any medieval or renaissance leatherwork. That looks positively amazing.
Man this is so cool, whats the coat of arms? Is it fabric or a veil? I wonder if i could reproduce my family's! I think i need to be realistic and start by a pair of socks rather than try leather working, i know im getting ahead of myself haha
With the size that phones are increasing by yearly, you will be set to use it for your future phones throughout your life. You saw the future and predicted it.
This is so amazing! :D I've never done leatherwork before but I would love to make one of these one day if I ever pursue the craft! So so so wonderful!
I watch a lot of painting conservations and seeing her pull out the rabbit skin glue hurt my soul a little bit but of course I’ve only seen it used on the old painting so I don’t actually know anything about it 😂
omg this is so gorgeous 😭
❤❤ Thank you! I need to get more leatherworking projects in my queue, they are very satisfying!
Karolina is here Thanks 🌞🌄🌅
Two of my favorite TH-camrs
So pretty and practical! The diversity of your skills never ceases to amaze me.
Absolutely amazing! Your talents are endless. Love your sense of humor.
your a genious morgan
UaU!! You is the best!!!!
I gasped when you said you put it in the oven😭
It turned out really great! But, alas, I am a vegan, so I will not use leather. I will stick to making things from fabric.
YAY! I love your videos! You did an amazing job! Don’t forget to oil your case on the outside to make sure it is waterproof and conditions the leather. :) Thank you for the plug and I’m so happy I could help you to make your case! I’m a big fan so this is a wonderful ego boost and pure compliment. Thank you.
Ooo, thank you for the reminder about the oil, I need to get on that! You are very welcome for the plug, I am happy to share great tutorials with everyone when I find them!
You stopped making videos. 😢
"Mr. Donner's Woodpile"...a lovely children's story about an enchanted woodpile where the animals that live there have magical adventures and speak so they can tell us about them.
Hi could you tell me more about this book woodpile I would love to get it for my granddaughter
This would be great for my daughter's insulin pump.
Kevin F That’s such a good idea!
Make a clothing line called fashionably sick. Leather insulin cases, Lace stomi bag covers, astma pump holders that looks like gun holders and etc. GOD I'M SO INSPIRED!
Allergy kit!
That is the most adorable idea!! Super cool and very functional. Let us know if you do end up making one for her! :D
This is such a good idea!! I have diabetes and would love a fancy case to carry around my pump all the time.
The good thing about making it a bit too big is that you could probably put chapstick/spare bobby pins/some other tiny object you might need in there as well
I had to laugh, when you took out your phone of all things...I thought it was a small prayer book or something similarly ‚authentic‘ at first 😂
The case looks very good, like an actual antique!
The moment at the end, where the twig kept getting in the way and your reaction. I burst out laughing. There is just something about the contrast of the medieval looks and contemporary behaviour, that I think is really charming. You seem like a person that is down to earth and genuine and I really appreciate that. I happily subscribed and am looking forward to new videos of yours.
:D Thank you Caefire! I have been having lots of fun with videos like this.
You didn't "burn" it.... it's "weathered"
Put a screw in the end of the wood to use to pull it out....
And wrap it in plastic so it doesn't glue to the wood
Great for someone's eppy pen as well! Easier to get at them a sporran or a pull purse.
Wow! It turned out amazing!
Don't put leather in or near any sort of heating elements or near a fire to force it to dry faster, it ruins the leather, makes it shrink too much and can warp. You can however, use an ordinary fan blowing room temp air on it.
This gives me an idea to make a stout pouch for my cell phone. I would rather wear it from my belt, but I don't like the modern equivalent of the clip on backings. I was going to crochet one, but it would be too floppy and would not protect the phone very well. I want to put something like small carabiner clips or large lobster claw clasps on it to click it onto either my belt or belt loops to my pants without having to remove the belt on and off when I want to add on or take off the case at will.
that looks fantastic! once i get my hands on some good leather i'll definitely try it out
It’s not a mistake, now that it’s oven-burned it really looks medieval. 😂❤️
This is the easiest demonstration I have ever seen! Time to trash the half made penner I did years ago and start afresh using your tips!
ARGH! I want one. But I'm too busy making Regency stuff atm... T_T... It looks so nice!
I have this idea of a future life of mine where, while not necessarily dressed in period costume--save a shift and bathrobe, cuz that's how I kind of do things now--I'd have one of these to carry not a cell phone (I do not own one and probably never will), but all those weird little things I find I need during the day--pen, paper, nail clippers, tweezers, debit card. It would be there, accessible and look way more cool than anything else I can think of.
1:43 . Eek! no the marble slabs are used for tooling. That's a bad idea for the same reason glass cutting boards are; every time the blade hits the marble it would dull so much more than when it hit wood and might even chip the corners if it hits just wrongly enough. I think you chose well in lieu of a cutting mat or other such item.
Thank you for the heads up!
You need gum tragacanth. or beeswax on the rough edges of your box then burnish with wood. That's how it's finished.
You can just use water and elbow grease to get a good quality burnish. No gum needed.
I wonder if you could mount a loop of string to your piece of wood to make it easier to remove? Possibly around the edges so you would in essence be pulling from the bottom not the top.
That is so freakin awesome! You are so very talented! Love the end where you look around and pull your cell out😂 Great job!👍
The burned section gives it an aged almost authentic look to it! If I make one of these I might do that too😁💛
I think you did pretty well on this. I'm tempted to make one myself, but I might try it with layers of cloth. Leather work is absolutely foreign to me lol
Skyving? Is that what 'skyving' is? In the north of England - we have a term: 'skyving off' which means, sort of, not doing what you're supposed to be doing. Typically it's a way of saying, 'bunking off' or 'playing hookey'. Skyving means like time-wasting so that you don't have to do your work. So I wonder what the exact etymology of the term is. How did it get from shaving leather edges to what I have always used it to mean? Like 'swinging the lead' originally came from an actual job aboard ship.
A 15th century pouch using a cell phone for a mold. How delightfully ironic.
Skiving as in the thinning the edges of using a skiving knife. In the modern UK has come to mean being lazy. But as pointed out in the video it is a lot of work. This may have come to pass because skiving is a skill that commanded extra pay, and better working conditions creating envy in the other workers.
Now i want such bag too... (((( you used only water to make the relief image? I see you use also a number of some professional tools, you're a leathercrafter?
Plug away 😊
Once again I'm not likely to ever make a leather case but was very interesting to watch! 😀
Hiding my cell phone / "pixie stone" during events is always an issue for me. I want to do this so bad, but I'm absolutely horrible with leather. Where do you buy supplies? Would a mock up be a good idea here, or a waste?
I laughed when you took out your phone from the case at the end XD I have kind off the same problem because I am into cosplay and I always try when I can to do a case, a bag, or a backpack that can suit my cosplay. The last one I did was a red accordion handbag made from paper mache and cardboard.
1:42 noooo, dont cut directly on marble! this will ruin your blade! Marble is great, but it should only ever be used if a cutting mat is over the top of it!
My life suddenly feels incomplete!
Not problem with making it too big. You have room for a pen or pencil.
Wow again, beautiful work on your leather case to hold your cell phone and I love your entire outfit. Is there anything you can't make, you seem to have the talent to make anything you want.💙💚💜
My mother made me tooled leather coin purse. I think that counts.
Awesome case! I came across your channel a couple of months ago, and have been so impressed with your passion and craft. I’ve never attempted any type of costuming, but watching your projects come to life is so much fun. I get excited whenever I see a new video of yours pop up in my feed. Keep up the great work! Happy costuming 😊😊😊
Aww, thank you Chris! I am so glad when I hear that folks like my videos, even if it's not something they intend to do/make themselves!
I've been excited to see this since the little live chat while you made the braid! It turned out so well! Your apron really pops out of the design.
At the end, you look like a time traveler who snuck off to safely check your anachronistic future device. 😄
Question: both your walk through and Ms. Hicks' videos show the glue being used liberally on all layers - but the lid separated from the case layers when the lid was cut apart. Which layer is glued just to the bottom case portion? Is it the third layer? And do you apply the glue just to the case part, for more control? Forgive the probably dense questions, please and thank you.
Would a large stone tile from a local hardware store like Lowe’s would be great for skyving?
I think so! Just needs to be very smooth, I know lots of folks use a marble slap, but a hefty tile might work too!
Folks out our way have found that many installers of granite countertops just throw away the cut-outs from sinks, and are happy to give them to someone who wants them. Usually a nicely-sized oval.
9:57 WITCHCRAFT!
Gorgeous! I love the dress, I'd love to make one like this but how would you keep it clean, it looks like a lot of work! The case turned out amazing! I'm gonna add leathercrafting to my future hobbies, thanks to you!
Slightly off-topic, can you tell me the provenance of the take-down spoon on the right side of the screen at 0:25? I've never seen screw-apart anything from the middle ages!
Thank you!
I love leather work and this was so satisfying! You're all medieval and then you pull out your cell phone!!! Love it!
Thank you for this video - it was really helpful to get an overview of the process, because it helped me identify the skills I should develop before trying to make my own leather case.
Absolutely love it! I do NOT need another hobby though this tempts me greatly XD
So dreamy! The colors really pop in your outfit out in the woods 😍
Delightfully asymmetrical stitches… I’m stealing that. I’ll give proper credit, but I’m going to replace “I effing screwed up again” with the new G version.
My daughter is extremely excited to try to make this for her country fair project. Thank you for the information, inspiration and links :)
Me, halfway through the video: "WAIT HOLY CRAP IS SHE JUST MAKING A EUROPEAN INRŌ?!"
Yes. Yes she is. XD
Wonder if pitch glue would've worked? It's a native American glue but still period correct. You can make it primatively but you won't like the ingredients. I don't mind them.
Okay, but like, that is so cool! It's obviously not an "easy" process, but it's defiently helping inspire me to try it out sometime.......if only I had the tools, or money.....
I should make one big enough for my inhaler and spacer! Though it would have to be really big because my spacer isn't collapsible
Plus I'm vegetarian
Is vegan leather a proper substitution? Or should I just stick to knitting and sewing pouches for my various medical needs XD
How very pretty!
Artemis above you answered my questions about my next project. I had a cloth bag schematic I made and its useless for my phone, so here's my next project.... when I have the money for supplies
Morgan! That's so cool! And it might be a good beginner project because you don't need a ton of specialized tools or forms! (I could be wrong; don't take my word on this, I'm just excitable.) I'm glad to see the cord you made in another video found a good home!
Oh, I need to try this! I have leatherworking friends; maybe they would let me borrow some tools for a day if I make them dinner or something.
You are so knowledgeable and do wonderful work. Thank you for sharing your craft. This is beautiful.
another way of getting the wood block out, drill a screw into it for a handle.
Could you have coated the wood in something lightly greasy before putting on the first leather layer to help in the removal later on?
Tried following Barry Hicks' original video and yours, but couldn't find an answer yet, so I'm dying to know - what's needed to make this case in terms of leather? Bit of a newb with leatherworking so no idea what leather to use for the outside layer - I caught that 1-2 ounce calfskin for the inner layers but not clear on the outside.
I really enjoy your videos, your whole content is very informative , awe inspiring therapeutic and you are rather good as well😁
When I made my first box my grandmother told me to wrap the wood with Saran Wrap or plastic bag so it seemed to come out easier and never bake it in the oven but since you did it gives it a very old antique look being burnt like that that's kind of really cool
I love your series, but can I please help with anything leather related? Been doing it about a decade now and I could definitely shed some light and make the projects easier.
Oh boy I want one of these for my phone😁
Remember leather working tools cut leather, you are made of leather.
This is so awesome , well done ! - I could imagine a nowadays case version for my outdated phone aswell , haha !
Is the 'A' broach for puritan girls h who hate to embroider?
Love working with leather😍😍
Dont heat the leather past 50 Celsius to prevent the damage :)
You did an incredible job you wouldn’t believe that you were a beginner
Dont think we didn't see that spot of blood on the tabe after using the skiveing knife lol
Yay! Someone that crafts like I do!!
😁💖👍
Beautiful! But gelatinifies: “gels” or “gelatinizes”
Guilty pleasure... Checking thine texts...
try using a hairdryer or even better a hot air dryer, you can control the heat way better ☺️
So lovely! I want to make one for myself, but I don't have any of those tools 😂
this channel makes my Pagan heart happy
Does the hide glue take the dye ? as I notice you put quite a bit on your case
So beautiful and inspiring! Thank you for sharing😍❤️
The most expensive phone case right…lol
I love your videos and this is so awesome, it looks fun too
Your nails are fabulous throughout this entire video! Was mesmerized!! Are they dipped powder? Gel??
Thankyou, well done on completing your leather purse. Many years ago, l purchased a leather lady bag, purse, whilst staying with my great aunt. She was delighted with bag, explained to me that it was a pigs skin bag, very thin, fine leather. Years later, doing charity work, l visited a Roman site. They explained the process of leather, part of work, entailed scraping the back of the leather. It was steeped in dyes, which were not healthy, for the people working in the tannery. There was a well, which was out of bounds to the public, as concern if contaminated by dangerous bacteria, due to past tannery processes. The olden type glue, used for purses, were also varied. Making one purse would be enjoyable. Where as years ago, a person may be fully employed, all their life, so breathing various glues, may have been a disadvantage. We are only now, beginning to fully appreciate, all the skills, involved in making many leather items. Another explanation, that perhaps poorer population, had purses made from old sacking material. Lovely phone holder. A treasure to keep. Best wishes for all your future craft making.☺️🌈
Pretty cool! My partner would love something like that, but I really don't need to take up another hobby! Thanks for posting 😊
You made that?! Very talented
Is there anything you can’t do!?! Also, yay leatherwork! One of my favorite hobbies, but I’ve never tried doing any medieval or renaissance leatherwork. That looks positively amazing.
That's beautiful! I love the logo on the front. Makes it nice and personal.
I’m loving this. Seams enjoyable, but, how much did it cost to do this? If you don’t mind.
Man this is so cool, whats the coat of arms? Is it fabric or a veil? I wonder if i could reproduce my family's!
I think i need to be realistic and start by a pair of socks rather than try leather working, i know im getting ahead of myself haha
With the size that phones are increasing by yearly, you will be set to use it for your future phones throughout your life. You saw the future and predicted it.
This is so amazing! :D I've never done leatherwork before but I would love to make one of these one day if I ever pursue the craft! So so so wonderful!
I watch a lot of painting conservations and seeing her pull out the rabbit skin glue hurt my soul a little bit but of course I’ve only seen it used on the old painting so I don’t actually know anything about it 😂
I wish I could buy something like this ahh it's so pretty and so convenient
I know it's way late but a small screw drilled into the end and the block will come right out. I do this with an old window ;-))
just stunning! congratulations.