Looks great to me. I’ve done similar card holders. So I went to the public library’s ‘Imagine Space’ and used an Epilog laser to cut out 1/8” thick acrylic credit card blanks that are 1/8” wider and taller than a normal card. No more tight fits. When I use veg. tan I like to use my acrylic cards to wet form the card pockets. You get nice subtle curves where the leather passed over the plastic. Surprised no one sells oversized cards to leather crafters.
@@chrisginottawa I like that wet form idea! I’ll have to try that! Sounds like a great library. My brother-in-law has a laser. Maybe he can make me one. He made my logo light you might have seen in my videos. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.
Hi, it's always a learning experience on a new project! It looks red on camera, maybe lightning playing trick? It all comes down to how particular the customer, after all, their the one paying.
@@MichiganCustomCraftworksLLC It was a gift for my daughter-in-law so I wanted it to be perfect. The same as a paying customer, right? Always try to do our best and we are our own worst critic! Thanks for taking the time to watch and send me a message.
I purchased some Porosus Crocodile in red, navy and tobacco at a discount (Rocky Mountain) and utilized it for card holders ($15+ea.) It worked out really well (pattern size.) My design is a vertical card holder with 3 slots, 2 sleeves and a side zipper. I've been calling it the '321 Work EDC.' My intention was to create something tough, narrow and cosmetically appealing to fit in the front pocket. I completely agree with prioritizing burnishing over edge painting. It's just nicer. Unfortunately reptile cannot be burnished so I was forced to employ folded edges and paint. Was this MPG Apollo or Walpier Buttero in red? I find I like the Apollo for soft flexibility and Buttero when rigidity is needed. My method to deal with compression is to insert dummy cards, moisten with a sponge, then close it up in a Ziplock overnight. By morning cards fit nicely (minor wet molding.) Tip to attain 'deeper red' is to hand mix mahogany with red dye then apply or dip. The leather takes on a bit of a rich ox-blood appearance. It works especially well if you're also employing gradient color changes. (bright red to dark red.) You're not the only one that struggles with the technology. It drives me nuts as well. I've begun to utilize external hard drives to deal with media. Keep up the good work and enjoy the holidays sir. Alan Eldritch ⚡⚡
@@pepleatherlab3872 I’ll have to look at the paperwork but I know it wasn’t the MPG Apollo red because it was my first choice but out of stock. I like that idea of a little wet forming. Haven’t used crocodile yet and have only done minimal dying but did try gradient effect when I did. Loved the look.
Oh yeah, I have my third external drive coming today. These videos are tough on my computer's storage space. Accounts for most of the video production struggles! I guess I could delete them once they upload to the platform.
I love your videos, so down to earth. We are about the same place with our leather crafting skills and I have a couple of questions. First of all, where is your Barry King maul? Is it not working out for you? And I use the same Weldwood contact cement as you. Why do you clamp it after you put it together? Anyway, awesome project, looks red to me.
@@dangvalverde I’m finally organizing my area and I have the Barry King maul in my stamping station. I started with my grandfather’s rawhide maul and it’s still my favorite. I clamp after gluing to insure they are a tight fit. Not sure if it’s needed. Thanks for watching!
Looks great to me. I’ve done similar card holders. So I went to the public library’s ‘Imagine Space’ and used an Epilog laser to cut out 1/8” thick acrylic credit card blanks that are 1/8” wider and taller than a normal card. No more tight fits. When I use veg. tan I like to use my acrylic cards to wet form the card pockets. You get nice subtle curves where the leather passed over the plastic. Surprised no one sells oversized cards to leather crafters.
@@chrisginottawa I like that wet form idea! I’ll have to try that! Sounds like a great library. My brother-in-law has a laser. Maybe he can make me one. He made my logo light you might have seen in my videos. Thank you for watching and taking time to comment.
Still turned out good brother
Thanks. I appreciate that.
Hi, it's always a learning experience on a new project! It looks red on camera, maybe lightning playing trick? It all comes down to how particular the customer, after all, their the one paying.
@@MichiganCustomCraftworksLLC It was a gift for my daughter-in-law so I wanted it to be perfect. The same as a paying customer, right? Always try to do our best and we are our own worst critic! Thanks for taking the time to watch and send me a message.
I purchased some Porosus Crocodile in red, navy and tobacco at a discount (Rocky Mountain) and utilized it for card holders ($15+ea.) It worked out really well (pattern size.) My design is a vertical card holder with 3 slots, 2 sleeves and a side zipper. I've been calling it the '321 Work EDC.' My intention was to create something tough, narrow and cosmetically appealing to fit in the front pocket.
I completely agree with prioritizing burnishing over edge painting. It's just nicer. Unfortunately reptile cannot be burnished so I was forced to employ folded edges and paint. Was this MPG Apollo or Walpier Buttero in red? I find I like the Apollo for soft flexibility and Buttero when rigidity is needed. My method to deal with compression is to insert dummy cards, moisten with a sponge, then close it up in a Ziplock overnight. By morning cards fit nicely (minor wet molding.)
Tip to attain 'deeper red' is to hand mix mahogany with red dye then apply or dip. The leather takes on a bit of a rich ox-blood appearance. It works especially well if you're also employing gradient color changes. (bright red to dark red.)
You're not the only one that struggles with the technology. It drives me nuts as well. I've begun to utilize external hard drives to deal with media.
Keep up the good work and enjoy the holidays sir.
Alan Eldritch ⚡⚡
@@pepleatherlab3872 I’ll have to look at the paperwork but I know it wasn’t the MPG Apollo red because it was my first choice but out of stock. I like that idea of a little wet forming.
Haven’t used crocodile yet and have only done minimal dying but did try gradient effect when I did. Loved the look.
Oh yeah, I have my third external drive coming today. These videos are tough on my computer's storage space. Accounts for most of the video production struggles! I guess I could delete them once they upload to the platform.
@@brillonleather Always good to get additional Terrabytes of external storage space. It really does help immensely.
I love your videos, so down to earth. We are about the same place with our leather crafting skills and I have a couple of questions. First of all, where is your Barry King maul? Is it not working out for you? And I use the same Weldwood contact cement as you. Why do you clamp it after you put it together? Anyway, awesome project, looks red to me.
@@dangvalverde I’m finally organizing my area and I have the Barry King maul in my stamping station. I started with my grandfather’s rawhide maul and it’s still my favorite.
I clamp after gluing to insure they are a tight fit. Not sure if it’s needed. Thanks for watching!