tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post95972579309224111..comments2024-01-31T14:17:09.331-08:00Comments on A fetish leathercrafters journal: How to make a Locking Posture CollarChristopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-79468890840297109482013-04-07T16:47:43.763-07:002013-04-07T16:47:43.763-07:00Thank you! That means a lot of me coming from you,...Thank you! That means a lot of me coming from you, because I've been browsing your archives and your stuff is exquisite -- there's lots of fetish gear out there, but not much with your level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.<br /><br />By all means, link me! :) I would be extremely flattered to have my site linked on your page. (And since I'm gearing up for a vendor fair on Saturday, hopefully I'll have a few more variations to show off in the next couple days.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-44730760061408496842013-03-31T16:20:09.700-07:002013-03-31T16:20:09.700-07:00Wow, that came out beautiful... Love the wings you...Wow, that came out beautiful... Love the wings you added. Your tooling, all your work is just awesome! Can I do a post with a link to your Deviantart site? It's all really cool stuff!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-37332359545452326872013-03-29T19:54:35.488-07:002013-03-29T19:54:35.488-07:00You are a true gentleman -- and I am a filthy pira...You are a true gentleman -- and I am a filthy pirate, but I do try to give credit where credit is due: http://rassaku.deviantart.com/art/Angel-Wings-Posture-Collar-362356466Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-9991404665567921612013-03-27T10:51:46.049-07:002013-03-27T10:51:46.049-07:00You're welcome rassaku... Getting the shape ri...You're welcome rassaku... Getting the shape right can take some time, and I could never find anything decent online when I was starting out. I figured why not share? <br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-58283055675708735962013-03-27T03:17:44.347-07:002013-03-27T03:17:44.347-07:00Thank you for posting the pattern -- I find that f...Thank you for posting the pattern -- I find that figuring out the measurements for leatherworking patterns is always one of the most fiddly and least rewarding parts, so this is a godsend. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-19336366842925532132012-02-02T10:16:51.773-08:002012-02-02T10:16:51.773-08:00That's just what I had hoped to do, make it ea...That's just what I had hoped to do, make it easy for others to try their hand at making something special. It's not easy sometimes, but when it comes out right, to can be unique and really satisfying.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-3778084692489103242012-01-31T14:57:52.109-08:002012-01-31T14:57:52.109-08:00Thanks a lot for your reply! I will get some more ...Thanks a lot for your reply! I will get some more tools then and check that book. I will definitely continue trying, because despite some unsatisfactory results at first, I just love to built things on my own. The descriptions of your projects so precise, that even a beginner understands the single steps.olobarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500408994217133795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-67504122038458054462012-01-23T17:08:55.566-08:002012-01-23T17:08:55.566-08:00Dear Olobar,
Glad to hear you tried, and don'...Dear Olobar, <br />Glad to hear you tried, and don't be discouraged - it takes time to figure out all the techniques, even if they seem simple at first. I learn something new with almost every project! <br /><br />To answer your questions 1. You don't have to bevel both edges if you don't want, but it will leave a sharp corner if you don't. And this may fray or shed over time. The beveling and finishing with gum traganth helps compress the fibers and makes the edge stronger, and look better over time. <br /><br />For your 2nd question, if you do hand stitch, you are going to want to get a pricking iron or stitching chisel - these create evenly-spaced holes for you to stitch with needle and thread. Or you can use an overstitch wheel (to mark evenly spaced holes) and an awl to make your holes. These are usually set in a channel created with a stitching groover or a gouge. A great book to check out is "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather" by Al Stohlman - it covers all the basics for how to do hand stitching, and is available on Amazon. I like it because it has lots of illustrations, and everything is clearly explained.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-69840498938240432812012-01-22T13:50:19.332-08:002012-01-22T13:50:19.332-08:00Hi there! This is really a great project. I tried ...Hi there! This is really a great project. I tried to exactly reproduce the project and got quite similar leather - I love the look of it - as of all your projects, Christopher! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and ideas here! Unfortunately I pretty much messed it up already. I guess I will try it again, since I still have enoguh material left. For the second try, I have two questions: <br /><br />1.) Is it really necessary to bevel both edges of the veg tanned leather first? I think one might glue the two layer first, than do the fine cut and finally only bevel the inner edge. I guess it sure has a disadvantage I just don't get..<br /><br />2.) I have sewing maching that's obviously underpowered for this job. On the other hand, I cannot do it by hand properöy as well. How do I punch such small wholes--without breaking the needles, what thread and what needles should I use?<br /><br />Thank you very much for this wonderful blog again. I should have left a comment earlier, but now that I actually start leatherworking on my own, I am even more thankful for this great blog and even more impressed by your craftmanship.<br /><br />Bye<br /><br />Olobarolobarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500408994217133795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-2879670243563450332012-01-09T09:39:17.825-08:002012-01-09T09:39:17.825-08:00@sammy: Leatherworking in and of itself isn't ...@sammy: Leatherworking in and of itself isn't that difficult. The best 'starter project' is something like a set of wrist cuffs or a basic collar, since there are a lot of straight lines and not many (or any) curves to cut. If you have a leather store in your area they may even have classes you can attend. Just tell them you're interested in making 'bracers' for a Ren-faire outfit and you wont get any odd looks. <br />The basic tools you'll likely need aside from a good sharp knife is a leather punch, Rivet setter, mallet(not a hammer!), and you'll probably want an edge beveler and slicker as well, since freshly cut leather isn't comfy at all.<br />If you already have 'gear' spend some time looking at how it was put together, where they put rivets and buckles. You can learn a lot by seeing how other people do stuff.<br />Leather is one of those mediums where the adage 'you get what you pay for' is very true. Good quality leather is rarely inexpensive. You'd be surprised how much of the cost of an armbinder or jacket is simply the leather itself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-24072007895659401252012-01-08T08:42:11.346-08:002012-01-08T08:42:11.346-08:00Hi Christopher, I find your bog really interesting...Hi Christopher, I find your bog really interesting, and, I have one question... I would like if you are able to make a special hood for me. I have some pictures of it...<br />I hope that you will be able to do that :)<br />Waiting your answer...<br />AdrienAdrienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15743248366430583893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-79786186404466268682012-01-07T13:19:42.136-08:002012-01-07T13:19:42.136-08:00I will try to put together a list for you, althoug...I will try to put together a list for you, although with this project the hardest thing for someone just starting out would be the rivets. Instead of the machine-set rivets, you could use the quick-rivets that set with a mallet. You should give it a shot, Sammy... I would love to see what you could come up with.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-53995218782439726002012-01-07T03:42:34.665-08:002012-01-07T03:42:34.665-08:00i want to try to do this, but i'm pretty sure ...i want to try to do this, but i'm pretty sure i'd mess it up. i don't want to be a bother, but can you suggest like an ingredient list or something? 1 foot by 6 inches of leather and then a staple plate? other than tools that aren't knives, am i missing something?sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812454693478801243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-46382297858915803402012-01-06T08:38:17.073-08:002012-01-06T08:38:17.073-08:00Thanks for the tip, Merana - I'll have to chec...Thanks for the tip, Merana - I'll have to check them out! Looks like they do have some of the same stuff, even ball-gag parts and nipple clamps... You're right that Ohio Travel Bag has a minimum $30 order, and they make you sign up for an account. But I was so happy to find a lot of that hardware, I didn't mind so much.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666906089228254197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028644345155547233.post-43074570765551521632012-01-06T07:24:03.442-08:002012-01-06T07:24:03.442-08:00Ohio Travel Bag has been the secret hardware suppl...Ohio Travel Bag has been the secret hardware supplier to the kinky leatherworker for years. However their order minimums can be pretty high for the casual hobbyist. If you're only looking for the odd locking buckle or drop O ring give WWL hardware a look. (http://www.wwlhardware.com/)<br />They carry most of Ohio Travel Bag's kinky stuff (in fact, I think OTB drop-ships for them) but they don't require a $100-200 minimum.<br />WWL may be slightly more expensive on a per-item basis however, I haven't crunched the numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com