DIY Angora Sporran

[Taygrd]

Awhile back I got an angora pelt with the idea of making a sporran for myself. Been sitting on it till recently when I found a hinge frame that would work for my dress sporran. The frame is German Silver with some nice non specific designs on it and has about a 5 1/2" to 6" opening. So last night work finally began on it, the back was made and lined with red fabric and pigskin, the strap holder was stitched before it was lined, and I sewed the pouch leather to the back. I was pleased with the progress and I wanted to show it off. Comments, ideas?

[MeghanWalker]

That looks great so far! Nice to see so many talented craftsmen in here. What else are you planning to do to it?

[Cygnus]

Very nice! I really like that "cantle" - I think the different shape (and the fact that it is hinged) will really make it stand out. I also noticed it has an empty oval centered on the front - do you plan to have anything (a monogram, perhaps?) engraved there?

I'm excited to see how this turns out!

Also, I really like the tartan you've used as a backdrop!

[Thomas H]

Great Job , Looks great

[cruiser348]

Looks like a fine start to my eyes; can't wait to see the next steps in the progress. The cantle is a very nice design. I really like the different shape, and the fact that it is hinged makes it all the better.

[sydnie7]

The "cantle" looks, to me, like the top of a ladies' handbag (considering the clasp and the rings for a shoulder strap/chain). Still it's a lovely piece and a good size for repurposing. Should look splendid with the angora in place!

Will you just remove the rings and file down that surface?

[Taygrd]

The "cantle" looks, to me, like the top of a ladies' handbag (considering the clasp and the rings for a shoulder strap/chain)?

It is! I had been looking for over a year for a nice cantle or sporran for formal events without luck. I saw an Edwardian era sporran with a similiar style cantle to the re-purposed Victorian purse frame shown so I bought it. I removed all of the purse section and have yet to grind down the mounts for the chain. Once it is completed I think it would be difficult to tell it was re-pursed I have the angora hide and rayskin and was considering using the ray for the front cantle top. I would like to replicate a Victorian look. Any ideas?

[Mickey]

Very cool! That's going to look very sharp.

[Taygrd]

. What else are you planning to do to it?

I am going to use this pelt and some of the rayskin for the front. I don't really have a set of plans, that would be too practical Just going will sit there and stare at it awhile and hope something jumps out at me. The pelt also make a great Einstein wig!

[Mac-Attack]

careful... that pelt may jump out at ya. Nice work though.