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03-30-2008, 10:43 AM
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Hey Guys,
Here are some new Fur Sporrans I just got. They are all Handmade by a Native American Indian.
Brown Mink Sporran... 
Silver Mink Sporran... 
Red Fox Sporran... 
White Artic Fox Sporran... 
Badger Sporran... 
John
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03-30-2008, 11:34 AM
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Very cool! Does he make sporrans on a regular basis?
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I think the pelts are REALLY nice. I would leave off the tassles though, were they mine. And, perhaps an edge treatment on the flaps... they look a little unfinished. Anyway, pretty cool. 
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03-30-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by McFarkus  Very cool! Does he make sporrans on a regular basis? | McFarkus,
Actually, it a she... Before I met her in January she did not know what a sporran was. I met her at a Indian POW WOW in Lakeland Florida, she sells fur pelts. After talking with her I found out she makes pursers. I took her some sporrans to the next show in Deland Florida, so she could see what I was Talking about. She made four for me the first time A Skunk, Coyote, Badger and a White Artic Fox. 
At the first Highland Game, Zephryhills I sold the White Artic Fox for $175.
The second Feast, Tampa Bay Ren Feast I sold the Skunk for $150.
The Third weekend, Sarasota Highland Games I sold the Red Fox $175.
So far I have sold one each weekend.
My second order was a White Artic Fox and a Red Fox.
My third order was Silver Mink, Brown Mink, Skunk and a Badger.
I love them, they are soft, very well made.
John
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03-30-2008, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Tattoo Bradley I think the pelts are REALLY nice. I would leave off the tassles though, were they mine. And, perhaps an edge treatment on the flaps... they look a little unfinished. Anyway, pretty cool. | Tattoo Bradley,
The tassles are easy to remove and the fur would cover the small holes..
As far as the flap, what are you thinking maybe a stiching around the edge or what?
Thank you for the feed back...
John
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03-30-2008, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Shriner Tattoo Bradley,
The tassles are easy to remove and the fur would cover the small holes..
As far as the flap, what are you thinking maybe a stiching around the edge or what?
Thank you for the feed back...
John | Maybe a braided edge? I think that would make a world of difference.
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03-30-2008, 01:26 PM
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I second TB on that. The edges do need some kind of finishing. At the very least a crease but some decorative stitching in a complimentary color would make them really pop. They look good though, and have me itching to make my own.
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Those do look pretty danged good. I wonder how difficult it is to get pelts, is there a good source here in the states for craftsmen?
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Originally Posted by michaelbeeman Those do look pretty danged good. I wonder how difficult it is to get pelts, is there a good source here in the states for craftsmen? | Michaelbeeman,
I have found it hard in Florida to find good quality pelts.
My Native American lady has a home in Florida and Upper New York State.
I look forward to going up to see her this summer, she is good to make me a sporran out of Grizzle Bear. I have to fly up to get it because you can not sell it here in Florida.
John
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