My DIY brass cantle

**Bluescelt** · 23rd October 09, 07:15 PM

I had been promising to post photos of my latest project. A vintage style brass hinged cantle. Well, I finally took the photos and here they are.

I'm happy with the way it turned out and the hinge and clasp seem to work good. I made the back and hinges from scratch but was lucky to find a 7" diameter brass tray to use for the body. It cost me a whole 50 cents!

As you can see the studded half brass balls serve a purpose along with adding some detail to the design. I wanted to capture an antique look and I decided not to polish it. Just handling it has already created a patina on the uncoated brass which is fine by me.

I still have to do the skin which will be angora goat which will be sewed to a cowhide leather back. I'm not sure if I'll put tassels on it. I may make another cantle with the other half of the tray and sew a brown leather pouch instead of fur.

I will post photos of the finished sporran.

Scott

**piperdbh** · 23rd October 09, 07:34 PM

I'm not usually a fan of cantles, but I like this one. It's unique and not chrome, which are two "plusses". I'd like to see the finished product.
It appears to be very good craftsmanship. Thanks for posting it.

**McMurdo** · 23rd October 09, 07:46 PM

Very nicely done, I look forward to the finished sporran. I've long admired the old style sporrans and your version looks great.

**Kilted Rogue** · 23rd October 09, 07:51 PM

Fantastic looking cantle!

**thescot** · 23rd October 09, 07:53 PM

That's exactly what I've been hoping to find in a brown leather sporran. I reall looks great, not too ornate, very tasteful. Some layered brown leather will make a very fine sporran.

Just remember the picture rule!

**dfmacliam** · 23rd October 09, 08:29 PM

i look forward to seeing the angora sporran. once you have all together.. I been contemplating making one, myself, just need to figure out the closure system I will choose to use.

**haxtonhouse** · 23rd October 09, 09:39 PM

wow, thats really nice

**MacDonnell1973** · 23rd October 09, 09:58 PM

Excellent craftmanship.

**Bluescelt** · 24th October 09, 02:10 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I had fun making it and hopefully the goatskin will turn out as good as the metalwork. I've got some ideas already brewing for the next one.

**Tartan Tess** · 24th October 09, 02:23 PM

Beautiful! thanks for the pictures of all the aspects.It helps us DIY's.
I am curious though about the mentioned "Remember the picture rules"
I am new here. what are the rules and who's are they? Thanks Tess