Enough for a sporran?

**Blinki** · 11th April 08, 03:07 PM

Saw this the other day and thought "hey I could make a sporran out of that". Its the mane from a Highland cow. Its about 10" W by 20" L and has a very thick hide to it. Looks like enough for the front and a flap but not quite sure about enough for the sides. Would going with a cantle type style use more or less material? Ideas/suggestions?

**Arlen** · 11th April 08, 03:46 PM

It should be enough to make the front of the sporran which is what you want. A nice smooth leather for the back and you're good to go.

**nightchild336** · 11th April 08, 04:30 PM

i do some leather work and would have to agree with Arlen that it should do the front and flap. have alot of fun with that and let us see pictures when you are done. it should look amazing!!!!!!!!!!

**Kiltman** · 11th April 08, 04:48 PM

I'd make a hunting type sporran. Use leather for the sides and back and for the cantle. I've made many of them and they are fun to make.

**Blinki** · 11th April 08, 05:31 PM

What is a "hunting type" sporran? Sounds interesting. Is there a pic of one anywhere?

**Bugbear** · 11th April 08, 07:58 PM

Hope it turns out well.

**MonsterDon** · 11th April 08, 09:39 PM

Take a look at this thread.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/m...x.html?t=36309

**Blinki** · 12th April 08, 08:49 AM

Thanks for the link MonsterDon I was wondering if thats what it was. The ones Matt's selling from Ferguson Britt are just jaw dropping. Will need to sharpen my skill set if I ever hope to get near those.