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**Shinenotburn** · 21st December 14, 08:07 PM

This is my attempt at a somewhat decorative hunting style sporran. I used scrap leathers and a lovely little piece of japanese deer skin that I had left over from an old Samurai armour display. The dark tuff of hair at the top formed a heart and I thought that was worth highlighting. I have not added any studs as yet and I'm thinking it looks a little drab as it is. What do the members think?

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**Tartan Tess** · 22nd December 14, 04:39 AM

It looks great. Love the deer skin colors and the "Basket weave" on part of the leather. I think I would fringe the leather from the "Bells". (sorry, don't know the correct names) Love the fact that part of it came from Samurai armour.

**Tarheel** · 22nd December 14, 07:40 AM

I do not understand the "drab" comment you made concerning studs. This is a very nice piece. Highlight with polished stones or bone would be my suggestion if you want more. Personally, I would leave it as is.

**Shinenotburn** · 22nd December 14, 08:12 AM

Thank you Tarheel. I have never thought of stones. That could be cool. Check out the other sporrans I posted earlier. See what you think of them.

**Norbo** · 23rd December 14, 06:25 AM

Its different looking and interesting I love it .

**Shinenotburn** · 23rd December 14, 08:12 AM

Thank you very much Norbo.

**Shinenotburn** · 22nd December 14, 08:06 AM

Thank you for your suggestions Tess. I had considered a five tassel approach to this sporran but chose the blade style as I was running out of matching leather. The basket weave was used as a textural device to highlight the blades a little more.
perhaps I will brush up on my round braiding technique for the next one.

**Nile** · 23rd December 14, 08:07 PM

Very nice, Shine. I'd be proud to wear that one. It is what it is supposed to be so, I agree with Tarheel, it's not really drab.

Originally Posted by Shinenotburn

I have not added any studs as yet and I'm thinking it looks a little drab as it is.

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OK, perhaps studs or tied downs for the tassels so they don't flap around and scare the stags away when you are hunting.

Good job.

Nile

**MacGumerait** · 23rd December 14, 11:53 PM

Nice job . I agree with others , it's cetainly not drab , the style and design speaks for itself .

I'm not sure that it needs any studs , the leatherwork can definitely stand on it's own . You might want to consider securing the tips of the leaflets with some simple brown or black stiching .

Other than that , well done .