Thank you guys, thank you thank you thank you. You are all gems.

I actually just got home from a local tanner who has been helping me tan some highland cattle hides I received from the rancher I befriended. So now I have another whole tanned Highland Cattle hide to work with. I've got my work cut out for me though, as he didn't finish it for me... I've got several hours of bristle brushing and sanding the skin side to soften & pretty it up before it will be ready to use.


I've already got another whole hide sitting in the guest room (which might end up as a throw because it is just THAT beautiful)

So.... with that hide above... I've got a LOT of practice ahead of me with these sporrans.

dutchy that is a FANTASTIC idea. I have been planning on making a mask for the rancher using some of his fur for embellishment... but I hadn't thought of doing pairs. ;-)

Thanks again everyone for your advice and well-wishing.

I will post again once I begin sporran # 2.. and will be taking every bit of advice to heart.

Cheers!