Sporran #2 WIP

**artificer** · 31st May 10, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Thanks for the detailed pics! ...The spring clip idea is a brilliant!

Spring Clips FTW! Good luck with your Eddie - be sure to post pix.

And now, the newly completed #2 Sporran!
Front View

The lacing is a Triple Loop, with four different sections used. One for each side of the top flap and one for each side of the body. This way the facing braid is always on the front, and the laces always travel in a downward direction.

1/4 front

And the side view

The dimensions are just over 8" tall and right about 7" wide, with a gusset depth of 1 3/4". It's not huge - like the 'big gulp' Rob Roy styles, but it is VERY heavy. It's .75lb.

I wanted it to have a spartan feel similar to the classic regimental 'duty' sporrans, but with a bit more interest - hopefully lent by the laced edge.

And now to find this bad boy a home while I continue planning my full mask!

As always, constructive commentary is very welcome.

**BoldHighlander** · 31st May 10, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by artificer

I wanted it to have a spartan feel similar to the classic regimental 'duty' sporrans, but with a bit more interest - hopefully lent by the laced edge.

That is a beauty!

I like the regimental look (reminds me of my WW2 era Aussie sporran) yet the lacing/braiding really sets it apart! Very nice job sir, and if I had the $$ to spare I'd take it off your hands!

**Downunder Kilt** · 31st May 10, 02:25 PM

As you said, you wanted the military look with a little bit more and I think you have done that splendidly. All the best in your future projects

**artificer** · 31st May 10, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

That is a beauty!

I like the regimental look (reminds me of my WW2 era Aussie sporran) yet the lacing/braiding really sets it apart! Very nice job sir, and if I had the $$ to spare I'd take it off your hands!

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

As you said, you wanted the military look with a little bit more and I think you have done that splendidly. All the best in your future projects

Thanks guys. It's really gratifying to hear that I've succeeded in my set goal.
BTW: BoldHighlander - I'm shooting you a PM.

Here are a few more pix, You'll have to excuse my 'trim', I jumped into the kilt early this AM for the shots and wasn't quite as fitted as I thought. Also, I was using a timer on the camera, so it's set timer, focus, run like mad, sweep pleats

All of which is a bit discombobulating.

first against the Baird tartan

and then the Wallace tartan