WIP Sporran #3 & #4 Rob Roys

[Harold Cannon]

The only thing I might suggest is that you may get a very clean look if you were to countersink the beads and hide the knots on the end. That may be something you would like to try. It is only a suggestion. I am really impressed with your workmanship! Having been a crafts instructor for twelve years (in leatherwork, woodcarving, metalwork, and many other crafts) it is nice to see truly high quality work!

[artificer]

Finnished sporran looks great, those wood toggles blend, yet enhance the colour of the leather. I am really looking forward to seeing project of the hunting sporran. If it is of the same quality that you have exhibited so far, I for one would be extremely interested in adding to my sporran collection.
Once again thanks for the pics

Thanks again! I probably won't be documenting further progress on #4 unless I do something different with it (who wants to see the same thing over and over?). I may shortly start a running documentary on #5, which WILL most likely be the hunting sporran based on how my earliest sketches are coming. I think the Jacobite is going to need a LOT more tweaking before I get to trial pattern cuts. I may start the pix with sketches, which is truly the start of the process, so keep an eye peeled.

Also, what colour does any/everyone want to see the hunter go in? Black or brown (which is they way I'd naturally lean).

Very nice colors, complementing each other.

Thank you!

The only thing I might suggest is that you may get a very clean look if you were to countersink the beads and hide the knots on the end. That may be something you would like to try. It is only a suggestion. I am really impressed with your workmanship! Having been a crafts instructor for twelve years (in leatherwork, woodcarving, metalwork, and many other crafts) it is nice to see truly high quality work!

Thank you for the very kind words and suggestion. I've thought about countersinking for a recessed knot. I haven't done it though, as I do like the Capuchin knot, and if I go to a finer 'cord' (possibly braided) I think the knot might look very smart. I'm still very on the fence, though, and may yet end up recessing the knots on this and any future bags.