Project Blog - Historic Sporrans / Brass Cantle Project

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Something you may want to look into are some sporrans being sold by http://www.glengarryhats.com/
They are modeled after those seen in the R.R McIan clan portraits. So it is a similar idea that you have. Though I think theirs are mass produced in some place.

Thanks for the link.
Aye, I recently ran across their site. It seems like they take a fair amount of liberty in converting the sporrans in the original images (which weren't even all that detailed to begin with) over into a standard 'pipe band' sporran construction.

I will definitely be following this thread. I, too, have a love of historical based items and never ceased to be amazed by your abilities and craftsmanship. Keep us updated on the status of these projects.

Thanks!

You asked for it, you got it!

Unfortunately, this update is to say that I talked to my smith late last night. They've had a busy run in the shop this last week, which is good, but means that the fully realized 3D image won't be ready until next week for my final approval. The master will follow after that (probably by a week+ if their current work load continues).

On the upside, I've sent an email to the STM with a few questions regarding the Muirhead sporran. With luck, they'll be able to assist me in my obsessive quest for the proper detailing.

I should also have a progress update on #14 to post tonite or tomorrow AM.