Artificer's General "Catalog" thread

**artificer** · 19th April 11, 05:24 PM

Brass piece completed and posted off.

Had a devil of a time finding the right dye for the tassels, but am very pleased at the final result.

Wish I'd had more time to document the whole process, but have been squeezed lately.
Last minute change from white to red lacing on the front. I also ended up rebuilding the whole rear 3/4 of the bag. The original leather wasn't flexible enough and tended to pull and pucker at the seams.

I ended up switching to deerskin.

The whole bag is lined in red suede pigskin.

As always, constructive commentary is welcome.

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**AKScott** · 19th April 11, 06:12 PM

The goat hair look is starting to grow on me.

Nice work as always.

**davidlpope** · 19th April 11, 06:26 PM

Scott,

Looks great! Can't wait to see it in person. Thanks again. I'll do a thorough review when it arrives.

David

**Steve Ashton** · 19th April 11, 07:43 PM

This thread was moved from the General Advertisers section here as Artificer is just showing off some of his previous items.

Artificer is an advertiser here but I have allowed these works to be place here because these works are not currently for sale and are here only for Artificer to show off what he has been doing.

If you would like to contact Artificer about his work please use the PM or email features.

**ThistleDown** · 19th April 11, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Scott,

Looks great! Can't wait to see it in person. Thanks again. I'll do a thorough review when it arrives.

David

Ah, David, if you are anywhere near as pleased with your goat as I am with my beaver you will be a happy man indeed.

Rex

**Downunder Kilt** · 20th April 11, 12:19 AM

Wow, that is one mighty fine looking goat hair sporran and shows off that exquisite brass cantle in a fabulous manner. Congratulations on another great creation Scott and congratulations David on acquiring a truly great looking sporran.

**Ryan Ross** · 20th April 11, 05:52 AM

Man- Looks right out of the period (aside from the construction, which is far better than most of what I've seen on period pieces).

Bravo, Scott! And to David, as well! I wonder if I'll have to wait for Burns Night to get a look at this thing in person...

**Mike_Oettle** · 20th April 11, 07:35 AM

A very fine looking sporran, Scott, and I am sure David will wear it to your credit.
Regards,
Mike

**Irish Jack O'Brian** · 21st April 11, 04:24 PM

Wow! That is truly gorgeous! I look forward to seeing pictures of it being worn with the kilt.

**artificer** · 28th May 11, 09:32 AM

Here's the latest piece, just posted off to our own Mael Coluim.

A day bag with the laced flap and rear edge similar to mine and BoldHighlander's.
This one done is a ridiculously buttery-soft cordovan/burgundy colour and features a magnetic snap closure.

Belt and sporran strap are Dyed-to-match with a beaded edge and solid brass hardware.

Ern wanted a customized compartmentalized interior for business cards, chapstick, a pen, cellphone and a key keeper.

The key keeper is braided with a "Mystery Braid" which means it's actually one strip of leather with no "cuts" on either end.

As always, constructive commentary and critique are welcome.