this post was submitted on 07 Jul 2023
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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Love it, is the signature on the bottom right laser engraved?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes! Though I’ve foil stamped something there instead for the similar ones I’ve made as gifts since

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Awesome, which Lazer machine do you use?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I have the Dremel LC40, and it’s served me well, but there are better options available now and Dremel has stopped manufacturing them

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

My wallet wore out about a year ago. I liked the general shape, but was looking for a fun project, so instead of buying a new one I made a similar one, first out of paper, then scrap canvas, then scrap leather, then a final version from Walpier Buttero with edge paint and hand stitching in an accent color. I designed it in Inkscape, and laser-cut the pieces, including the holes for stitching, which allowed me to get very precise stitches. Not pictured - several paper/staples iterations on the pockets tweaking the pattern to my liking

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That’s the way to go! I don’t see any pictures … can you post some?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looks great. Love the blue thread. Is it Ritza?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yep, Ritza 25 Tiger thread 0.6 Aqua

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Finally got that colour Ritza! RM is the only one I could find to get it. $20 to Canada but I ordered a bunch more to make up for that lol. Got some new tools and more thread colours. 💪

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Nice! I hope that it works out well for you! Mine is still holding up beautifully

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hm… where did you get the colour? None of my usual suppliers have the colour “aqua”

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://www.rmleathersupply.com/products/0-6mm-ritza-25-polyester-tiger-thread-25m-length-if-buy-5-get-1-free?variant=39819526930541 this is where I get most of my supplies, if you happen to be US-based they have free shipping, and a good selection of leathers, edge paints, and threads

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the link. I’ll have to see if they ship to Canada! I think I’ll start a thread with suppliers by country as well.