Friday, October 24, 2014

Small firebag for Mark Ewing

This is a small firebag to be worn on a belt, made for horner Mark Ewing.  The materials are cowhide, tin-clothed pillow ticking, and a brass button.  The flap is decorated with vines and tulips.




 







Decorated Shot/ball bag

The spout is turned antler with a rawhide repair, made by Spark Mumma.  The spout was then aged and affixed to a pouch made from cowhide, decorated with a rosette on each side.  Hemp string secures the spout.



Monday, October 13, 2014

Haversack #1

Haversack made from brown fustian treated with wax, lined with a tan-striped pillow ticking.  The leather trim is pigskin, and the strap is cowhide with a brass buckle. The "Join, or Die" design is attributed to Ben Franklin and was added at the direction of the customer.