Tuesday, September 29, 2015

#80 - Mifflenburg double pouch

The pattern of this cowhide double pouch is derived from an original found in Mifflenburg, PA.







#79 - Pouch & Horn

This pouch is made from a coarse fabric that has been tin clothed and lined with a homespun pattern fabric.  The flap and straps are made from barktanned deer hide.  The powder horn was made by Ron Hess.  Included is a cane measure made by Art Riser and a copper vent pick.  Other materials include antique bone buttons and hemp cord.






 



Monday, July 27, 2015

Dixons 2015

I was honored this weekend when this pouch received a judges choice award at the 2015 Dixons Gunmakers Fair. The work submitted there for judging is always wonderful to see and the bar is always raised.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

#77

Small pouch made from cowhide, tin-clothed ticking, hair-on calf hide and with a small iron buckle. 6.5 x 6.

 

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

#76 Coverlet Haversack #2

Haversack made from reproduction overshot coverlet fabric lined with gray-tan striped ticking.  The flap is made from bark-tanned deerhide and closes with a copper button.  The strap was woven by Kris Polizzi.


 


Friday, July 17, 2015

Flint wallet #2

Flint wallet made from bark-tanned deer hide with designs burned into the leather and a small bone button.