u/Straussandco

It's a very unique experience. From all the hype, I have to say I was expecting it to be easier to work with. Don't get me wrong, I knew it wasn't gonna be easy. But to get the edges polished and to keep the flesh side smooth was really hard. With my work surface being a bit harsh, from all previous projects, I thought it would be fine but you can kinda see where the flesh side got a tiny few scratches where the fibres of the Shell became loose. Next time I will use a clean unsullied surface. But for my first time I don't think I did badly.

Any lesser known tips from the guys that use this a ton, please let me know where I can improve. Thanks for checking it out!!

It's a very unique experience. From all the hype, I have to say I was expecting it to be easier to work with. Don't get me wrong, I knew it wasn't gonna be easy. But to get the edges polished and to keep the flesh side smooth was really hard. With my work surface being a bit harsh, from all previous projects, I thought it would be fine but you can kinda see where the flesh side got a tiny few scratches where the fibres of the Shell became loose. Next time I will use a clean unsullied surface. But for my first time I don't think I did badly.

Any lesser known tips from the guys that use this a ton, please let me know where I can improve. Thanks for checking it out!!

It's a very unique experience. From all the hype, I have to say I was expecting it to be easier to work with. Don't get me wrong, I knew it wasn't gonna be easy. But to get the edges polished and to keep the flesh side smooth was really hard. With my work surface being a bit harsh, from all previous projects, I thought it would be fine but you can kinda see where the flesh side got a tiny few scratches where the fibres of the Shell became loose. Next time I will use a clean unsullied surface. But for my first time I don't think I did badly.

Any lesser known tips from the guys that use this a ton, please let me know where I can improve. Thanks for checking it out!!

Hey guys I've been trying to make dual layer reinforced belts for the FA guys and the natural veg I use seems to crease a ton after making.

I use an alcohol based dye on the nat veg and then I glue the two layers together with a water-based contact. After that I condition the leather with a neatsfoot and wax mix. But even though I leave enough drying time and condition properly. The belts always seem to crease. Seems like the top layer is separating from the flesh. I don't know if it's because I glue the Belt strap flat on my table or if I'm using incorrect thickness on the two layers? Both layers are 2.5mm thick or about 6 oz. Don't know if I should be using a thick other layer and one thin liner layer?

If you can have any tips and tricks to avoid this. Please help, I would greatly appreciate it!