Right, so bring the axe along and we'll have a look see. If you have pliers or a leatherman bring them along. It'll probably take about 20 mins to draw up a pattern for the axe mask. It also means that I'll need to bring some kit that I wasn't going to, but that's not a problem as I do some work for Spanner and the boys and have a lock box down there. Don't joke about walking boots, they're a nightmare. I can however teach making moccasins, make quivers for your arrows and make ranger belts. All of which just take far too long for a weekend.
Hi Leon, thank you for taking the time to reply and for the info.... I have never tried any form of leather crafting so I dont have any kit (happy to buy some if reqd!?) I thought an axe head cover could be good to start with, a pair of walking boots, then a western saddle for lessons two and three I am happy to do as you advise... Have to walk before you can run! I have tried to find a seminar or similar in west cornwall... but havent had any luck... shame the various governments removed the Adult Education coarses. Best wishes, David
Hi mate, yes I will be one the one teaching leathercraft, I was going to do a demo on wetforming and bring some pre-made forms so people could put them together. I normally bring a number of craft knives, cutting boards, awls, needles, waxes and threads. I'll also have a few pricking irons, hole punches, overstitch wheels and edge bevellers. Any kit that you have (especially things like the overstitch wheels or pricking irons and a mallet) would be good if you can bring it. If there is anything specific you wish to learn or make let me know and we can either chat about it on here or before we get started when we are there. All the best, Leon.
Hi Leon, I just realised you are instructing the leather craft during the Cornwall RV... as the event is fairly local to me (Penzance)... I hope to be attending and if so hope to have a spell under your tutelage. What if any kit will I need to bring? Look forward to hearing from you. regards, David
