A few hair clips in the "in between" pile. In between more important things lol. I have been using Ed LaBarre's Oak Pattern books, it's been pretty fun his work is exceptional and my goal is to achieve his level of expertise. I really dislike the dying and antiquing process, it can make or break a project. If it were up to me everything would stay oiled and natural.

Stepped out of my comfort zone and tried my hand at making some sheaths, I liked how this one turned out best. Any suggestions on how I can improve would be appreciated.

The first pattern that will be part of the Apprentice Pattern Set is finished. A simple bracelet. this project teaches straight consistant cuts, hole punching and a brief into into snap setting oh, and how do you like my new makers mark? 😁

Today I tried four different methods for applying my makers mark. Which one is your preference?

Even if you are not interested in learning leather and your here because I asked you to join when I first started this thing, I need EVERYONES opinion. I have received a little feed back about how I do not have projects in foundations and how I actually teach away from doing projects early on... I have a good reason for this but I am not going to defend it here. I realize that if people are not taking my courses because there is no dopamine reward quickly then I can spend months building the most amazing set of leather courses the world has ever seen and it wont matter at all. My question for EVERYONE, should I modify my methodology to include progressively more difficult projects to reinforce my technique first methodology? If you WERE interested in learning this craft would that make you more committed to sticking with it?