This volume provides a general outline of the methods of shoemaking, sheath and scabbard making and the decorative techniques employed, as well as detailed descriptions of the leather items themselves.

Also included is a summary of the Anglo-Scandinavian shoe and sheath assemblages in context to the Anglo-Saxon background and contemporary material elsewhere in the British Isles, as well as similarities between York leather assemblages and those recovered throughout north-west Europe.

Labels: broad social and cultural, leather items

Labels: animals, cattlehide, hides, putrescible., skins, tanning

The cat o' nine tails, commonly shortened to 'the cat', is a type of multi-tailed whipping device made of leather that originated as an implement for severe physical punishment, notably in the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom.

In modern days this whip's main application shifted from the grim punitive context to voluntary use for sexual pleasures.

For more:

Labels: cat o' nine tails, Leather ."cracker", physical punishment, Royal Navy, sexual pleasures., United Kingdom, whipping device

and Bungendore Village Leather 02- 62381805

Laketrade@gmail.com.au

Elephants,Camels,Giraffs,Horses,Kangaroos.

1. Basic Sculpture Making:The basic structure is made using steel wires to give it a shape of desired animal and size. The size could be anywhere between 4" to-24" tall.2. Applying Paper Pulp:
Now the paper pulp is applied to this basic structure using adhesive made of tamarind seeds. It is then dried in the sun or with the help of electric heaters till the sculpture is completely moisture-free. A nicely dried sculpture is less likely to catch fungus. 3. Mounting Leather : As a third step, the leather is mounted on this structure. This leather is usually a goat or sheep leather boiled with various tree barks for proper conditioning. This is the most crucial step during the whole process and tests the real workmanship of our craftsmen.
4. Coloring & Polishing: Now, water colors are used to give these finished sculptures the desired color. After color application a coat of wax polish is applied to buff the sculptures and give them the shine they deserve.5. Mounting Accessories: The sculptures are almost ready to dazzle your eyes. As a final step, these wonderful designs are complemented with accessories like leather saddle, brass knuckles etc. as per specific designs. With this step, manufacturing part is over and the sculptures are ready.

Labels: Camels, Elephants, Giraffs, horses, Kangaroos., Village Leather

Labels: (putrefy)., canoes, primitive man, putrefaction process, tanned skins

How to Make Whips

The first section of How to Make Leather Whips gives instructions for a basic 8-strand whip; the second deals with the making of fine kangaroo hide whips.Other chapters explain the making of bullwhips, snake whips, and whips made from precut Leather lace. Also included are instructions on plaiting names in whips and using plaiting designs for whip handles.

Labels: 8-strand whip, bullwhips., leather, Snake whips

12 pounds

Labels: 12lb Leather, equipment you need, Excellent for core training, medicine ball

Labels: "fall"., A signal whip, dog teams, Leather ."cracker", signal whip, snake whip.

Leather Craft & Weaving
The second section consists of dozens of beginner and advanced projects with fully illustrated designs and plans. The hobbyist will acquire a working knowledge of materials, a higher level of control over work and tools, and an understanding of basic design principles.

Labels: basic design, comprehensive treatment, materials, Recorded history, working knowledge

Russian Leather,

Fur and Tanning Industry Directory

Labels: A great Book, tanning

The Australian Stockwhip is often said to have originated in the English hunting whip, but it has since become a distinct type of whip. Today, it is used primarily by Australian stockmen. Unlike the short, embedded handle of a bullwhip, the stock whip handle is not fitted inside the lash and is usually longer.

The Australian Stockwhip was designed to move large mobs of cattle (not usually used for sheep) by making it crack, which would scare the mob and get them to move.
A stock whip's handle is connected to the thong by a joint typically made of a few strands of thick leather (which is called a keeper). This allows the whip to hang across a stockman's arm when not being used.


The handles are normally longer than those of a bullwhip, being between 15 and 21 inches. The thong can be from 3 feet to 10 feet long. Stock whips are also almost exclusively made from tanned kangaroo hide.

For more:

Labels: Australian, cattle, kangaroo, leather, mobs, sheep, stockmen, Stockwhip

SPICE UP YOUR MARKET STALL
Putting together a winning Craft show, Festavil or Market stall booth takes a lot of thought.

It isn't easy.You need to use your imagination, and you also need to use a little bit of creativity and marketing savvy in order to get those valued customers to open up their wallets and purses
Best of Luck,

Labels: marketing savvy, to your crafts.

As the name suggests, they were developed to be used on foot in the cattle yard, rather than from horseback.

Labels: cattle yards .precision target work, leather, Short stock whips, whip.

Labels: clothing furniture, experience, explore their sexuality, masks and hoods, restraints, Secrets, Skin and Leather, Whips and floggers

Essentially hand-made, these beautiful leather animals can best be described as unique home accent or life style accessories with a very unusual appeal.
Available through Ginninderra Leather & Trading 02- 62302770
and Bungendore Village Leather 02- 62381805
Laketrade@gmail.com.au
Sizes- 4" 6" 8" 12" 18" and 24" tall

Styles- Four leg down standing and trunk up.

Colors- Black or Brown
Prices- from $6.00AUD plus postage to any destination in the world.
Contacts: for details of T/T or post order Credit card transactions.

Elephants,Camels,Giraffs,Horses,Kangaroos.