Leather Thread! Masks and Sheaths for Axes

I've been making my own tooling for leather work out of stainless bolts using a grinder, files and wet/dry sandpaper. It's pretty rustic, but I've been enjoying learning to carve.

 

I haven't had much play time in the workshop recently, but I did manage to finish up these masks for the Woodslasher Cruiser that now lives behind the seat of my truck. Nothing too fancy, a simple border stamp and some button studs. I really like these better than a normal snap button, much cleaner look I think.

Anyone else here been bending leather these days?

 

Not on the level with some of the members here, but it works well.

 

I finished up a mask for my Tassie a couple of weeks ago. I keep meaning to post this stuff, but then I get busy and forget. I prefer the studs to snaps mostly because I don't need any extra tools to use them and I think they maintain a more rustic and traditional look.

 

Nice masks both of you! Real sharp looking!
I've got the stitching and studs down but I have yet to venture into the realm of decoration.. You guys may have provided the inspiration for me! Thanks for sharing!

 

Check out a few of the tutorials by @Horsewright and others over in the "Sheaths and Such" sub forum. TONS of great info over there that will help get you going with some stamping and carving.

 

I like to play around on scraps. That way I can figure out how a design will work and whether I even want to mess with it on a piece. I think after you play around on a few scraps, you may feel more inclined embellish your work. Here's some of my silly scraps.

 

Not going to post my shoddy work after seeing the OP

 

First sheath in years for my sons first axe, a Champion Kelly Works boys axe. Rivets and saddle stitch. Have to make the shoulder strap for around the head still.