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Published: 2011-10-03 20:39:44 +0000 UTC; Views: 2244; Favourites: 29; Downloads: 0
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Description Here's some work in progress photos of a bag I've been working on for quite a while (a few months) and still have a couple weeks left at least. The commissioner wanted a briefcase of the highest quality leather and craftsmanship I can offer. So unlike most of my bags thus far, this one is made of Vegetable tanned leather and I've been doing a lot of wet-forming that I normally wouldn't be able to do with Chrome tanned leather. I've also learned a bunch of new techniques as well as gotten some new tools in order to really improve upon my earlier designs.

I'll go more in depth once I finish the bag and get final photo's posted.
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Comments: 23

orbitaljay [2011-12-20 12:30:16 +0000 UTC]

great lines

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marob0501 [2011-10-30 19:17:45 +0000 UTC]

great details Marcus

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Chrysshart [2011-10-08 22:19:50 +0000 UTC]

This is excellent work, Marcus. One of these days I'm going to have some spare cash and a need for something awesome and I'll have no doubt who I'll ask.

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Marcusstratus In reply to Chrysshart [2011-10-10 22:26:33 +0000 UTC]

I look forward to it

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DragonThief [2011-10-05 19:18:24 +0000 UTC]

seriously looks amazing so far.

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Marcusstratus In reply to DragonThief [2011-10-06 16:35:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!!

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CuielRilwen [2011-10-04 19:56:44 +0000 UTC]

are you aware of the fact that every time I look at a bag in a shop I have a mental image flash of your work and I come out with nothing?

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CuielRilwen In reply to CuielRilwen [2011-10-05 21:35:35 +0000 UTC]

hehe and there are two sides to that medallion

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Marcusstratus In reply to CuielRilwen [2011-10-05 14:47:18 +0000 UTC]

lol! mee tooo... but with everything.

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VioletRosePetals [2011-10-04 06:58:36 +0000 UTC]

Every time you post, your skill appears to improves exponentially. Your work is amazing, and I can't wait to see this bag when it's done!

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Marcusstratus In reply to VioletRosePetals [2011-10-05 14:47:48 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! I'm super excited

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VioletRosePetals In reply to Marcusstratus [2011-10-05 20:26:47 +0000 UTC]

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MerrillsLeather [2011-10-04 03:51:26 +0000 UTC]

from what i can see you have outdone yourself yet again. i have been looking forward to a new piece from you and am not disappointed with what i see. i truly thank you for getting me into leather working, it has given me a new appreciation for works of this caliber and your work is something i aspire to be able to create in my own home. thank you for sharing your work with us

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Marcusstratus In reply to MerrillsLeather [2011-10-05 14:46:00 +0000 UTC]

Lets see, I've been doing this for 4 years, so you can certainly get here too Just keep practicing and look into whatever techniques you can find. I found the "art of making leather cases" that Tandy sells to be quite insightfull

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Plunder [2011-10-04 01:43:52 +0000 UTC]

This is a gorgeous piece of work. It looks like it's going to be extremely sturdy, too! I love the function that goes into all of your designs.

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Marcusstratus In reply to Plunder [2011-10-05 14:49:35 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely I'm a strong believer of form follows function.

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Wulfward [2011-10-03 21:25:33 +0000 UTC]

Flawless stitching, beautiful design too! Awesome work!

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Marcusstratus In reply to Wulfward [2011-10-05 14:48:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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dreamertheresa [2011-10-03 21:15:44 +0000 UTC]

Looks great!

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CrusaderMaria [2011-10-03 20:46:18 +0000 UTC]

I can't wait for the rest! What I can see of it looks awsome, I love the color thread you chose, and something "the highest quality you can offer" must be simply incredible. Peace!

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Marcusstratus In reply to CrusaderMaria [2011-10-05 14:44:11 +0000 UTC]

indeed! I'm going to be sure and get some good portfolio quality photos of this one

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LockandKeyCurios [2011-10-03 20:45:55 +0000 UTC]

love the contrast in the stitching and the brass, top notch work!

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Marcusstratus In reply to LockandKeyCurios [2011-10-04 01:54:44 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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