koauke
40 Cal.
- Joined
- Jun 14, 2014
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I enjoyed making my first shot pouch so I purchased a double shoulder of 3-4oz vegetable tan leather with intent make more. I wasn't quite happy with my second pouch, but I'll post my third one 
! I saw someone mention the book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" and thought I'd pick one up. I've been reading through it and decided to give a "kidney" shaped pouch a go and drew out a pattern on posterboard. I tried applying neatsfoot oil before the dye this time and that seems to work better. The leather stays softer after dying. Once dyed I applied an additional coat of neatsfoot oil. I used Fiebing's dark brown dye, but opted not to dye the underside of the flap or the inside of the bag (easier to see whats inside). I had a little bleed through to the inside from the stitching holes (a little too much dye on the dauber) but overall I like the way this one turned out!
! I saw someone mention the book "The Kentucky Rifle Hunting Pouch" and thought I'd pick one up. I've been reading through it and decided to give a "kidney" shaped pouch a go and drew out a pattern on posterboard. I tried applying neatsfoot oil before the dye this time and that seems to work better. The leather stays softer after dying. Once dyed I applied an additional coat of neatsfoot oil. I used Fiebing's dark brown dye, but opted not to dye the underside of the flap or the inside of the bag (easier to see whats inside). I had a little bleed through to the inside from the stitching holes (a little too much dye on the dauber) but overall I like the way this one turned out!
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