Good morning everyone. Welcome to KosKraft, Issue 3.
The life of a crafts person is humbling if nothing else. When it comes right down to it, it's never about the money. You just can't stop making things!
Over the years, I've been asked to make all kinds of things. When leather is the medium, you are truly only limited to your imagination. It serves both a utilitarian function, and an artistic one.
The strap is probably the most basic part of the trade. From holding your pants up, to holding things together, you have to have them. One of those basic things I make are these handles. They are my bread and butter. I make them for a well respected tube amplifier company. You guitarists out there can begin drooling before you hit this Link.
Amplifier handles
Of course, there's always the biker trade. From patches sewn on, to fully dressed out bikes, you can't seem to have one without the other. (pardon my feet)
Swing arm bag
But most of my trade is in answer to this question. "Can you make me a ...?" Talk about a loaded question. I really don't remember saying "no" very often. But judging from the troubles I've had saying "yes", I'm glad I said "no" at least a few times (insert smiley face here).
Mouse pad
As always, I really hope if you make something, you'll consider joining the Group. I hate talking about myself, and much prefer looking at amazing things made by others. Just mention in the comments about joining or send me a PM, and I'll send out an invite.