Author Topic: Bag #18 - "Mortality" hunting pouch (Read 4505 times)

Marcruger · « **on:** November 10, 2019, 03:39:44 PM »

Hi Folks,

Just finished up a pouch, and it is made from well-broken 3-4 ounce soft bridle leather. The flap is 2-3 ounce cowhide lined with 2-3 ounce bridle leather. Stitched with heavy waxed linen thread for longevity. It has an internal pocket. The "bearded" welting is very soft buckskin left over from my bearded bag project. No sense in letting it go to waste.

The overall pattern is similar to one I made to go with Ron Hess' horn for Jim Parker's Alabama Show. Remember, just two short months until that show.

I call this bag "Mortality" as the image on the flap confronts us with our short time here on earth. This was a common image in the 1700's, and I saw this particular one in Williamsburg. I guess it could also say something about the mortality of the animal being hunted. I drew a pattern of the image and scribed it into the cowhide.

I hope you enjoy it.

Best wishes, and God Bless, Marc

Stoner creek · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2019, 03:58:08 PM »

Mark that’s fantastic. Are you bringing it to the Alabama show?

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2019, 03:59:22 PM »

WOW! Great bag Marc, like every thing about it especially the carved design, Well done.

Tim

D. Taylor Sapergia · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2019, 07:42:43 PM »

That's a very neat bag Marc. I like to sew the inside back pocket a little higher - closer to the top, so it's easier to get balls out, but that's just me. I like the colour and the fringe.

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2019, 08:12:48 PM »

That’s a really nice one Marc. Your scribing is awesome. It looks like a very comfortable and user friendly pouch.

hanshi · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2019, 11:58:01 PM »

Splendid workmanship! I like that bag!

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2019, 03:31:28 AM »

Marc, that’s a dandy! I’m really digging where you’re going with these tooled flaps...really gives your pouches something extra.

Greg

Marcruger · « **Reply #7 on:** November 11, 2019, 04:43:50 AM »

Hi gents,

Many thanks for the kind words. Interesting where inspiration comes from sometimes. In this case it was that image in Williamsburg.

Wayne, I am not sure on having it in Alabama. With family health issues around in several states, I am hoping I will be able to get away for the show. We'll see.

Best wishes to all, and God Bless, Marc

BOB HILL · « **Reply #8 on:** November 11, 2019, 06:37:52 AM »

Hey, Marc that made a great looking bag. Thanks for posting it.
Bob

James Rogers · « **Reply #9 on:** November 11, 2019, 03:26:19 PM »

Looks very nice Marc. What size cord did you use on that one?

gusd · « **Reply #10 on:** November 11, 2019, 04:56:56 PM »

Very nice Marc. Like everything about it!

Gus

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #11 on:** November 11, 2019, 05:52:40 PM »

Exceptionally well executed and creative!

Marcruger · « **Reply #12 on:** November 11, 2019, 09:44:20 PM »

Hi James,

I don't know the weight of the waxed thread I am using. It looks to be about 1/32" in diameter. When I hammer it after I finish stitching, it looks fatter against the leather.

Best wishes, and God Bless, Marc

Palmetto1781 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:02:02 PM »

Hey Marc,
Is that the same bag I watched you reverse and smooth out on Sunday at there Camden event? It turned out really nice. I really like the tooled design as well. Great job.
Regards,
Bill

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** November 11, 2019, 10:48:12 PM »

Yes indeed Bill, that is the one I was stitching and flipping inside out. I think you may be just out of the frame in this photo.

looper · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2019, 04:52:40 AM »

Looks great, Marc. I really like the way you left the back of the strap lighter.

Marcruger · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2019, 04:00:58 PM »

Thank you Cheney. I dye the back of the strap with thinned light color dye, then seal it. I have zero tolerance for bags or straps that transfer dye to clothes when someone sweats or gets rained on. God Bless, Marc

Mike from OK · « **Reply #17 on:** November 14, 2019, 04:04:21 AM »

Marc, I'm really digging that buckle. Can you give us the details on it?

Mike

Marcruger · « **Reply #18 on:** November 14, 2019, 04:43:23 AM »

Hi Mike,

I am no blacksmith, and did not make that buckle. I bought it from H&B Forge. They have both round and square.

http://www.hbforge.com/belts-and-belt-buckles/square-buckle-1inch

I will say this, they take a long time to fill your order, so be prepared. They do eventually come. I ordered one of each (round and square) to see if I liked them. Once they came okay, I ordered a bigger batch. Both took quite a while to deliver. I clean each up, rub back the edges, and clear coat them with flat lacquer to prevent rust.

If anyone has a good source for blacksmith looking iron buckles that are a bit lighter in construction, I would appreciate a note.

God Bless, Marc

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