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JimmieD

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First bag...of many?!
« on: January 30, 2020, 01:00:39 AM »
Greetings all from the PacNW!

Trapping lead me to tanning and making things with fur, which lead to brain tan (Indian tan) buckskin, which led to black powder which led to.....well, I've been pretty excited about getting into this way of life....errrr hobby...errr way of life....anyways, just finished my first bag and not sure if its PC or HC, just followed Ken Scott and used a beaver tail from a beaver I had trapped, first actual leather worked project I've ever done, time will tell if I pursue this incredible craft of bag making....looking forward to learning more and thanks to all the artisians and history buffs here that have made this forum interesting! 









 

Offline Greg Pennell

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2020, 02:04:48 AM »
Welcome Jimmie!  This might be your first shooting bag, but it’s obvious this isn’t your first rodeo!  Great looking work!  I like your idea of using the beaver tail as an inlay...I’ve seen the whole tail used as a flap before, don’t think I’ve seen one like this.  Cool bag!

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Offline Jim Spray

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2020, 02:18:09 AM »
Very nice bag! I also like the beaver tail inlay. Keep up the great work.

Jim

Offline LynnC

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2020, 02:22:05 AM »
Good grief. If thats the first bag you ever made, id like to see what you can do a few bags down the road!  The first bag i ever made worked fine but it wasn't Art! 

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2020, 02:44:47 AM »
Welcome sir.

A well made and executed hunting bag for sure.

Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work!

Regards,

Doug

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2020, 02:46:18 AM »
Good stuff.

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2020, 02:58:23 AM »
Good looking bag , Well done
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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2020, 04:14:37 AM »
1st?! Ya, right.





Good job.

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2020, 04:27:37 AM »
Some people just have it from the beginning and you're obviously one of them.  Your stitching is very neat and crisp.  Good job!
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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2020, 04:53:59 AM »
Good first bag. Nice work

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2020, 06:34:07 AM »
Wow!! As a first bag, can't wait to see the many.

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2020, 07:50:10 AM »
Very nice.
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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2020, 08:44:45 AM »
Really a cool looking bag!
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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2020, 03:31:01 PM »
Good luck and long life using this obviously pretty project

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2020, 04:27:09 PM »
Nice work. I agree with the others, if that's a first bag, I would definitely suggest pursuing the craft of bag making.
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JimmieD

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2020, 08:03:03 PM »
Thank you for the welcome and wow, am humbled by the responses!  Thank-you so much!  Maybe this'll be my niche, I definitely know powder horn making isn't...haha...currently building my first rifle kit, so from the encouragement of y'all, I will definitely be looking more into the history and periods of the bags!

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #16 on: January 31, 2020, 02:21:05 AM »
It may be your first bag, but that stitching says you've made some leather items.  :-)   That is a beautiful bag.  I wish my first one was that accomplished.   God Bless,   Marc

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Re: First bag...of many?!
« Reply #17 on: January 31, 2020, 02:37:44 AM »
Nice bag!!  👍