A Sailor's Leather

i-Phone 4 Case With An Extra Pocket.

2012-01-25T08:55:00.007+08:00

Did this on CNY day with the Chinese word, "PROSPEROUS".
HUAT AHH!!!!!!!!!

Just made another one.

Next one will be snake skin.

A Machete Sheath.

2012-01-23T20:19:00.004+08:00

The knife is in Indonesia.

He traced the outline, thickness and the circumference of the handle.

Harry Resinger, My Mentor!

2012-01-22T20:55:00.002+08:00

Was looking thru some old albums on Luna New Year Eve.

Hope the year of the Dragon will bring Monna and Harry good health!

Harry with a wig at Al & Ann Stohlman's range.

This was send to him by the owner of The Leathercrafters Journal, Bill Reis.

Monna & Harry Christmas 1998.

Another Tobacco Pouch.

2011-12-21T00:05:00.004+08:00

A last minute order for Christmas.

Hand stitched.

Check out the others:

http://asailorsleather.blogspot.com/2008/08/pipe-and-tobacco-pouch.html

Round Eagle Bag.

2011-11-22T17:04:00.008+08:00

Stitched with jerk needle.

Fire Axe Sheath.

2011-09-26T15:11:00.002+08:00

I dyed it black to cover up those stains!

Swivel Buckle Belt.

2011-09-16T02:17:00.002+08:00

Just got this done.

Two belts in one!

Case For Blood Pressure Monitor.

2011-07-29T18:10:00.002+08:00

Just bought the syringe for the closure!

Blue Jeans Projects Etc...

2011-06-13T12:38:00.026+08:00

Made these the "KISS" way!
Check out those I made years back:
http://asailorsleather.blogspot.com/2009/09/birth-of-mini-boot.html

Am making other stuffs out of old blue jeans!

Three Pouches.

2011-05-28T20:01:00.004+08:00

Just got it laced!

That's me!

MM Lee Kuan Yew On Leather.

2011-05-20T05:43:00.006+08:00

The founding father of modern Singapore.

Shall carve another one using embossing technique.

Will be framed with wood grain leather frame and hang it in our living hall.

Workers' Party Buckle?

2011-05-10T23:45:00.002+08:00

I just made myself a new buckle!

Market Place Bag.

2011-04-21T02:28:00.001+08:00

Acha!

Did a few over the years

A Dell Streak Case.

2011-04-11T01:16:00.005+08:00

Friend came over with a Dell Streak saying that he can't find a case to go with his belt!

He came back saying it's too difficult to pull out while sitting, so I did a "Quick-draw"!

Card N Cash Cases.

2011-03-30T04:04:00.003+08:00

My wife did these for her clients!

A Key Hanger - House-warming Gift.

2011-02-06T16:46:00.004+08:00

Made a few over the years.

A Simple Wallet To Show Off His Cash!

2010-11-04T23:12:00.006+08:00

A three card slots and to show off his cash!

A Christmas Eve's project.

Bottle Cap Projects II.

2010-09-14T12:06:00.028+08:00

A Recycling Project!

Acha! A simple project I did some five months ago that inspired many globally! Here's a belt I completed this morning with thirteen caps from friends around the rock! Scroll down to the older posts to see more!

A guitar strap.

Zippo & Cell Phone Buckle.

2010-07-29T21:12:00.011+08:00

When I posted the Zippo buckle, someone asked how do I attach the "phone" to the belt.

One thing leads to another.

The Final Journey!

2010-05-30T01:41:00.004+08:00

Just sent my father off!

Local and afar,

Thank you, All!

May 25, 2010.

Pliers & Scissors Pouches.

2010-05-17T11:45:00.003+08:00

Made this for myself.

For an animal groomer.

Stingray For Lunch N Projects.

2010-04-25T11:30:00.007+08:00

Caught a ray this morning for lunch!
One of the boys said it's a female.

He needs a shore leave! LOL!

Tail. Tail bone &

The Sting!

Cobra Phone Case.

2010-04-17T14:30:00.000+08:00

Made this for my new phone.

Carved Cell Phone Case.

2010-04-16T00:36:00.002+08:00

He likes to fish!

Red Python n White Cobra Wallet.

2010-04-14T23:59:00.002+08:00

Just got this done.

He wanted an extra slot at the back for the link card!

Bottle Cap Projects.

2010-04-04T02:52:00.036+08:00

Made myself a key fob of my favourite Tiger Beer! The front is an old cap.

D.I.Y. Here are some of the projects done by a freind, Emil Gatev of Bulgaria. A very talented and creative leathercrafter! He also did some with ceramics. Pay a visit to his shop: http://www.virtualtryavna.info/?loc=kojar11

http://www.emilgatev.com/

Cobra Head Purse.

2010-03-12T08:07:00.006+08:00

Just got this done.

My friend wants to put his talisman in it.

Money Clip Cum Cardholder.

2010-03-12T01:17:00.003+08:00

A fun project.

Python Biker Wallet/Double Wristbands.

2010-03-04T16:21:00.004+08:00

Just got these done.

Cigarette/Zippo/Lozenges Case.

2010-02-09T04:02:00.004+08:00

Cigarette cum lozenges/zippo case.

Wish I have more time to finish my projects before the CNY!

Fancy Knot Buckle.

2010-01-30T05:39:00.003+08:00

More to come!

Leather Money Clips

2010-01-14T14:46:00.003+08:00

Got these finished this morning.

Leather Handbag For 2010 Calender.

2010-01-05T13:02:00.002+08:00

"Flasah" Calender.

Mimosa aka "Touch-Me-Not".

2010-01-01T09:44:00.007+08:00

Pink is common.

Yellow is rare over here!

Happy New Year!

Picked these seeds the other day, realized the yellow one is thornless!

First time seeing those "pink" seed, could they been pollinated by the yellow ones?

A Leather Case For My Friend's Blackberry.

2009-12-27T22:21:00.005+08:00

Just made this.

A gift for an old friend.

Mini Handbags.

2009-12-23T06:48:00.002+08:00

Just finished these for two young sisters.

Leather Cases For All-in-One Card Reader.

2009-11-20T15:05:00.004+08:00

Just made these.

Leather Badge Watch With Light.

2009-11-19T05:18:00.004+08:00

One of the boys gave it to me.

Scrap Leather Projects.

2009-11-02T16:31:00.006+08:00

A gentle old man gave me these.

Told me to figure what I can do with them!

Received many suggestions from members.

Shall keep posting as I go along.

These will be belts?

Nov. 19th 2009.

For lining!

Coin Purses With Chinese Names.

2009-10-26T14:17:00.002+08:00

Gifts for two young kids.

Drill Press For My Leather Work.

2009-10-17T15:44:00.003+08:00

This is my "New" toy!

Pretty handy to have one around.

A Croc Buckle.

2009-10-16T21:22:00.004+08:00

A croc buckle. Shall make a mold with this and use it to compress some "Croc" skins?

Nov. 1st.
Not much details.
Need to work on it!

Nov. 19th

A Singapore Sunrise!/Sunset!

2009-10-11T16:32:00.006+08:00

Shot on Dec. 07, 2011.

Plane landing at Changi Airport every 15 seconds.

What a beautiful morning!
Shot just after we picked up our hook.

One of those sunsets.

Cobra Head Buckle On A Pivot!

2009-09-13T03:52:00.005+08:00

It started off as a joke when someone suggested to have the cobra head pointing downward.

I thought the better of it!

26th /09/09

Just did another belt to go with it.

Leather Labelled Cargo Pump Panel.

2009-09-12T14:16:00.004+08:00

Keep those scraps!

I used them to label the hydraulic pump switches.

Birth Of A Mini Boot.

2009-09-07T06:20:00.012+08:00

The last time I made one was some nine years ago for a friend in Texas.

Done many back in the 80s.
Am now making for an old friend.
Shall get it done later tonight and one more with snake skin.

Done, 8th September.

29/08/09

Just did another one.

Key Chains.

2009-09-06T05:46:00.002+08:00

My wife made these awhile back.

Birth Of A Cobra Head Buckle.

2009-08-30T13:42:00.004+08:00

Got this done this morning.

"Rough Sea" on Leather!

2009-08-13T16:26:00.003+08:00

Acha!

Woke up this afternoon and received this beautiful picture!

Another gift from my friend, Mr. James Geigan.

It was embossed with leather "plugs".

The sails, clouds and sea were painstakingly executed!

The masts and hull look like they were carved from wood!

See the Singapore Flag?

My National Day Gift!

Priceless!

Thank you, James!

More Cobra and Python Projects

2009-08-13T08:29:00.009+08:00

August 28th,

Made the eyeglass case this morning.

Just finished this Cobra Ranger Belt for myself.

Shall lace those bracelets later.

A matching fone case.

August 26th.

Covered buckle.

August 17th.

August 15th.

August 30th.

Proud To Be Singaporeans!

2009-08-11T16:41:00.005+08:00

My nephew, Mok Shaowei & Family taking the pledge at our 44th National Day Parade!

Python/Snakeskin Belts,Tobacco/Phone Pouches,Wallets Etc.

2009-07-16T03:19:00.032+08:00

April 07, 2010.

August 8th 2009

Our 44th National Day Project!

31st July 2009

Just done two more.

A roll edge belt in progress.

Shall do the reverse from the others.

July 20th.

Just did the buckle.

July 21st.

Done.
Just finished these three wallets.

Below are all my other snakeskin projects.
All in one post.
Enjoy!

Tooled Leather Biker Wallets All In One Post! Carving, Woodgrain Etc.

2009-06-30T15:30:00.019+08:00

Hello, I put all the Biker Wallets in one post!

Enjoy

Ostrich leg... in progress.

Woodgrain.

Black & White.

Monitor Lizard.

Japanese Style.

Carving.

Brown Cobra.

White Cobra.

My Hand.

Hair On.

Lion.
Python.

Nude!

Got this carving pattern from a fellow leather friend.

Antler Sheath For An Old Knife.

2009-06-28T04:15:00.006+08:00

Just finished up this for an old knife.

No carving, just pounding!

Another Belt For A Colleague.

2009-06-26T01:15:00.007+08:00

Just completed this embossed "Pueblo Pattern" belt for a colleague.

May looks better if I'll to add in those star conchos in those circles but he wants it plain, so I stamped a flower center instead. That tool is one of three Barry King's given to me by a IILG / Flasah member.

July 05.

His second one with star conchos!

Here is another

August 16th.

Hyena, Black & White Cat.

2009-06-24T17:33:00.002+08:00

Took these with my cell phone.

A camel or hyena?

Ostrich Leg Biker Wallet.

2009-06-21T08:20:00.002+08:00

The ostrich leg skin is a fraction longer than 15" and 7" at its widest.

Height of wallet 7 1/8", so have to make do with whatever left of it!

Humming Bird Weaving.

2009-06-19T02:15:00.011+08:00

Got home after a ten days trip and found this nest on my grafted hibiscus.
It's a humming bird!
Or a sunbird as we called it here.
It took off when I was about to shoot it!
With my camera lah!

I'll be watching!

June 23, 2009

My wife tied a rafia string on the top of the nest and it made good use of it!

Three Snake Skin Wallets.

2009-05-30T01:44:00.003+08:00

Just did three more wallets.

All hand stitched.

More in other posts.

Tooled Wood Grain Biker's Wallet & Other Wood Grain Projects!

2009-05-19T02:53:00.019+08:00

I put all my wood grain projects in one post.

June 6th.

This is one of the most viewed posts.
Enjoy!

May 19th, 2009.
Just did the cover for another.

Done May 30th.
July 27th 2008.

May 29th, 2008.

Wood gain barrel.

June 2008.
Wood Grain Umbrella Holster.

July 29th, 2008.

Wood Grain Wristband.

August 30th, 2008.

Wood Grain Cell Phone Case.

For my daughter.

July 27th, 2008.
Wood Grain Wallet.

August 3rd, 2008.
Wood Grain Wallet.

Nov.24th, 2008

With termites!

Dec 15th, 2008.

29/11/09

Key Vest & Cigarette Case.

2009-05-18T22:15:00.003+08:00

Fun projects for friends.

His Very First/Second Leather Project!

2009-05-17T20:32:00.005+08:00

My friend Nasuki who is going home tomorrow for two weeks is making a purse for his wife.

His very first project.

Making the card slots.

Stitching.

Edging.

Completed!

I am proud of him.

His second, August 19th.

Making Of Ocean Plats.

2009-05-13T16:23:00.009+08:00

How to........

Email me for a tutorial:

ojby1012@yahoo.com

Very keen! 0425 hrs.!

0230 hrs!

A Billy 2-Shews Wallet.

2009-04-12T06:47:00.006+08:00

Bill Stockil, the master who introduced me to "leather" friends around the globe!

I missed him!

Got the pics out of a friend's memo pad.

Another Skiving Knife.

2009-04-07T19:09:00.004+08:00

Just made another skiving knife.

Shall make a sheath later.

18th April.

Wallets, Belt, Phone Case etc....

2009-03-29T23:47:00.006+08:00

Did these the last few days including those key fobs last posted.

11th April.

Check out my other posts on belts and wallets etc...

Key Fobs.

2009-03-27T23:53:00.003+08:00

They chose the stamp with their initials.

Nothing goes to waste!

To be given away.

Another Sailor's Knife

2009-03-24T02:59:00.006+08:00

From a hacksaw.

Used a snap button instead of the usual strap.

I'm a lefty.
Shall put them together soon.

All my knives are kept under locks & keys !

Done.

Rough Sea In Leather

2009-03-22T20:25:00.008+08:00

A gift from a friend, James Geigan.
Wish I can carve like him!
Shall make a frame soon.

Belt, Wristband & Phone Case.

2009-03-14T00:16:00.007+08:00

Mahogany + H2O.

Different shades on different tan?

Another 2-pc, Buckle.

2009-03-05T05:09:00.004+08:00

Three coats of mahogany + H2O.

Finished off with two coats floor wax.

6th March:

Passed it to him in the morning, he left it in the mess room after lunch...... STOLEN!

Antique?

2009-03-04T21:07:00.002+08:00

Friend's.

Roughly translated:

Made during the Ming Dynasty.

Belt With Skulls.

2009-03-02T07:08:00.001+08:00

This is for a Myanmar friend.

Safety Ashtray?

2009-02-26T22:18:00.003+08:00

I smoke like the ship's funnel!

My friend, Nasuki made this for me!

Birth Of A Stitching Pony!

2009-02-26T21:38:00.007+08:00

A welder did this for me while doing some repairs the other day.

Shall dismantle a pallet for the 'body'.

All for a friend on board who wants to learn leather craft.

Check out my other ponies;

http://asailorsleather.blogspot.com/2008/01/stitching-pony.html

With a little help from my friends.

Use to a shorter bolt.

He made it and put to good use!

Dwarf Bananas? Grafted Hibiscus.

2009-02-20T23:22:00.009+08:00

Met an old lady this afternoon who showed me her dwarf banana.

A few weeks later, it was stolen!

My neighbour's.

I grafted them.

2 in 1.

Grafted seven, lucky to have three different blooms in a day!

A Sailor's Wallet?

2009-02-09T00:43:00.002+08:00

Shall stitch this up before going back to sea.

Done!

Screw up a little but ok lah!

My Pattern Knife.

2009-02-03T22:37:00.005+08:00

Just made a new sheath for an old knife.

Lady Purse.

2009-01-27T19:14:00.004+08:00

For an Indonesian friend.

His girlfriend can't find a dark green purse!

What did you say her name is?

Sheath For A Sailor's Knife.

2009-01-26T01:03:00.008+08:00

"If you don't carry a knife on deck, you're not a sailor"!

Those were the days.

Ground from a hacksaw blade some years ago.
Found it while spring-cleaning.
The handle is of scrap leather that I used for practicing.

I'm a lefty.
WISH YOU ALL "GONG XI FA CAI!"

Here's another.

June 28th 2009

Head Knife / Sewing Palm / Jerk Needles.

2009-01-23T20:20:00.009+08:00

Round or Head Knife?

I'll called it Half Moon:)

Check out my other post on Homemade Leather Tools.

Head Knives from Hong Kong?

Leather Covered Buckles & Others.

2009-01-21T00:57:00.020+08:00

Some of the buckles I've in stock.

A "Rebuck"

"Jade" Wristband

2009-01-04T21:16:00.004+08:00

Embossed 'Jade' Bracelets.

A Glowing Bracelet!

2008-12-15T07:01:00.005+08:00

May make a dog collar next.

A Western Belt.

2008-11-29T06:58:00.002+08:00

With matching buckle set!

Wallet / Passport Cover Face-lift!

2008-11-18T02:23:00.003+08:00

Gave them a face-lift!

Another Ocean Plat.

2008-11-15T01:11:00.010+08:00

15 fathoms and an hour later.
Spot the mistake?
Scroll down to see the other one.
Dated Dec. 27th 2007.
http://asailorsleather.blogspot.com/2007/12/floor-mat.html
Email me for a tutorial:
ojby1012@yahoo.com

April 24th,2009.

An Organizier.

2008-11-09T05:44:00.006+08:00

Just completed this organizer.

Double loop kangaroo lace.

More Money Clips!

2008-10-25T02:31:00.005+08:00

More to come!

Filipino Saddle.

2008-10-22T01:32:00.003+08:00

Friend brought this saddle back from the Philippines and gave me as a birthday present! Need to work on it.

Am waiting for someone to give me a horse -:)

Leather Keyholder.

2008-10-16T11:21:00.005+08:00

Keyhanger for my wife's friend.

Our keyboard!
This was for the Yong Family.

Stamped Belt.

2008-10-15T03:25:00.005+08:00

Screwed up with the name! Did another one, salvage the wrong one by 'digging' it out, shall insert an exotic skin later.

Nov. 15th

Got it done at last.

Too long! 07/01/09.

Homemade Leather Tools.

2008-10-14T23:22:00.065+08:00

With a little help from a friend. Score, cut and bevel. 1/8". A 3-in-1! Someone said the handle looks like a hotdog!

Shall keep updating with a new post dated Feb.26th,2009

An Old Album.The Sailor!

2008-10-12T05:44:00.021+08:00

That's me with the 'cowboy' hat!

Octopus hunting!

Songo Songo, Tanzania.

Tie a piece of rock to the meat should pull it clean off the shell by gravity.

A Spanish Dancer.

Made this for a friend.

Life is short!

Typhoon's tail!

GPS? What's that!?

Taichung

"Box" Coin Purse/Money Clip

2008-10-11T10:58:00.003+08:00

Pretty handy!

Two-Piece Buckle.

2008-10-10T03:36:00.004+08:00

Did two belts.

A friend bot that 2-piece buckle in Greece during his sailing days.

Tooled Leather Buckle.

2008-09-25T01:28:00.004+08:00

Barbed buckle?

Snake Skins Tobacco Pouch/Phone Cases.

2008-09-12T04:12:00.002+08:00

Tobacco pouch and

Cell phone cases.

More in other post. Check it out!

Black Cell Phone Case.

2008-09-01T03:38:00.004+08:00

Just made another one with a star concho.

More phone cases in other post.

Check it out!

Smoking Pipes And Tobacco Pouches.

2008-08-28T05:46:00.013+08:00

This is one of the "Most View" posts.

Enjoy!

Tobacco Pouches.

Soh gave me this pipe/tobacco pouch.

A two in one.