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submitted 1 year ago by Lemmyin@lemmy.nz to c/leathercraft@lemmy.ca

Very new to leather work. First time trying to wet mould. I’m very happy with the result :)

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[-] jwn@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago
[-] Lemmyin@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

The back is 2.5mm and the front is 2mm. I guess that means 4/5oz and 6/7oz?

[-] jwn@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I've been wanting to try wet molding a leatherman or pocket knife, but don't have the right thickness at the moment...

Here's a couple thicker (7-9 oz) sheaths I've wet molded that I'm really happy with!

Silky Gomboy 240 Sheath:

Mora Garberg / Kansbol Sheath:

[-] Lemmyin@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Ah that’s cool! Did one of the image links not render? I can only see the Gomboy one.

[-] bowreality@lemmy.ca 0 points 1 year ago

That turned out well! I’ll have to try that sometime. I always thought I need some sort of mold for it. Did you keep it in there while it dried?

[-] Lemmyin@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks.

Yep, I cling wrapped it and kept it in there while it dried. I was inspired by Chuck D from weaver leather making this: https://youtu.be/pgoxc0eaLGQ

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