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DAY 2 - HANDSTITCHED LEATHER ORGANISING TRAYS

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So today is going to be a leather affair. We're thinking a hand stitched leather desktop organising tray (or maybe two) for keys, coins, phone etc. We've had a little play with some cardboard and the stapler (my training as an architect has served

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Leather cut, now the dilema of which thread color to choose ?! We're using our oak bark tanned bridle shoulder again - it's certainly a good thickness so these will be some sturdy little trays! Onto edge burnishing, leather bending & moulding,

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#makeathingaday update - burnishing edges. The friction created from the wool felt disc attached to an ancient bench grinder together with a little beeswax, seals the raw cut edges of the leather making them both strong and durable. Stitching next.

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little organising trays starting to take shape... Thinking i might have to make a couple more of these for the house - i love them! Is there time for a quick snooze?

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...a little teaser as we're almost done!

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So here we are - DAY 2 #makeathingaday ..... made! Two leather organising trays moulded, folded and hand stitched from a flat piece of oak bark tanned leather. Perfect for keys, coins, phone (or another home for your opinel)

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