Does anyone have any information on what (if any) type of leather glue would have been used during the Middle Ages? And maybe a modern substitute. I'm am...
... Period glues include fish, hide,rabbitskin, pitch, gums, even "cheese & lime"! Don't know what specifically would be used for leather, but given the easy...
... I haven't tried this yet myself, but a flour paste glue would probably do the job well enough to hold things in place while you stitch it up. You'll want...
... Actually, what I am looking for is a way to not only hold it together while I stitch the piece, but also to permanently hold the edges together so that I...
At 08:30 AM 10/7/2005, Erich ... The classic would be hide glue (available at good wood working shops if you aren't feeling froggy enough to make up a batch)....
On Saturday 08 October 2005 11:17, Chris wrote: Hi Chris, ... I'm perhaps misunderstanding your description, but holding the edges together should be a job for...
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On Saturday 08 October 2005 13:23, Chris Nickel wrote: Hi Chris, ... Interesting. I've not had that happen to me so obviously we're doing something ...
... I've found running a slicker and one of those round groove thingies (belt edger?) over the edges (wet) helps knit the two sides together. Repeat after...
... something ... waxing it? ... I am using 4 oz leather for the bottles. I form them buy soaking them for an hour or so and then pack them with sand. After...
... Why not skip this bit by going straight to the oven? it dries the bottle and sand out quicker, and gives less time to warp. ... I hope that's Fahrenheit......
... Yup, from what you are describing, you probably want to go with the hide glue. It's about as inoffensive as it gets, and once set, on leather, it's pretty...
On Saturday 08 October 2005 23:17, Chris Nickel wrote: Hi Chris, ... It sounds to me like your edge-spreading problems may be a result of excessive leather...
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You can't get leather "totally dry" without cooking it; there is always some moisture bound up in the fibers. Then when you cook it at 200 F, the surface will...
... Seems pretty thin to me. For my large bottel, I used 10oz leather. For smaller ones, I never use less than 6-7oz leather. Michael J. Sheldon aka Aoidhean...
A new group has been started for those who are interested in working with horn, antler, bone and other natural materials such as ivory, amber and soapstone....
OK, I have been collecting black walnut husks and I have about half a bushel. Does anyone know a good reciepe for Black Walnut Dye. Once I have the dye I am...
There's quite a good one on this page http://home.insightbb.com/~denevell_books/making_walnut_ink.htm The important part is to add enough iron. Wayne ... half...
I received an email, purportedly from ebay, that said my account was being suspended if I didn't re-enter my information. Since I don't have an ebay account, I...
... I've seen those. I report them. I keep most of my money in several banks. One I use to buy overseas with I put money in in batches and there is no link to...
Hello, The database is up at the Historical Yellowpages: www.shypages.com Click on the ONLINE YELLOWPAGES button then a number to see time periods or a letter...
The DiscoveryChannel.com has an absolutely fabulous very realistic DVD for sale: Genghis Khan: Rise of the Conqueror, 50 minutes. Product number 823650 for...
The DiscoveryChannel.com has an absolutely fabulous very realistic DVD for sale: Genghis Khan: Rise of the Conqueror, 50 minutes. Product number 823650 for...
A new book on Persian Arms and Armor is coming out. <http://www.legat-verlag.de/_e/Swords2.html> I wonder how they will handle the fact that the Mongols...
Thought you guys might enjoy this ;-) Aoife is a librarian, who, every week, collects links on a topic that might be of interest to SCAdians, and this week,...
Hey all Watched "House of Flying Daggers" last night, was very taken by the carved bracers/cuffs (looked like a "filled from behind" type embossing, if you...
