Made a doodad for my economy sporran

**TJP33928** · 24th March 07, 09:45 AM

I am going to a formal event tonight and wanted to jazz up the White Rabbit economy sporran I got from the Celtic Croft, the metal thistle pin was nice, but I felt it needed something a bit extra. I wandered around looking for a pin or brooch and found nothing. I went into Jo-Ann Fabrics and came up with this. A semi-precious stone and embellished it with a fancy button. And finally got a tie tack backing for it. With the power of some super glue, ( I thought it would be better than duct tape) came up with this. Waht do you think?
Tim

**Panache** · 24th March 07, 09:49 AM

I think it looks handsome and good on you for making your sporran unique.

One word of caution though, I would be very careful using super glue for jewelry. In my experience it doesn't last very long when used on something that sustains vibration / movement. Two part epoxy is a better bet for securing a pin back.

Super glue is good for show
2 part expoxy is good to go

Cheers

Panache

**BEEDEE** · 24th March 07, 04:13 PM

Great looking addition to the sporran.

Originally Posted by Panache

Super glue is good for show
2 part expoxy is good to go

I totally agree with Panache in his choice of adhesives.

Brina

**Doomsday** · 28th March 07, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

One word of caution though, I would be very careful using super glue for jewelry. In my experience it doesn't last very long when used on something that sustains vibration / movement. Two part epoxy is a better bet for securing a pin back.

Yes what he said.

**Doc** · 24th March 07, 10:16 AM

Nice touch. I like the green. Have an enjoyable evening!

**TJP33928** · 25th March 07, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Doc

Nice touch. I like the green. Have an enjoyable evening!

Thanks Doc, looked good with my Irish American Tartan. What a night it was. Kilts have magnets in them, because they do attract attention

Tim

**McMurdo** · 24th March 07, 10:22 AM

Looks very smart indeed good for you.

**cessna152towser** · 24th March 07, 10:34 AM

Looking smart. Enjoy your evening out.

**mcvarmit** · 24th March 07, 11:30 AM

mr. 33928,

ain't super glue just grand, use it all the time. oh ya and the sporran looks quite impresive, a very nice job.

slick

**cacunn** · 24th March 07, 12:06 PM

Why didn't I see this earlier, I just got back from Jo-Ann's

I stopped by the fabric counter and told the sales lady that I had a strange question. I told her I was making a kilt and was looking for some low wrinkle cotton/poly blend. She said she knew just what I was talking about, she was a physical education teacher and wore kilts instead of shorts. We then talked kilts as we looked for fabric.