Artificer's General "Catalog" thread

[ShaunMaxwell]

I thought I'd post the photos Artificer sent before sending my re-bagged MOD cantle, as his photos are without doubt better than those I'd be able to take.

I'd asked for a simple dark chocolate brown sporran, (similar in appearance to the one Artificer recently re-bagged for Jack Daw) along with a matching strap. Jack Daw's is a pigskin beauty, and I was taken with the design, but wanted something that would match my brown leathers for daywear. If you've ever dealt with him, you'll know how easy Artificer is to work with. He verified my requests, and when the materials I'd chosen required a slight re-design of the side tassels, he contacted me to make sure the workaround was acceptable. As you can see from the photos below, it's considerably more than acceptable... It's a beauty that I find elegant in its simplicity. Thanks again, Scott, for another heirloom sporran. You're always a pleasure to deal with and your work is absolutely top notch!

[creagdhubh]

Man, that is a NICE sporran!!! Sigh, one day I shall be a member of this "exclusive" club...one day.

Congratulations Shaun,

[artificer]

I thought I'd post the photos Artificer sent before sending my re-bagged MOD cantle, as his photos are without doubt better than those I'd be able to take.

I'd asked for a simple dark chocolate brown sporran, (similar in appearance to the one Artificer recently re-bagged for Jack Daw) along with a matching strap. Jack Daw's is a pigskin beauty, and I was taken with the design, but wanted something that would match my brown leathers for daywear. If you've ever dealt with him, you'll know how easy Artificer is to work with. He verified my requests, and when the materials I'd chosen required a slight re-design of the side tassels, he contacted me to make sure the workaround was acceptable. As you can see from the photos below, it's considerably more than acceptable... It's a beauty that I find elegant in its simplicity. Thanks again, Scott, for another heirloom sporran. You're always a pleasure to deal with and your work is absolutely top notch!

Thank you, Shaun. I'm pleased that it meets expectations.
Hopefully we'll see some "in-action" pix in the near future (hint)

ith:

[Downunder Kilt]

Shaun you have a great looking sporran there and as Artificer said, we need "in action" pix! We while we wait

[opositive]

the longer i hang out at xmarks, the more i feel myself drawn to things with tentacles and a gaping maw...

[artificer]

the longer i hang out at xmarks, the more i feel myself drawn to things with tentacles and a gaping maw...

Are you somehow impugning my work by saying that I'm secretly corrupting the members of X-Marks with works tainted by the trans-dimensional horror that is C'thulhu?!?

If so, I'll let the evidence speak for itself... oh, wait. :cthulhusmiley:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=cthulhu
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=cthulhu
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...hlight=cthulhu

Nevermind all that, I categorically deny any subversive attempt to warp the sanity of my fellow board members.

ith:

[opositive]

the last time i checked, you were the mad scientist around here.

(which is a fantastic, diabolical pic)

[artificer]

the last time i checked, you were the mad scientist around here.

(which is a fantastic, diabolical pic)

Well, one does need a hobby to divert one's attention from work. ESPECIALLY when one's work is in the home.
It's so hard to find time for one's self. :chthulhusmiley:

[artificer]

It's been quite a busy spring, so much so that I've not had a lot of time to post.

Here are a few of the things that have come off the bench recently.
Angora Goat soft sporran


Cantle detail


Interior storage


I really like this "soft" style, as you get the benefits of full storage without the hard "plate" of a standard dress sporran, so if it's not packed to the gills it's quite flexible and light to wear.

Skunk with commissioner supplied crest.


detail shot


And finally for now, a classic day sporran in soft brown cowhide in the "Lugosi" pattern. With matching belt and strap.


ith:

[SlackerDrummer]

I have never seen Angora goat hair that was not kinky. Has it been straightened? It looks more like the long-haired Chinese goat hair that I'm seeing these days.