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    Sporrans-In Progress

    I got started on two new sporrans this weekend. The one on the left below is a Masonic symbol for a friend. The one on the right is a rampant lion with a few simplifications from my first practice piece.



    Thanks to everyone for the kind words on my previous Welsh Dragon sporran. Some of you make kilts, some kilt pins. I enjoy the leather working. For those who inquired about sales, I'm a long way from that stage, but I retire in about 4 more years. I plan on settling in southwest Michigan. There seems to be a lot of highland games and festivals in that upper mid-west region. I'm looking forward to traveling around to as many as I can.

    I also have to be careful in Germany. The US-German Status of Forces Agreement limits what I can sell without getting a license and paying taxes. Don't think I want to get into that yet. One of the quirks of working over here.

    I should be finished in a week or two and will post final pics then. I'm thinking about making a Hay clan crest (it has an eagle, should be challenging) and then maybe a thistle symbol. That should keep me busy until Christmas!

    It's great seeing all your pics and the different ways people put them together. Thanks for sharing.

    Tom

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    Those look great, Tom. Yes, the "SOFA" is a complex beast. I wouldn't want to delve into that myself either.

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    Finished No. 2 and No.3

    Here are the finished sporrans Number 2 and Number 3.





    Thanks to all for your encouragement.

    These were better than the first, but not where I think I can be. Now I need to get some more materials.

    Tom

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    Wonderful looking sporrans, you did an amazing job.

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    Those look great! I particularly like the masonic one.

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    Those look great! Now, the only SOFA I know about is the one I am sitting on, but I would love to get one of those when you turn pro!
    The kilt concealed a blaster strapped to his thigh. Lazarus Long

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    Nice sporrons-Would compliment any kilt

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    Good job. They show their craftsmanship.

    Brett Nix

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