DIY semi-mask sporran

[turpin]

Turpin you inspire me. I have several Badger plets and some Deer lying around maybe I do a private project.

Thanks David. Coming from you I take that as great encouragment. Since this was my first attempt at a sporran, if you do make yours I'd love to see a bit of the process, as long as you're not giving away any trade secrets.

[keepoffgrass]

Wow! Awesome! I really want a skunk sporran. Im gunna have to give this project a try

[ozmeath]

Heya Turpin a job well done there! How did you attain the pelt? I enjoyed the process as I made a sporran a while ago (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17283) and will eventually make one up in a pelt of sorts. Can the tail be cut and spread to do the sides or another project?
As for formal use I'd say it'd be fairly contemporary but you'd get away with it. :rolleyes:
Do you have an event in mind?
Erin.

[switchblade5984]

looks great!

and about perfect for size!

[turpin]

Heya Turpin a job well done there! How did you attain the pelt? I enjoyed the process as I made a sporran a while ago (http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17283) and will eventually make one up in a pelt of sorts. Can the tail be cut and spread to do the sides or another project?
As for formal use I'd say it'd be fairly contemporary but you'd get away with it. :rolleyes:
Do you have an event in mind?
Erin.

I bought this pelt at a local leather and fur trading store, but found an online source at better prices. Like about $20 usd. The tail doesn't realy lend itself to splitting and using as side pieces, and the pelt is a bit small to give extra pieces where the grain of the fur runs right. A larger animal would give you enough though.

I don't have a specific formal event in mind but I did acquire a second- (or third) hand PC and a thrift store wing collar so I'm all ready except for the bowtie. A mask sporran can be used for day or evening (as long as they don't look too close. If I do this again Ill probably try to include eyes, per Cavscout's comment above

[way2fractious]

If I do this again Ill probably try to include eyes, per Cavscout's comment above

Good job, turpin! Skunk sporrans are quite distinctive and attract more comments than any other sporran, fur or otherwise.

Eyes - I've seen some mask sporrans, even old British military ones, where the glass eyes are light colored and have round pupils. They appear bug-eyed and very distracting. Look through any taxidermy reference (like Van Dyke's) and you'll find skunks and badgers have shiny, black eyes; foxes have vertical pupils; etc. A pair of glass eyes is not very expensive, and they add a whole new dimension to the finished product.

Keep up the good work - and have lots of fun doing it.

w2f

[switchblade5984]

i hope that anyone else who attempts this posts up pics!