Sporran project thanks to Kevin Kinney

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 26th March 08, 10:18 PM

So, some of you may remember me posting a while back asking about a casual or Rob Roy style sporran.

Our own Mr. Kevin Kinney has sent me a sporran he had used when practicing different sporran designs. (He does not plan on selling them.)

Here are some pics:

I look forward to doing some finishing on this and wearing it soon.

For you crafty folks... would it be possible to dye this black? How would I go about that?

Thanks again Kevin Kinney!!!!

**Tartan Hiker** · 27th March 08, 05:57 AM

A good quality leather dye (Fiebing's brand is what I use) should work on this just fine. I always use their "USMC Black". After it dries overnight treat it with a leather finish such as SuperSheen (a tandy Leather Co. prduct). This is important as it will prevent any possibility of the dye rubbing off on your apron. Both products would be available at a saddle or leather-work shop, might be had at a shoe repair shop, and are certainly easy to get online from Tandy Leather.

**Joe Gondek** · 27th March 08, 10:20 AM

Good looking sporran
how do you plan attaching a sporran strap to it?

**Finn** · 27th March 08, 10:54 AM

Looks good and I echo Tartan Hiker on the dye. I usually get mine from a shoe repair shop. Careful though as it likes to leak after first opened. It may take several coats because it SOAKS into the leather. I've never had an issue with it rubbing off, but I use various shades of brown, not black.
Enjoy the good work!

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 27th March 08, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by Joe Gondek

Good looking sporran
how do you plan attaching a sporran strap to it?

That is one of the finishing touches I need to work out. I will probably attach a belt loop on the back. I also need to add a closure of sorts.

Also, thanks Tartan Hiker for the advice on the leather dye, I will try to get on that soon, as I am really wanting to finish this.