Sporran #14 WIP - Snakeskin Hunting Sporran

**BoldHighlander** · 11th January 11, 11:17 PM

Bravo Scott!

That is very nice & original looking to. With a personal knowledge of your craftsmanship......I know Drac is going to be very pleased!

**Joe Gondek** · 11th January 11, 11:35 PM

really nice job

having made two hunting sporrans I know how much sewing is involved

**Eleazar** · 12th January 11, 06:54 AM

Wow!

That turned out great.

**piperdown** · 12th January 11, 09:27 AM

Beautiful...you have an amazing talent!!!!

**Tartan Tess** · 12th January 11, 01:00 PM

Beautiful job.
Being a Western gal, the snakeskin interests me very much.
Artificer, what was the pro's and con's to using the snake skin on this compared to something with hair?

**St. Amish** · 12th January 11, 01:15 PM

I want one.

**artificer** · 12th January 11, 02:30 PM

Thanks, all.

Originally Posted by Tartan Tess

Beautiful job.
Being a Western gal, the snakeskin interests me very much.
Artificer, what was the pro's and con's to using the snake skin on this compared to something with hair?

Snakeskin is much like other skin leathers. This one had the scales on, some snake actually has the scales removed, as the coloured pattern is on the skin itself. This skin was VERY thin and flexible (nearly transparent) so I actually dyed the structural backing material the skin was glued to for a consistent colour tone.

About fur:
Fur can hide sloppy stitching (which is a pet peeve of mine

) unless you're looking closely, but fur also presents some unique issues, like the directional nature of the hair growth.

Fur also gets EVERYWHERE. It's so easy to end up with a seam line FULL of stray hairs. It's not a big deal to clear up, just irritating, ESPECIALLY when using waxed thread. The hair and wax just love each other.

Being greatly concerned with proportions, my 'personal' big thing with fur is 'volume control'. Certain furs are just bushy. Unless someone wants a particularly HUGE sporran, you have to design the bag starting with the finished size you want it to appear (including the fluff of hair), and then work backward with the underlying structure to make sure you don't end up with a 14"w sporran

**Downunder Kilt** · 12th January 11, 03:05 PM

Although snakeskin is not on of my preferred choices for a sporran, once again Scott you have created a piece of artwork of exceptional high quality. Your handstiching, design work and finishing are something to behold. Congratulations on another superb creation and congratulations to Drac on his acquistion.

p.s. Thought I saw your skunk sporran in another thread, love the use of your grandfathers cabinet for display

In the interests of full disclosure, I own Artificer sporran No 8

**tyger** · 12th January 11, 03:57 PM

I love it. I have a 'skin, and might use it some day. But then I might ship it to you with the experience to boot.

**artificer** · 14th January 11, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt

p.s. Thought I saw your skunk sporran in another thread, love the use of your grandfathers cabinet for display

Thanks! it really is a wonderful cabinet for delicate storage. The cedar keeps the pests away, and the REALLY tight seal keeps dust and such out.

It's also a nice reminder of both my great grandfather and my grandparents.

Originally Posted by tyger

I love it. I have a 'skin, and might use it some day. But then I might ship it to you with the experience to boot.

let me know, maybe we can work something out.

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