Help with building a skunk fur sporran

[way2fractious]

wow..that's a striking pattern on the kilt your wearing in the middle pic. Looks great with all your black gear. Who's the maker of that kilt, if you don't mind me asking?

Answered by PM.

[way2fractious]

Hopefully I can make something of this.

Don't worry. It will come out just fine. Even without a mask, skunk fur is still striking, and the tail can still be offset on the flap. In fact, offset it to the side opposite your dominant hand, so when you reach into the sporran you're not fighting with the tail.

One other item, I've not used closing mechanisms or fasteners on these sporrans. The flaps are made from old, pliable purse leather, and when weighted with fur, masks, tails, or clan badges, or anything, gravity keeps everything inside just fine (even though gravity can be a mixed blessing sometimes...)

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Answered by PM.

W2F, mind sharing the name of the tartan? Not concerned with the kilt maker myself.

[way2fractious]

W2F, mind sharing the name of the tartan?

The pattern is called Champs check. Use the french pronunciation, though. This particular piece is woven cotton picked up on eBay years ago.

Not concerned with the kilt maker myself.

Made it myself.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Cool, thanks! And it is a nice tartan and great looking kilt.

[MacWage]

Any more Pics of skunk sporrans, anyone?

I'm working on one (faked from black and white rabbit) and would like to see any and all pics-> purchased or home/privately made- the last especially.

Thanks.

MacWages

P.S.-> first post after months of "observing."

10 Years kilted
4+ Belted Plaids/Great Kilts
working on 3rd "stitched" kilt
plans for 6 more (some out of older my belted plaids)
2 (embarassing) bought kilts-> (won't say which manufacturer)

[Kiltman]

I've made three skunk sporrans. I, however, have left the head off and made the stripes to be the central element.

[davedove]

Any more Pics of skunk sporrans, anyone?

I'm working on one (faked from black and white rabbit) and would like to see any and all pics-> purchased or home/privately made- the last especially.

Thanks.

MacWages

P.S.-> first post after months of "observing."

10 Years kilted
4+ Belted Plaids/Great Kilts
working on 3rd "stitched" kilt
plans for 6 more (some out of older my belted plaids)
2 (embarassing) bought kilts-> (won't say which manufacturer)

This is the sporran I ordered from Highland Tide.



It looks cool, but is next to useless for carrying anything more than a thin wallet. But then I didn't buy it for capacity.

[usndoc]

The head on mine is not aceptable for use on the sporan. So any other pictures without the mask/head would be appreciated.

[auld argonian]

It's a drag about the head but I'm sure that the fur will be instantly recognized as skunk...it'll still be a success and you may get a better specimen to work with in the future.

Best

AA