Way back in fashion design school I got the notion to experiment with a
wood burning tool on leather. I thought, hey, if a hot iron can brand a cow, maybe I can add some cool detail to a plain piece of suede. Fast forward to my latest
how-to article in
Make magazine.
This time I fired up my ol' summer camp wood burning tool to make a one-of-a-kind bag out of this thrift store find. I love the idea of customizing leather and suede items. Think of it! Belts, cuffs, wallets, even shoes! Do it for the shoes, people.
For all the details, check out page 131 of issue #21 of
Make, now on newsstands!
Way back in fashion design school I got the notion to experiment with a wood burning tool on leather. I thought, hey, if a hot iron can brand a cow, maybe I can add some cool detail to a plain piece of suede. Fast forward to my latest how-to article in Make magazine.
This time I fired up my ol' summer camp wood burning tool to make a one-of-a-kind bag out of this thrift store find. I love the idea of customizing leather and suede items. Think of it! Belts, cuffs, wallets, even shoes! Do it for the shoes, people.
For all the details, check out page 131 of issue #21 of Make, now on newsstands!
15 comments:
That bag is soooo pretty!
love this!
very cool, betz!
Marry me? This is brilliant. And now, I have a new item to add to my 'always looking out for at thrift shops' list.
What a great idea! I have a few things kicking around that could use a makeover.
I love this idea! Just think of the possibilities!!!
what a great idea! lovely blog.
Very cool. Love how it turned out!
K... I'm just gonna say it... : Is there anything you CAN'T do?
Oooh! Now I have to find loads of things to brand. I love this!
I love the natural look you gave it. Its a great bag!
Awesome! I can't wait to pick up a copy! I miss CRAFT so much...
Thank you for inspiring my bored-out-of-his-gourd son with your gorgeous work! Twelve years old and home for days with a persistent stomach bug, my crafty guy and I ventured out to purchase a woodburning pen and some thick wooden dowels. Amazing wands grace the house today, with vines, stars, dashes and dots, and all manner of patterning. Thanks for saving our day!!
very awesome! your genius ways do not surprise me, but still (always) inspire. love this!
i'm getting all geeky now, thinking about a guitar strap for my hubby...
I love that you updated a thrift store find. You are the Re usable Queen!
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