Leather Portfolio 1
![Bespoke gloves. Purple lamb nappa leather that has been hand stitched in lime thread.](https://sites.create-cdn.net/siteimages/33/0/0/330081/8122525.jpg?1393179365)
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These gloves are based on the original glove pattern to the left. These are hand stitched in lamb nappa.
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Bespoke goat leather bag, stitched by machine.
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Belts can be plain or decorated. Both of these were bespoke, reflecting the client interests.
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Belts can be painted and gilded. Leather acrylics are used to create effects and unique belts.
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These are moccasins for a baby. I love learning new techniques and have an interest in shoe making. Rose Choules is an excellent teacher and designer of these baby mocs that I now know how to make in Devon shearling.
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Leather is great for shaping and moulding. I learnt how to mould with Katharine Pogson who is great at encouraging exploration with techniques.
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These bowls are made from a russet leather which is dampened, moulded over a form and left to dry. The flesh side is then painted with leather acrylics and can also be left plain.
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As you can see from the leather items in this page, leather stamps well and holds the shape of the print block, be that lettering or other shape.