So Many Hobbies, So Little Time: Crafty Times with Claire
A small selection of work I have done in various types, because I’m a squirrel and it’s too fun to stick to one hobby!
Exhibit Category: Leatherwork
A 15th Century Recorder Case, of Laminated Leather
These clever cases made of laminated leather are astoundingly ubiquitous in museums and private collections.
I have been attempting to make them since 2018.
Today I will show you the particulars of one single project, from initial design to completion.
So Many Hobbies, So Little Time: Crafty Times with Claire
A small selection of work I have done in various types, because I’m a squirrel and it’s too fun to stick to one hobby!
Laminated Leather Cases (Etui), based on 14th-16th century examples
Leather is a fantastic and underused material, and I am excited to keep learning about it. I hope other people want to learn about it, too.
Get more leather! Carry around your stuff!