Labradorite French calf leather handbag
One of my most favorite bags that I’ve made this year is this hand dyed and tattooed French calf leather handbag that’s made to resemble a labradorite stone. She’s 8 inches tall and 9 inches wide as well as 4 inches deep and there are magnetic snaps built behind the handles to keep it closed on the top. A real labradorite stone is set in the center and the handles and the setting our hand stamped textured veg tanned leather. This bag almost glows and flashes in low light or overcast weather. The black lines are all hand tattooed and raised for texture. A truly one of a kind creation that makes me smile every time I glance at her, she will come with a dust bag and care instructions.
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Making things inspired by the elements. Art, stones, gems, wood. fire , water, and nature.
All of my creations are meant to be one of a kind items. They are uniquely conceptualized and designed. If you see an texture or color or effect that inspires you, it may be possible to do the same technique or color or effect on a different item that I make. For instance perhaps you like the texture of a handbag and you love it on a journal cover in a different color. If that’s the case please reach out for a quote. For many of these items it’s not really possible for me to make again in the same way. But if you see something you like I might have some thing similar that I can do.
I use many techniques to create these effects including but not limited to hand tooling, stamping, tattooing and specific dye processes. I use a variety of leathers in my craft including veg tanned leather’s, chrome tanned leather and exotic leather. Exotic leather varies wildly depending on quality grade and size. I may have to talk to the tanneries for available supplies before giving you a quote on a custom item. If you have any questions please reach out. I currently only ship to the US by USPS or UPS signature required.
NHNelson Hoeppner
For Nelson's Belt5.0Katie was so wonderful in knowing what I wanted and communicating back various details and updates. It was really a pleasure working with her and I hope to work with her again in the near future for cosplay accessories. I highly recommend her!
KJKristen Jansen
For Kristen's Wallet5.0Excellent piece, my husband loves it. Can't wait to order the next gift!
- JG
Jeff Grainger
For Chain Wallet Cowboy Skull, (Tooled Leather,Skull,Hank 3,Biker,Trucker Wallet,Motorcycle)5.0Kathleen is the person you want to see for custom leather work! And she makes a mean wallet as well. 5 stars all around!
- JH
Jeff Hill
For Checking in on project.2.7While he tried the boots didn’t fit correctly, color wasn’t orange like the shade chosen but pink. Overall boot quality isn’t great. Have them away as I wouldn’t wear due to problems with boot.
MLMatthew Laub
For Coast Guard Chief Leather Charge Book5.0First of all, I'd like to say thank you on here to Kathleen for everything she did for me while making my project. Her communication is lighting fast, and she made me feel like my project was the only one she was working on in the midst of all that she had going on. She took my input, offered advice, and most importantly, had patience to deal with me going back and forth until we both got it just right. My custom leather book is absolutely beautiful and will be in my family for generations. I recommend her with 10 of 10 stars! Thank you a million times over!
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