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New \'Oudenburg\' belt finished
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08-10-2012, 02:22 AM
AKA - My poor fingers.
Finally finished a new late roman wide belt for a friend using a set of RQPs 'Oudenburg' plates (which I've tinned), but I've played around with the order of the plates.

The leather belt is built around a core of double thickness linen, stiched along it's entire length four times.
The tongue is as long as the belt.
If I priced this at minimum wage then the cost of the stiching alone would be £150. To be honest, I can't remember what I agree to do it for...but it wasn't enough.

Never again.....well...I say 'never'..... Wink

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08-10-2012, 02:58 AM
Nice work!
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08-10-2012, 11:15 AM
Excellent leatherwork Matt!
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08-10-2012, 11:25 AM
That is really nice work!
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#5
08-10-2012, 12:56 PM
Cheers chaps. It'll get it's first airing at 'Mons Badonicus' on the August Bank Holiday.
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08-10-2012, 09:11 PM
Yes I'm sure the proud new owner of your labour of love will appreciate your efforts :wink:

Top quality work as ever.
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08-10-2012, 09:55 PM
Excellent, a superb belt Matt Confusedhock: !
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#8
08-11-2012, 09:00 AM
Not just excellent, Matt. A "leather work" of art!
There.
Now, will you stitch 3000 scales to a leather tunic to replace my chainmail?
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