$50 Camera Case to $1000 Rimowa Suitcase

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3 жыл бұрын

Big Thanks to Weaver Leather for supporting my work and sponsoring this project!! check them out here: www.weaverleathersupply.com/
i wanted a rimowa carry-on for a long time but they are simply too expensive. so i went online and bought an old Tropicana Case made for Cameras. The Tropicana line has been discontinued years ago but they are easy to find used. best thing about them is that they are waterproof!
so i spent a week in the shop turning this 50 Euro Camera case into a super sweet looking carry-on suitcase.
let me know what you think in the comments.
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Music by Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com)

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@erichbachinger943 3 жыл бұрын

no matter what you find everywhere, look at it with laura's eyes and you will discover treasures

@tree_carcass_mangler 3 жыл бұрын

Well said.

@ImageMaven 3 жыл бұрын

"When you buy something expensive it owns you!" Totally get that Laura. Thanks for a great video.

@fredschoenfeld2710 3 жыл бұрын

You don't really own it until you void the warranty!

@alecsinghformenrauschen6778 3 жыл бұрын

10:00 That totally makes sense and I think we'll need an attitude like this for a sustainable future.

@bananenjosef1899 3 жыл бұрын

"The object owns you." Perfect description.

@jamiecoates377 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Louis Vuitton keepall a couple of years ago, I always wanted one and I was in a position where I could afford one. I must have been away a couple dozen times since getting and every time I’m too scared to use it! So very much, that bag owns me!

@ianw3108 3 жыл бұрын

Understand and agree totally

@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is this project well designed and crafted, the shots and edits are so tight. Well done Laura! so cool.

@laurakampf 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Trevor! i had a good time with this project!

@DIYPD 3 жыл бұрын

True!

@berguidf 3 жыл бұрын

I have been watching for a while and I am seriously impressed. This is my favorite project by faaaaarrr. Leatherwork, woodwork, some metalwork, super-practical and a great anti-consumerism message and statement on wheels, love it. Congrats Laura.

@laurakampf 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!! i enjoyed it for the same reasons

@tricoachemily8646 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! things are more precious when you've put the effort into making it.

@sparkyprojects 3 жыл бұрын

Someone once said, if you don't modify it, you don't own it Love the loxx buttons, need to get some :)

@heckster8017 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Arizona! I have been on lock down since last March due to cancer treatment and the highlight of my week is watching your videos on Sunday. Keep doing what you do as it opens my mind to what I am capable of creating and inspires me toward a better life in the future.

@laurakampf 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for your kind words! i hope you feel better soon!!! sending positive vibes from my shop

@heckster8017 3 жыл бұрын

@@laurakampf Thank you I am feeling much better. Please give Smudo my best, I love him. ❣️

@AstridGrover 3 жыл бұрын

"If u put some work into an object and really make it your own, it's more yours.." EXACTLY! 100% makes sense.

@dansummers2965 3 жыл бұрын

As an occasional leatherworker, respect for jumping straight into wet-moulding as a first leatherworking process. It's not easy, but the results are awesome, as we see here :)

@angusmclaren6257 3 жыл бұрын

Mad respect for awesome skills. You keep surprising me with just how cool your builds are. Keep them coming and keep being awesome.

@johilpert9149 3 жыл бұрын

I totally understand what you mean. My power tools are sewing machine and an iron I get a satisfied feeling when I create something rather than paying lots of money for it. I love watching you work with power tools and recycled materials. Thank you for sharing.

@janicel.johnson1683 2 жыл бұрын

I think you're one of those creative genius types that can LOOK at something and either re-create or improve it...amazing!

@mileshunter3280 3 жыл бұрын

Find someone that looks at you like Laura looks at her new suitcase.

@Smurphenstein 3 жыл бұрын

Or even like she looked at the old camera case she made it from.

@thebigoaktree8401 Жыл бұрын

Laura makes everything better, including me. This is therapy man.

@BHiemisch 3 жыл бұрын

Am meisten berührt es mich, wenn ich in Deinen Augen Deine Freude und Deinen Stolz auf das Geschaffene sehen kann. Du machst so tolle Dinge, ich finde Dich einfach super. Alles Gute noch für das neue Jahr 🍀 . What touches me the most is when I can see in your eyes your joy and pride in what you have created. You do such great things, I think you are just great. All the best for the new year 🍀

@tocador2247 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Du bist ja ein Universaltalent. Großartig. Da tun sich ja wahnsinnig viele Möglichkeiten auf, etwas zu kreieren und der Phantasie freien Lauf zu lassen. Respekt. 👍

@SuperMarge123 3 жыл бұрын

So gifted, so clever. Total respect. No money can buy that case. You have turned one case into a priceless, precious work of art. You create the most beautiful defects I have ever seen. Admiration, respect. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

@joevalbuena 3 жыл бұрын

I must agree with you. There is something very special about making or modifying something with your own hands. I appreciate you sharing your projects.

@franktartan6808 3 жыл бұрын

I totally get your idea about if you made it it is more yours. I grew up building boats, houses, docks, fixing cars, fixing everything. People never appreciate something that they bought as much as something that they make. When something is bought it is just money. When you make it is a piece of your life! Love your videos. (usa)

@fuentestorresfranciscojavi4060 3 жыл бұрын

I love every aspect of this video. The music, the idea, the presentation. This is great!

@ellieboa 3 жыл бұрын

i think this is my favourite project you've made so far!

@laurakampf 3 жыл бұрын

wow, thanks!

@Norm7264 3 жыл бұрын

Smudo has a friend (besides Laura)! They look very happy together.

@novanut1964 3 жыл бұрын

I do leatherwork making purses, I was impressed with your working the thick leather and building the case. good video

@jmellars 3 жыл бұрын

That was quite possibly the best piece of stock music ever. (Amazing work, as always!)

@oliverbrunt1 3 жыл бұрын

I think this has to be one of the best projects ever. So so simple but so clever and stunning.

@MsCheapface 2 жыл бұрын

Laura, I just discovered your channel today by accident. I've been watching all day. So much to say but simply put, YOU ARE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE! THANK GOODNESS FOR YOU. I can identify with your experiences & perspective in so many ways. I've subscribed for all that your "University" has to offer. Thank you.

@michelmoonen3433 3 жыл бұрын

Love your remark on creating and reparing things yourself in stead of buying expensive stuff. Will it be perfect? No.. Is it great? Hell yeah!

@underablackflag 3 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more with what you said about expensive things you buy owning you.

@adapa22 3 жыл бұрын

Not only you feel your things more of your own when you make them but more than that you feel proud when you recycle or up cycle ! Excellent job! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Ollaris 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool project! Love the leather pouch with that quick release button. The tripod leg pull out handle was my favorite! That plywood stand/foot looks a bit clumsy but I’m sure you did that for a reason .

@laurakampf 3 жыл бұрын

I agree-next time I would try to make this a bit more delicate...

@Nomadboatbuilding 3 жыл бұрын

Love you trick with the lifting strap. Super clever. Old traditional wooden fish boats in my area use a similar system for lifting windows that open by dropping into a cavity in the house sides.

@thiemofischer2230 3 жыл бұрын

YES i love up-cycling projects and the swaggy music is perfect !!

@cherylmartin4050 3 жыл бұрын

The leather work was exciting to watch. Great job on repurposing, i love how you do it

@michellehenriques9164 2 жыл бұрын

Best suitcase upgrade I've ever seen. Rimowa should be paying you!!

@wandawas2 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing person!!! Molding of the leather, I needed to see that today. You have taught me so many techniques that I can incorporate into my life. You are my creator of the Year. Namaste.

@alasdairmackenzie515 3 жыл бұрын

Loving your obvious joy in making things. Just wonderful to see. Thank you!

@michaelseemann4305 3 жыл бұрын

totally love the "I need... let's make" - mentality !!!

@philplasma 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I totally understand that when you make something yourself, it more belongs to you than something you buy for yourself. I think it would be interesting for you to show us someday how it is you manage to find so much and so many things that you are able to re-use or re-purpose.

@mattwillis3219 3 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful example of a masterful execution not just artistic but also utility. Truly amazing work!

@kyleg3588 3 жыл бұрын

That leather pouch turned out so good! I don't think I've ever seen a piece that thick before.

@EdWilliamsPDX 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, pitch perfect!! Laura, you come up with the coolest ideas! I love this build, top to bottom. Epic!!

@Yrocsrelles 3 жыл бұрын

"Makers Love Equality" I love the little things you have hidden on tape and in the background. It's very wholesome and I love finding them! Keep on doing amazing!

@felixdressler8131 Жыл бұрын

Imagine being that suitcase - you think your time is up you’re getting sold for 50€ and BAAAM! you get turned into the coolest suitcases of all ❤

@jyhyeonglee9281 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I think this is one of the best DIY/mod projects I've seen anywhere. Thanks for continuing to inspire us!

@veepotter307 2 жыл бұрын

You are so talented! I love your videos. It’s refreshing to see that a woman can do ANYTHING!

@stefanp9904 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Laura, you're right. When I build up things myself then it is not necessary how much the project has cost but I really take so much care to keep it well. Building something with your own hands gives you a connection to it.

@kathharper 3 жыл бұрын

Love the reuse and recycling you do Laura! Making your own is so gratifying and what a great job you did on this! I love celebrating the "defects" as well.

@1UkuleleDude 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome project! Wood working, leather work, machining, metal work and pure creativity! I'm in awe of your ability to see these things. Really admire the skills and thought process involved!

@therealchayd 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant, and worth more in my eyes than a mass produced (even if it is more expensive) off-the-shelf item. It's like when people buy a stock factory motor home that's all bland and plastic, yet costs over five times more than a lovingly self- built vehicle using natural materials that fits its owners needs 100%, and looks nicer too.

@PuffsDragon 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I now know what I am doing with an old metal tool case I been holding onto for years. Thanks for the idea . great job!

@faroth 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you always have exactly the correct clamp for the job.

@CarrieKChiu 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I was smiling the whole time watching this! Just think about the environmental impact by reusing old stuff! Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration to many!

@chetleonard169 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Laura! I love that you made your own hole punch! "Let's just make one!" So powerful

@rossmaclean2 3 жыл бұрын

This whole video felt like a "you can do this!". Laura would be amazing as a makerspace supervisor, instructor or teacher.

@dgbvideos 3 жыл бұрын

That's the thickest leather I've ever seen being used in a project! It must've been so hard to work with it, and seeing how beautiful everything turned out is truly wonderful!! Great job as always, Laura!

@markkoons7488 3 жыл бұрын

You are exactly right about making a thing your own. If a nice recently manufactured hand tool comes your way, say a Lie-Nielsen plane, whether new or a lightly battered estate sale find, and you disassemble, clean and adjust it, sharpen it perfectly, lightly break too crisp edges, strip the lacquer from the wood, work in a couple drops of tung oil, and expose it to your shop's ambient conditions, you'll find that in five year's time it will be much more your own than another example wiped clean between uses and stored in its plastic bag inside its original box.

@glengullickson6538 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct about your "made" object being a part of you vs. just something you buy. Great video.

@lmontoyad 3 жыл бұрын

Making something with your own hands turns a simple object into an unique piece. Makes total sense to me. The result was beautiful. Congrats.

@richclubb 3 жыл бұрын

The strap to pull the iPad out of the leather pouch is a really nice touch. Really well hidden when everything is latched.

@bruceburkhart1650 3 жыл бұрын

Another great project. Your wrap up comments completely make sense! Thanks for the inspiration!

@dont4get2fulsh 3 жыл бұрын

So many little clever ideas to love in this video! I gave an audible "woah!" when I saw the strap that you added to pull your tablet out of the pouch

@michaelsizersanctuaryfenci1614 3 жыл бұрын

I admire your ingenuity and your re-use philosophy so much. You don't need to use body parts taken from animals without their consent. You're above that imho.

@ericstoever9577 3 жыл бұрын

A great project for a new year! Keep smiling. It helps us more than you know!

@garagedweller7159 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Laura,it is always fun to see you create with your hands what you see in your mind.

@rjrj570 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely love projects with repurposed materials.

@andrewlee6152 3 жыл бұрын

Recycling/Upcycling is one of the best ways to get us out of this throw away / wasteful way of living. Excellent design. Loving the strap that not only holds the iPad in place, but lifts it out too. Great job Laura, really looking forward to what you have in store for the rest of 2021.

@justanotherdude8145 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring. I have spent the last 3 hours watching your projects, starting from the pub/camper van.

@EffortlessGentTV 3 жыл бұрын

SO cool! love the extended tab / strap detail to help pull stuff out of the big pocket 😎

@funkyspacecow 3 жыл бұрын

This was an incredibility satisfying build to watch! The design, execution, source materials and the philosophy behind it are all so just so excellent and very relatable.

@lolip2416 3 жыл бұрын

WOW..... this proof you think out the box, i love it and so versatile .....love it

@theodoretsinarakis7080 3 жыл бұрын

That was spot on Laura @ 10:01. Thanks for another inspiring project! Btw this suitcase is priceless now!

@BlandMo 3 жыл бұрын

It makes a lot of sense, owning objects that we made ourselves! Getting out of standardisation and market... Thanks and best wishes to all makers!

@arankthnar 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing project! So well designed and manufactured. Bravo!

@molegrip3860 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree that making something is almost always better than buying something. Cheers Laura- thanks for sharing another awesome video. Happy Sunday :)

@FinnJenkins 3 жыл бұрын

I've not seen you do leatherwork before. So good to see your vision and how you incorporated it. Thanks for another great video.

@ahsleywithabeard 3 жыл бұрын

This build was amazing!! Well done!! Your builds are an inspiration to us all!

@Vuelterrueda 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Building something makes you more owner. You took decisions that defined the object as is.

@StripeyType 3 жыл бұрын

This may be my favorite of your videos for a while; I've got a similar project on my backlog, and you're inspiring me to tackle it sooner rather than later.

@taralynvonderlinden500 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't want this video to end! So fun.

@COO415 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I ran into your channel. All I can say is that I'm green with envy (in a good way) for how handy you're with just about everything. Amazing 🥰.

@KCTheGreenMan 3 жыл бұрын

Another great repurposing project! I really like the use of the strap to help lift up & secure the item in the side pocket. I will surely remember that on my next tablet case. Thanks for being you and sharing your Passion.

@jesseblanchard9609 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOATHE carry on luggage with wheels. As someone that flies pretty much weekly nothing aggravates me more than watching people trying to cram wheeled luggage into the overhead.

@maxximumb 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of brilliant ideas all wrapped up into an inspiring project. Awesome work.

@jacksondoughty 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite projects that you have shared! Loved it!

@georgebartholemew8444 3 жыл бұрын

more yours than just buying something is a great way of putting it

@TheGuba2010 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo, Laura. Another brilliant project. Very well done.

@michaelscherubl819 3 жыл бұрын

WOW, I am so impressed !!! Very nice work and I would say one of my favourite you've ever build.

@LukeNixsound 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with the sentiment "it ends up owning you". Very much a 'fight club' idea that has stuck with me for a long time. But moreover, I enjoy making things far more than simply buying them. Great video again, thanks Laura x

@eggycat 3 жыл бұрын

Makes a lot of sense when you mentioned ownership. I like it.

@planbuildbodgerepeat5103 3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly how you feel. We bought a house that we thought needed a little love and it turned out to ned a lot more work than we expected. But when we walk in there it feels so much more a home than anywhere I've ever lived because we've put so much of ourselves into the walls.

@whazee 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you made your own hole punch! That's super creative. And all the recycling ♻️ is super neat as well!!!

@ericpedersen2760 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! Love the creativity and upcycling in every project.

@joshhibbs_nola 3 жыл бұрын

SO BADASS! I love this build and the freaking improvised hole punch was GENIUS! 🤙🏼

@evans_workshop 3 жыл бұрын

Great project Laura! Love the way it came out! Very inspiring!!! Looking forward to your next video.

@bobgutman9691 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, I look forward to your video's every Sunday. You mentioned something at the end of your video that struck a cord. Most people Look, but do not See. Thankyou for continuing to Look and See the treasures around you. It is a lesson to all.

@Qexilber 3 жыл бұрын

The owning thing - it makes PERFECT sense!

@michald2719 3 жыл бұрын

You make the best movies of all Makers. Not only because you have great ideas, but also because they're so great: perfect shots and music. I am waiting impatiently for them.