I was 3/4 the way when I saw this comment! Guess I'll have to watch it again! XD But with the commentary it's a lot more fun so thanks!

Are you still making leather goods? I would love to see more videos from you. This is a great little project.

Hi Jim! What kind of leatherwork did you do? As you say, using raw wax is far more economical (and nicer to work with!) - when I made these in bulk it’s something I always did. Thanks for your comment, and I really appreciate your kind words.

@@julatoleather I do only bespoke leather work, l made a canteen and a mug, 4 different clients, I have NOTHING 4 SALE, I believe Bees wax is the best way 2 go, I go through 1 lb. A year in just my regular jobs, GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

Interesting. In my experience wax adds more than enough rigidity to the handles, provided the tube is tight enough. It's a great technique to know of though!

On the list…

@@julatoleather I'm really glad to hear that.

Thanks bud! I will maybe make a more in-depth tutorial if the demand is there.

I appreciate the editing to keep the video short, & especially the rhythm in your pounding. Thanks for that. It would be good to see the butt stitching up close for a moment tho. Did you go through the thickness of the leather? Any leaks? How often would you wax it again? Many thanks!

@@AnonYmous-ii4tc Hey! When doing the butt-stitch on the handle and central seam, the the stitch only goes through the top grain of the leather. If you look at the inside of the tankard, you should not see any stitches. For Waxing… I have never had to re-wax a tankard. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you! :)

Thanks! Definitely dye/paint before waxing.

There are various variations on this pattern, mine is roughly based on this one: www.primway.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/tankard.pdf Unfortunately I don’t know the original author to give credit. Best of luck with your tankard!

Depending on how extreme the caving is, you might be able to pop it back the opposite way with gentle heat from a heat gun. If the leather fibres themselves have shrunk, I’m afraid I don’t know of any fix- the leather will in essence have ‘felted’ and shrunk. I occasionally lose a tankards this way due to the wax being too hot.

@@julatoleather thanks for the info.

No liquids warmer than room temperature. The leather shrinks and hardens if in boiling water (see ‘Cuir Bouilli’). If you want to make a tankard style cup for hot drinks, use a Stainless Steel liner and build the cup around it, coozie style. Good question though!

@@julatoleather thanks!

More or less. Pure or highly concentrated spirits would cause damage, to both the Tankard and your insides ;)

We’ll see. Quality over quantity! ;) Thanks for the comment!

About 3-4mm or 8-10oz.

@@julatoleather thank you very much

Good question. I prefer this method as the leather is completely saturated with wax, and so can’t become soggy or mouldy. Brewer’s pitch is normally applied just as a lining, and can also be quite brittle. And pitch is frankly very difficult to get hold of, where’s anyone can find some lumps of beeswax. And it tastes nicer. And it looks better. Need I go on? ;)

@@julatoleather If you WANT brewer's pitch, go to Townsend & Son A half-pound bag is $13.50 US The one advantage of brewer's pitch is that it has a much higher melting temperature than beeswax. You can put a hot toddy into it without the lining melting into your drink, and it's far less susceptible to running when the temp hits 99 degrees

@@mikegrossberg8624 Interesting. Thanks for the information!

@@mikegrossberg8624 thanks, man. exactly a piece of info I needed. (making a costrel for a re-enactor; and they play outside in triple-degree temps on occasion!)

@@dhl1263 BTW, Townsends has a video on how to use brewer's pitch. Check it out on KZfaq, or go to their website

Just rinsing, or mild soap and water-alcohol should also act as somewhat of a disinfectant. When I sell these, I do include a disclaimer though.

@@julatoleather thanks. that's the sort of thing that can offer a bit of peace of mind. I'm not looking to sell these, but, plan on giving them to specific people. (and, as they're people I like, I really don't want them to suffer any ill effects!) THANKS!

это аутентично. Он явно не занимается массовым производством, где прям все должно быть аккуратненько. Это тот результат, который вот примерно и имел место быть в то время.

Get a life. Don't just bitch. He's done better than I could. Inspired me to have a go too