Making a Horween Shell Cordovan Wallet

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Wow, the craftsmanship, the leather, the video... very well done. Thanks for putting so much effort into your craft and video's so we can enjoy and learn.

[@MrEntouch]

That shell cordovan wallet Ian made is nothing short of spectacular

[@m44monty]

Wonderful, just wonderful. One beautiful product. One that grows in beauty and end up telling a story, and you created it. Outstanding. Be proud, be very proud. Thank you

[@perpetualjon]

A true pleasure to watch. Such satisfaction from simply seeing this being put together. It brought a smile to my face today. Thanks for this!!

[@sfpulley]

I used to go to Horween Leather in Chicago, and hand pick out hard rolled horse hide butt strips for making belts. It's a by-product of cutting out the cordovan shells. They make official NFL football leather too. I like how you patterned the Horween logo inside the wallet.

[@ElectricJellyDonut]

This is the video that got me into leather crafting.

[@drjerrymc]

I don't care which video by Ian I watch, I always come away amazed. I can only hope my leather products are at least half a good as yours! Always quality.

[@DaveBromley1]

Dude every video gets better and better, you are a real artisan!

[@socramus]

I actually could smell that leather... maybe your best video to date, and I've seen them all! Thank you very much

[@ageng.raditya]

I really...really enjoy this video. Great passion man! Very nice wallet

[@Danrt2]

Absolutely wonderful work, Ian. I have incorporated much of what I have learned from your videos in making my knife sheaths. Thank you for sharing your considerable skills with us all.

[@kevo0483]

Wow, i could watch that all day. So clever and interesting how they make these, and what an amazing skill to have

[@RevSteelLeatherWorks]

I also work with leather and let me just say you do beautiful work the craftsmanship is flawless awesome stuff. Your work is a true inspiration to me! Cheers

[@woodsmokebob]

Very nice job Mr Atkinson. You are a true craftsman!

[@Mike1Hayes]

Phenomenal. Love your patience. That is the thing i find most difficult in my leather work

[@brandonscottl]

Everything about this video is beautiful. It must have been scary to start cutting such an expensive piece of material! No do-overs! Thank you for your art Mr. Atkinson.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Fine leather wallet and wonderful choice of music to go with it. Thanks for sharing.

[@VillageCarpenter]

It's a pleasure to watch your videos. Very well edited and excellent craftsmanship.

[@jjwmacdo]

watched this again for maybe the 20th time. just wonderful.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Josh MacDonald I love the music choice, for me its very relaxing, plus the demonstration is interesting.

[@michaelagalasso2389]

Ian, Beautyful Job. I've noticed your tool collection has grown.I'm Jealious!!!!!!

[@tavitlertritsumpun7160]

Fantastic work. Short and to the point. Love it.

[@adib.z]

This is so beautiful Ian! The process + your craftsmanship is just 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Keep keeping on please, this is absolutely inspiring! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@josefbartak6556]

I just purchased your wallet template. I have been thinking about making my own wallet for a long time. Thank you for your brilliant work! Regards from the Czech republic!

[@AdamReidWilson]

Dude. Your work is so good. Thank you so much for posting these videos.

[@CadenVekk]

Ian, this video is absolutely wonderful! You never cease to amazing me with your precision and skill with leather. I'm currently making a sheathe for my khukri using the skills that you showed me! Thanks.

[@samdibble7512]

thank you for this lovely video, it really put a smile on my face and you should be very pleased with what you have made

[@MatthewH2000]

Great video! Really neat to see the process and steps involved. the craftsmanship is impressive. I also love that the music.

[@Texasdrip6]

Wow literally one of the nicest wallet I've seen

[@gsmitchell]

Beautiful, skilled craftsmanship. Very nice, thanks!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

Awesome work Ian! Looks like a very well made wallet!

[@drpepper19]

Cheer's mate! I await your next project, always a delight to watch a talented craftsman!

[@Leodis.Leather]

Yes it's a cutting die, I only have that one! Some of the wallets I've been doing have 8 of those pieces in and they need to line up well and be identical so it made sense to get a die made.

[@TylerNewberry]

It's art, Ian! Great video. I have really benefited from your lessons.

[@michaelmcglynn911]

excellent craftsmanship very informative video, allot of skill required,well done

[@SandmanSect8]

Another awesome leather vid Ian. been waiting for a new vid from you for awhile lol. keep up the awesome work. best leather talent on the net. Cant wait for the next one!!

[@grantoyamaha]

Beautiful workmanship , loved the music.

[@blingblingpappa]

Good looking wallet! Very relaxing to watch you working.

[@ziyaoliu777]

wonderful! i can watch this all day

[@Leodis.Leather]

That's correct yes this was a one off special one! The cordovan is way too expensive to make complete wallets out of and it's also too thick really and I don't have the means to split it. I do have some simple small card wallets made out of 100% cordovan those are nice, my other normal wallets are mostly buffalo or kangaroo.

[@minhtruongphan3471]

SO GREY, I LOVE YOUR METHOD.

[@HEROICRacingApparel]

Great video.. Great wallet. Piano music is overwhelming.

[@Robert-we4wz]

Nice dude. You got talent. I build houses for a living and this looks overwhelming. 👍

[@tunakit]

Awesome work, man! Thanks for sharing your craft with us.

[@iVoicelessPsycho]

DANG!!!!!!!!! THAT IS GOOD!!!!! and it's the first video i've seen without a dislike

[@johnfakeson]

Song is called 'L.A. I Love You..." by J.D.Hanke

[@Leodis.Leather]

It's not very rare where I live, some people like it and some don't but we use coins a lot more than some other countries might do. If people don't keep coins in their wallet here (which is my preference) they generally have a fistful of change in the bottom of their trouser pocket which would annoy me :)

[@cristonbaculio1470]

That was so nice. I am 14 and I hope I could be like you someday!

[@BigNameJamesStuff]

Did you ever end up like this guy? lol.

[@lucabrasi6099]

@@BigNameJamesStuff 😂😂

[@jordanwagner5147]

Well Done. Nice to have a new project.

[@KevinEscobarCo]

You're an inspiration dude.

[@GoodsJapan]

Awesome work Ian!

[@lagatitabruja]

Perfectly well made. I love this!

[@HalidesAndHollowness]

The new shorter intro is nice, Another great video :D

[@spewgilist]

educational, lovely, entertaining, relaxing, artistic all at the same time!

[@FeralFergal]

Wow, beautiful piece and filming/ editing

[@MrMorquendi]

Such a beautiful object.

[@TomBarrington1]

Ian, you make this look so much easier than it actually is. How long have you been making hand made leather goods?

[@ConorBerry]

great craftsmanship, great video!

[@Hellbrokeluce]

Fantastic work! This is a hobby I really want to get into but it looks like you need a buttload of tools for it...

[@sdgardner1954]

Not so much... You notice he doesn't even use a sewing machine. You can start out with an Awl, needles a ruler an overstich tool, a sharp utility knife, and a quilting mat to cut on. You will get more as you need them.

[@guiazevedo131]

What a great piece! wonderful.

[@finnysspot5326]

Ian, I am new to leather work and I would like you to know that I admire your work especially the wallets. I was just looking at the video and I thought that you might have written instructions on how to make it, because there is no narrative. This is very good even so, thanks for posting.I notice you are using a device for your pockets is that custom made or can I purchase one like it.I am in Trinidad in the Caribbean.

[@dam5959]

very nice build I really enjoy watching you create

[@Daninjito]

You made one beautiful wallet.

[@Chris-ox7qx]

Great job Ian!

[@gavinduffy4575]

Hey Ian, great work! I've tried reading through comments and finding the answer myself because I know it can be tiring answering the same questions over and over but I haven't quite found the answer to my question. I watched your leather build along #2 and you mentioned that using the technique shown in this video is much more professional looking (I agree) but I was wondering if you were going to post a build-along for this style as well. I realize that in the other video (as well as some responses below) you mention that this is not a beginner's technique. There seems to be a lot of interest in learning this style and I guess I was just wondering if you would ever create a video for it with a "not for beginners" disclaimer.

[@Leodis.Leather]

Gavin Duffy I won't be doing another build along specifically showing it no, I have already done a video about bindings.

[@Taller2A]

Wonderful job, it looks extraordinary! It just looks somewhat bulky... What is the thicknes of the leather that you used?

[@Leodis.Leather]

They do different kinds and the price would be based on the complexity of the die so there aren't any fixed prices I don't think you'd need to get them to quote you.

[@petmagroin]

This is really inspirationall. I have looking to get in to this kind of craft for a while, but allwas been held back because of the initial cost of tools etc. But Ill think I will get in to it this fall. /Niklas from Sweden.

[@nguyenp09]

this.. is incredible. Thanks Ian!

[@BushRat253]

Fantastic wallet! The music almost put me into a coma though...so relaxing zzzzz

[@DarossTheGreat]

great video. Great leatherwork.

[@MrLawrence7777]

Now that's great work! Very nice video.

[@MrPhishmanjoe]

Great video I just recently became interested in crafting leather and this was a very informative video. Thanks!

[@jaynesimmons6320]

What a relaxing video

[@mstook8377]

You did a great job!! Love this idea!!

[@Dkguerilla]

sir i love watching these vids where people create small leather goods...this is a skill i want to learn. whats the best way to get started?

[@carolinasardinha4824]

Wonderful work! Bless you!

[@TammyElix]

Great work! Very educational!

[@yakitoriJPN]

That looks brilliant.

[@MyKatylove]

hey ian, is it possible if you provide with the measurements of the wallet? or how to go about planning the measurements? im new to leather crafting and i would love to learn more.

[@mlitt74100]

Great video. That is a super nice wallet. I was wondering about being able to place a card behind the card slots? How would you approach that method of construction? Thanks for all your information I've really learned alot from you.

[@knifetoucher]

Perfect song to go along with it.

[@ls7802]

This wallet is a true piece of art, great job. Terrific Music. Who is it?

[@junito1957]

that was pretty awesome leather craftman ,dude , thanks for postings!

[@banxt]

Very nice wallet!!! May I ask you which is the cream you apply at the end? Is it a leather conditioner?

[@imstupid880]

Is there anything special about the leather besides the scarcity? Is it super soft, or durable, or smooth or something?

[@foxbow90]

Where do you buy cordovan? I know it's expensive, but I need some.

[@Leodis.Leather]

No I cut them out myself with my little arbor press, works fine as it's only a small part.

[@chrislang4858]

Hi Ian, great video! May I know what brand of glue you use? From the video it looks like a tanner's bond contact cement, may I know where I can purchase one online? Thanks!

[@odineclack]

Beautiful work friend. I appreciate you publishing these videos. They've helped me tremendously, especially with planning out my work. May I ask... Where did you find the cobbler's hammer? And, what type of thread do you use? Also, did you have those clicker dies made? Thanks.

[@Birol.A.]

Amazing job Ian ! What millimeter Seiwa pricking iron did you use on this wallet? Is it 6x4 mm ? .. It is so important for me. I'll buy some seiwa pricking iron.. Thanks..

[@Pedrogadiogo]

I loved this video so much I wanted to buy the wallet, someday I'll actually have the money for it :)

[@thejonathandoan]

That wallet is gorgeous. You do superb work. How many hours did it take?

[@matteoallodi543]

What size thread and needles should you use if you are using stitching chisels?

[@edwintorres57]

This was thoroughly enjoyable!!!

[@eca8799]

Hi Ian, amazing wallet! one question, in the 6:56 what are you applying ? a kind of balm, oil, fat? where can i get that product?

[@bp0819]

now i get the cost of hand made wallets. beautiful work

[@sousouwami]

thank you so much for sharing the video . i am interested in leather crafts but the problem i face is the tools are very bad here in our country . any way i am trying my best with what i have here . thank you so much

[@maverick_edc4014]

The music was very relaxing

[@srirachili]

Hey Ian, is that just a regular torch light that you're using to finish off the stitching?

[@MrRant247]

Awesome job as always!