Making a Lord of the Rings Style Leather Pouch

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In this video I am making a traditional small leather pouch. These were used for thousands of years as money purses or for storing other small items. You also see these in fantasy films and TV programmes such as Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and Game of Thrones.
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The music in the video is 'Parasail' from KZbin's royalty free music library.

[@Leodis.Leather]

I noticed some people were complaining about the fact that I used a plastic cord lock on this when it's a leather pouch. There are several more traditional options you could use for this, namely either just knotting the cord or using a bone or wooden bead on the cord. Knotting the string is a nuisance and is likely to get snagged and come un-done. A bone or wooden toggle doesn't have the same grip that a cord lock does and won't close the pouch securely. Everything that I do I think through at length, please don't think I either don't know how to do it another way or can't be bothered! I have used the cord lock because it is the best solution for this item; sometimes there is a compromise between form and function, function should come first. I don't make items which won't work as well by limiting myself to historical accuracy since it hasn't been made for any sort of re-enactment or prop purposes so there's no need. Plus videos like this are designed to give people ideas and a general idea of how things go together, there is nothing to stop people making items however they choose.

[@MahmoudTaji]

Don't sweat it, it looks great and I'm digging the faster format of the videos. I also liked the longer ones but the short ones get straight to the point.

[@andrewwilliams7498]

Its sad that you have to explain that Ian... People are so ungrateful, you spend hours making these videos and the commenters act like a bunch of bitchy 13 yr old girls.

[@DanielEslava1]

Yeah don't worry about the complainers, it is such a great pouch. They would complain about the color or the size. you are showing the technique that is what is important.

[@lpleo1]

Dont listem to this people, you do a wonderful job and we are very, very grateful .

[@monikita777]

I've only a few minutes of your videos and let me tell you... YOU are awesome!!! people will always complain ... You have an amazing talent and showcase well with such great results!!!!! It's entertaining just to watch you create beautiful items!!

[@Baneironhand]

You have excellent timing. I've been experimenting with belt pouches and could never get the corners right. I think you just solved my problem for me. Thanks

[@VfletchS]

Does it open easily enough that I can readily access gold to throw to peasants without fumbling around and looking like a taffer?

[@RottenMechGaming]

I own one, after buying it on ETSY and I can confirm my gold is easily accessible for rapid humiliation of the local peasantry.

[@XXnidocivXX]

Amazing work! I wish it was as easy as it looks to make though. Your talent is inspiring!

[@supercow61]

Super awesome this and all your art work, all the thing you do are art !!!

[@MrAcidAvenue]

Hi! Thanks for your tuts and patterns ;) Could you tell me please what you using to glue elements?

[@khangvlog8490]

thank for your sharing , very useful for me.

[@Jarv27]

I'm suddenly interested in making leather stuff

[@ZainabAlAli94]

Jarv27 SAME!! the addiction is slowly starting , I'm scrolling down beginners kit at amazon 😂😂😂

[@i_comet3327]

Jarv27 :D

[@dwilk8547]

@@ZainabAlAli94 Are you still making leather goods? I'm just getting into it.

[@SabreenRezvie]

it's a great craft, to take your mind off things. I started about a month ago. You should definitely do it if you are interested.

[@itsafroggytime]

such love and care put into this! it's very inspiring :)

[@1lupus]

Every time I find myself rushing a section of something I am building I think "Now Ian Atkinson would take his time here and pay attention to the detail before moving on". You have a great attention to the little details. Well done as per usual.

[@PrimalEdge]

great job!

[@madjanx]

Very helpful video, as always. I notice you're using the Tandy/Fenice edge paint. Do you burnish it or anything after you apply it, or just ensure the edge is nice and smooth beforehand?

[@ccaseybello5131]

Hi Ian, I am new to leather work. I would like to know where to get some leather pieces like the one you used and treat with color. I am looking for 9oz for straps and some 4oz for a bag.

[@hzjp_8668]

thx good job really cool

[@TheDuangket]

love it

[@Ben-et8wh]

where do you get this leather, and what is it called (by this I mean its soft and bendable compared to the stiff stuff) maybe its just a lot thinner?

[@kerry-anneyoung6718]

What type of leather is this? I see it a lot but I don't know what it is called to buy it.

[@CaesarTheTzar]

A good idea for something to hold my d&d dice.

[@allyquinn7156]

Great minds...

[@cookiern]

Ian, can you tell me what is the name of the dark colored stuff you put around the leather's edge? Thank you

[@HackThePlanetNow]

it is edge dye. Basically any dye he wanted to make the edges a different color

[@kan-zee]

Your Vids are OUTSTANDING...thank you for sharing your Passion with all us, Leather Lovers ;-)

[@pamfersita]

Por favor quiero saber que material es donde cortan el cuero Gracias

[@charlesaslet30]

Do you know where I could get any of these tools from?

[@Dahna_]

may I ask where you got the wooden tool holder?

[@Andy3gun]

I'd like to make this for a friend do you have a template available. Thanks for your video about Tandy closing. I have used the Identity store Brilliant service, and yourself for the Tiger Tread. Regards Andrew

[@Leodis.Leather]

No I only sell finished pouches

[@Andy3gun]

@@Leodis.Leather Ok Thanks

[@davidoswald600]

Hi there, very interesting to watc,h do you have the dimemtions there so I can try it myself please, would be great to know, Best regard s D. O.

[@R3pc0n]

I watch a lot of youtube videos, instructables and look at pinterest constantly for ideas and by far,you put the most thought and patience into each move you make...well done Ian. One more thing...I dont know how you do it, but my fingers have nicks, cuts and all kinds of stab wounds from working with leather and you have the hands of a friggen hand-model..what gives?

[@Leodis.Leather]

I'm just careful!!

[@wonkydogleathercraft6698]

Brilliant, you are a wizard when it comes to leather work!

[@hugoaguilera8277]

Dear Ian, what is the black that you put on the edge of the skin?

[@ScrapYardDog64]

Wish you would talk us through on the tools used and perhaps methods and traditional history etc... I find your channel superb for winding down and relaxing at night..

[@Leodis.Leather]

+GUY WALSH lots of my videos are full tutorials.

[@convert2010]

Great video as usual.... ignore the haters about the cord lock. NIMRODS all of them. @hat was the tape you used at about 1:00 to 1:15?

[@sam200046]

Double-sided tape. You can get them from Tandy's. I use it and it makes my life easier and less messy.

[@crimson35124]

anyone know where i can get cord like that?

[@midwestperspective926]

Where can I get tape like that?

[@JeffsTrades]

Ian, what is that glue strip you used?

[@skyhacker6]

The miniature of the video looks like "anger" from the movie "Inside out" from Pixar's studio ! ^^ nice job as always (not for that free music ! ).

[@PanamaCityPiper]

If they had the plastic lock way back then, they would have used it too. You go boy!!!

[@TurtleDudeProd]

great work! I'd like to know what that stitching style is called? I'm ok at sewing but my stick work could use some refinement, especially on leather work like this!

[@lonw.7016]

Dang. Taught me a lot of stuff other than just showing us how to make the pouch. Thanks for the vid.

[@nobracobra]

i view many many vids for "inspiration" for MY projects... i truly love this project and will make it for "myself". tysvmfs i appreciate ALL of your vids... pls continue your inspiring vids...

[@CrossAmok]

Hi Ian Awesome as always to look at yours videos. I like to thank you as you have inspired me to do leather work. But I'm still in shock how much harder it is than it looks when you do it :-) However I'll practice and maybe one day I'm half as good as you are, when I'm turns 115 years :-) Can you please tell me whom are the artist for the background music? Thanks man!! Cheers

[@JDOCustomLeather]

Great video brother, what was that lace you used at the end for the draw string?

[@ArcticArsenal]

That's fantastic! I have half a side of upholstery leather that I have been trying to figure out how to use up. These will be perfect. Thanks for posting!

[@antongrad]

Hola Ian...muchas gracias for such a great video, really love this litle pouchy bag. Cuestion: what is the tape you use for this project? It seems much faster and easyer than regular glue. Can i also use it on much more larger works like a large tote bag? Thank you very much, and greetings from Mexico

[@joshgreen4648]

I'm trying to buy leather and nobody seems to be selling it locally. Can anybody suggest a source? How much would the amount of leather for this pouch cost?

[@OrganGrindersSwing]

Not sure if you are in the US or not, but Springfield Leather is one of he best options here. They also ship internationally and so does Tandy Leather.

[@haxyquinn]

I do not aven make anything with leather and this might sound weird, but i just like waching you work you have some cool skills :) I'm just a girl who likes leather i guess

[@whatsaguygottado2669]

Very NICE video! Only suggestion or recommendation I could make - maybe add some notes on screen like for the 2-sided tape and the eyelets.

[@dakuchu]

I want really want to get into this stuff but it needs heckload of tools...

[@rwfishbu]

What are the sticky bits you use to tack the edges together? It appears to be some kind of stick-on adhesive, but brand?

[@armyof12monkeyss]

Do you sell that pattern you are using or do you have a link to one? I've bought some of your other patterns. Thanks a bunch.

[@nyetloki]

What do you put on at 4m00s after the edge paint? And what do you do after that, buffing it with a cloth?

[@baotu390]

can i ask you a question ? hhmm..... can u tell the song's name in this video,please....... ? :D

[@MatthewFritzOnline]

Awesome work on this Ian. Thanks for sharing it!

[@RoseKindred]

As used by... What, no Necromancers? I feel left out!

[@ozmanix]

I must say...your leather work is first rate! I've learned a so much from you..I just wish I could achieve your level of craftsmanship. So inspirational, simple, clean and beautiful! Bravo!

[@RDPproject]

Great stuff as always.... Do you have a lose camera mount?... every time you hammer the camera zooms/moves closer...

[@Leodis.Leather]

I know, it's not the tripod it's the zoom on the lens. Because the camera is pointing almost straight down it causes it to drop slightly if I hit something. Can't do anything about it without taping it up which I'm not doing :)

[@oukitelu7pro928]

can you please tell me how you call that black paint with which you finish the edges? thanks

[@cheryllamb8831]

Very beautiful work of art! Impressed with the detailed precision you employ @ every step. :D Thank you.

[@disco2td5]

Great vid and very nice pouch. Is that double sided tape you used instead of glue

[@LivingBattery]

I liked how the camera zoomed in when you struck your work surface.

[@Deni-boy562]

Hello! But please tell me what kind of music plays thanks)

[@wharleybloodworth5756]

Not that I would ever make any of this stuff..I just like watching you work. :D

[@beheadoth]

Great video Ian, Let me ask what is the glue bands are you using in this video?

[@pascalaernout9183]

Bonjour, je vient de réaliser cette bourse qui me sert de blague à tabac. Je vous remercie cela est super, exactement ce que je recherché

[@Klaxz1]

A pouch for all of my shekels

[@diontan3708]

Hi Lan May i know what measurements do we need for this Lord of the Rings Style Leather Pouch?

[@tommy1705]

this guys a fuckin pro yall

[@themsocialskills]

Where would one get a pattern for this?

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Nice job, really liked the way that bag looked.

[@davidpacheco8935]

......... if you all knew how gratifying this is .... .. Shalom to everyone ..

[@jjustus07]

Ian, Would you consider doing a build along of your "Lord of the Rings" style pouch? Its a very nice pouch! You do amazing work! Thanl you for posting your work!

[@Leodis.Leather]

Not for this one no, there are patterns on-line if you have a look though.

[@eddiedaman001]

What's the adhesive called that he peels away to make it stick?

[@huanquach6461]

Dear Ian, Do you mind share your pattern? Thank you, you did a wonderful one and I love it so much!!!!

[@ronja2073]

Hello, I am looking for your Lord of the ring style leather pouch and can not find it anywhere. can you help me? greetings Matthias

[@Leodis.Leather]

Hi, I sell them on my shop but I've run out at the moment, I can make you one if you'd like one just email me

[@robertazariie9758]

esta genial. que costo tiene con envio a leon guanajuato mexico

[@stephencardello5849]

What was the double sided sticky tape you used?

[@pastpianist]

For something a little different from knife sleeves and pouches, how about making a nice leather guitar strap for an acoustic guitar? :)

[@Leodis.Leather]

I have done a video about making a guitar strap if you look.

[@brunobucciarati1537]

as soon as it came on i forgot what you were making

[@sarayasmine9929]

i am fascinated !^^ first time seeing a leather work ...

[@anthonysperry4456]

What ounce leather do u use

[@jjustus07]

Thank you! Will look for a pattern!

[@BroderieMachine]

Amazing job !!!

[@vilmaag4731]

Terminado muy fino, quedo muy bien.

[@m.georgieva6239]

Its very coll, thanks :)

[@anthonymessano]

Great video!!! I'm inspired to make this!

[@LGSkywalker82]

wow.... incredible!

[@Rocky1765]

WOW you make it look so easy. =)

[@MrK1990217]

非常喜歡這系列的影片，希望可以多出^^

[@MrK1990217]

非常喜歡這系列的影片，希望可以多出^^

[@DeanO]

Excellent work Ian,

[@chipcurrin]

Awesome work! I wish I could do this.

[@mattbrown1277]

Do you have a pattern that you use?

[@despinosa1]

Wow..that's really good!

[@gloriaalanis8683]

Bello bello bello.

[@Bambino-q4w]

How much for this guy?

[@Freegon444]

could it store tobacco?

[@achtungcircus]

Please explain the narrow (glue?) tape.

[@Leodis.Leather]

It's just double sided sticky tape, Tandy sell it.

[@zburdsal]

Btw, I found it in the tandy catalog I have since they won't open for a few hours, the item number is 2535-01 if you're interested.

[@terryhalsteadgamer]

Ian ever thought of making bracers and other leather armour for the LARP guys? Pretty popular products my friend. Would love to see you make some.

[@Leodis.Leather]

I am interested in armour (takes me ages to watch Game of Thrones I'm forever pausing it!!) but it's not something I've ever had a go at. Thinking of making some quivers soon though.

[@terryhalsteadgamer]

I've made a few pairs of bracers myself. The decoration that you'd be able to achieve would be awesome to see. Your work is great, so neat. Bet you could make some cool items.

[@4a5n7ll]

Thanks, very beauty

[@americhal]

maravillosos todos sus trabajos

[@mattsmith1946]

Wow! looks great.