Making a Simple Leather Tinder Pouch.

In this video, we make a quick and simple tinder pouch. Perfect for keeping tinders and smaller items safe, these style of pouches can be made quite quick and from any type of durable material. I chose to use a piece of 1.5mm full grain leather, that will last for years to come and will get better with age. Thanks for watching.....

[@tennesseesmoky9012]

Very informative! Thank you for sharing this project. - Tennessee Smoky

[@markbailey2981]

Take care my friend :)

[@Hadrada.]

Thanks for the video I’m going to have to get an antler now for the one I’m making from shammy and wanted to ask would that mink oil work on shammy? Thanks

[@WyeExplorer]

It's surprising Mark what you can make with a few simple tools and materials. I enjoyed the Aesthetics there with the toggle - makes all the difference. I was thinking of my brother Paul as i watched. He was a leather work enthusiast. I'm sure he could have made some videos. Really enjoyable. Mark

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Mark, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is always appreciated :) I'm glad the video brought a few memories back for you. I enjoy leather working. It is a peaceful pastime and you end up with a few useful items from time to time :) Thank again Mark, have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@WyeExplorer]

@@markbailey2981 Doing alright Mark - Yes, a meditation if you like with a practical end. A pleasure to watch and comment on....you to have a good day.

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx, nice project

[@markbailey2981]

Many thanks for watching John :) All the best, Mark :)

[@richhoule3462]

Made a belt holster today for my hatchet. This is my next project. Well explained and enjoyable to watch! Thanks Mark!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rich, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) I keep meaning to make a belt loop for my hatchet. That's the beauty of leather work. With a few skills, you can make so many different items. Have a great New Year Rich, all the best, Mark :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Mark You have excelled yourself on this Fantastic video Tinder Pouch 👝 Brilliant 👍🏻

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Michael, many thanks for watching and for the kind words, they are very much appreciated :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@kaylastanko]

nice!

[@dandelorme7646]

Thanks for another great video. A really nice looking pouch.👍

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dan, I hope you are keeping well my friend :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, all the best, Mark :)

[@PossiblePouchPete]

Great tutorial... I'm going to have a go at making one, canvas sounds worth a tryout.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Pete. I hope you are keeping well mate :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I was thinking the same. We have just scrapped a couple of canvas bell tents at work and was thinking of putting the fabric to some use. Have a great day and thanks again, all the best, Mark :)

[@shanelonergan1792]

Brilliant leather craft mark well appreciated video great to see.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shane, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Turned of real nice brother ! that will last a life time , love my leather tinder pouch work great ! thank for sharing and for the lesson atb john

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, I hope you are keeping well brother :) Thank you for watching as always. Yeah they are a nice thing to make. You can use any strong material and they don't take too long to make. You could make Adrian one for Christmas lol. Have a great day John, all the best, Mark :)

[@willheyne8810]

Too cool man thanks a ton for sharing. This holiday season is the start of my leather crafting time so I will definitely be using this guide. Awesome to see your vids as always!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Will, I hope you are keeping well brother :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@johnwalker91]

Nice size pouch mark like it thanks for sharing stay safe

[@markbailey2981]

Hi John, I hope you are keeping well. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@BushCraftBums]

Awesome tutorial Thanks for sharing and stay Blessed!

[@markbailey2981]

Hey brother, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it is very much appreciated :) I hope you are keeping well, all the best, Mark :)

[@anoldmaninthewoods2548]

As always, Mark, a great instructional video. Just coming back from vacation so that pouch will be on my to do list. Stay warm, my friend!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Brian, I hope you are keeping well and hope you have had a lovely time away in the sun :) Yeah, got the thermals out here now. Roll on Summer lol. Have a great weekend brother, all the best, Mark :)

[@roberts6219]

Thanks again for sharing awesome tutorial!!

[@markbailey2981]

Your very welcome :) Thank you for watching Robert, I hope you are having a great weekend. All the best, Mark :)

[@bigearedmouse17]

Another Quality Upload Mark, The Tab Toggle and Button was the cherry on the Cake. A Pleasure to watch Thankyou Brother x

[@markbailey2981]

Hi bigearedmouse17, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment as always. Yeah they finish the work off quite nice. I will have to make a couple more for my next giveaway. I could just do with a few antlers first. Thanks again brother, all the best, Mark :)

[@nosdieuxfinirontparserevei4507]

Merci pour la démonstration. Nice vidéo again!

[@tallcedars2310]

Great project, I have the leather and tools now and will be making a few of these, thanks Mark.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi TC, I hope you are keeping well brother :) I'm glad you got fixed up with the tools. It will be a nice pastime whilst winter is here. Have you had your first snow yet? Just plenty of cold and rain here :( Thanks for watching, all the best, Mark :)

[@tallcedars2310]

@@markbailey2981 Doing well here in northern BC brother. Snowing at zero degrees with hardly any snow prior to this, odd for this time of year really. Temps have been warm, looks like all the cold is sent your direction so far, was surprised to see your breath in the video actually! Thanks for another inspiring video, it's the simple projects that make bushcraft so great:)

[@markbailey2981]

Yeah it has gone cold here, but supposed to be getting milder. You can have the cold weather back lol. I miss the snow. It used to snow without fail every winter when I was a kid. Now the winters are wet and mild most years. Have a great day TC, all the best, Mark :)

[@rockstarprincessa]

thank you so much! i was looking for a pouch to keep my berries in when i go foraging~ 🌻

[@markbailey2981]

Hi barbunaaa, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😀. Have a lovely day, all the best, Mark 👍😀.

[@Woodswalker1965]

Super tutorial my friend! Its looks beautiful and useful! It's nice to be out even on a cold day isnt it, tea helps! Keep well buddy and talk to you soon! 👊 Wade

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Wade, I hope you are keeping well brother :) many thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Yeah I don't mind being out in the cold. As long as it's not throwing down with rain. I'm wet most of the week, so its nice to stay dry on my day off. Your right about the tea!! Whatever the problem, get the kettle on lol. Thanks again wade, have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great instruction Mark. I have the materials for a pouch so I will have to give it a shot. Thanks and take care.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Quinn, I hope you are keeping well brother :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment :) It is always appreciated :) Yeah, you should give it ago. You can never have enough pouches :) Have a great day my friend, all the bets, Mark :)

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

Nice to see you making one mark.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shane, I hope you are keeping well mate. Yeah, nothing to them really. Cutting and drilling the antler is the hardest part, it reminds me of going to the dentist lol. Have a great day mate, speak soon, all the best, Mark :)

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

u2 Mark

[@bluejeans8001]

Set your dividers at an inch and walk it along the scribed line. More accurate than a ruler 📏

[@davelynoutdoors6654]

Well done Mark, another good informative video, I have made one myself but always good to see it from a different angle

[@markbailey2981]

Hi David, I hope you are keeping well :) Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment as always :) Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@RickTOutdoorAdventure1969]

Always a mint job from you Mark. Perfect attention to detail. Great job. I've used leather from old settees in the past etc. Great to see you out in the forest doing your thing 🖒. All the best fella

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Rick, I hope you are keeping well mate. Always nice to hear from you :) Yeah I wouldn't of minded some old furniture leather myself. I would of made a larger pouch. if you go any wider with the leather I used it can be £50 a sheet, so I will have to keep my eye open for an old sofa in the street. Them days have gone now unfortunately. Back in the 70's old sofa's were everywhere lol. Thanks for watching as always mate. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@ChasenGunzOutdoors]

Really enjoyed this video. Nice job. Be blessed.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chasengunz Outdoors, many thanks for watching. I'm glad you found the video useful :) I enjoy making this type of project. Nice and simple and you require very little tools to get the job done. Thanks again Brother and have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@joshbabb7470]

I've made one in the past but it didn't turn out so great. Yours looks very beautiful. Thanks for the video Mark. Have a great weekend. - Josh

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Josh, I hope you are keeping well my friend :) Thank you as always for you kind comment. I'm sure yours turned out better than mine Josh. I have seen your crafts and you make some stunning work, so I would think the pouch would be to the same standard. I hope you manage to get out over the festive holidays and make a video. I've missed not seeing you around. Have a great day, all the best, Mark :)

[@andreborsch2266]

Hi Mark! Very pretty leather pouch and great explanation on how to make one. Maybe I will make myself one in the future. But for now I will use the waxed canvas pouch, that I hope to receive in a few days. :-) ATB and take care, André

[@markbailey2981]

Good evening Andre, I hope you are keeping well :) Yeah hopefully the pouches will be with you in a day or two. I sent them with Royal Mail, so they are usually pretty good :) You will have to let me know when you get them. Thanks as always for watching Andre. Take care, all the best, Mark :)

[@MrRealdealdd]

Yey another quality production mate

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Dave, I hope you are well mate :) As always, many thanks for watching and for the kind words...… it is always appreciated :) Have a great day mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@joelydiabuhia]

Used to make a lot of this and sell to friends and students. It is really easy and simple project and very fun to make. Awesome vid Mark! atb-Joel

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Joel, I hope you are keeping well brother :) That's an excellent idea selling them...… I just need to make some friends first lol. I also enjoy it as a project. I was thinking of making a few canvas ones to try out. many thanks for watching Joel. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :)

[@joelydiabuhia]

@@markbailey2981 Happy Weekend & God Bless You!

[@shaundawson1389]

Hi Mark great video hoping Santa will bring me a tarp for Christmas so I can get out there have a merry Christmas and a happy new year mate

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Shaun, I hope you are keeping well. Yeah I hope that you get what you asked for. A tarp would be a nice Christmas present. I could do with a replacement, I just hope I have been good enough this year lol. Thanks for watching as always Shaun, have a great weekend mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@madcat1007]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Must remember to bring my cutting mat, wing dividers, ruler, hole punch, and mink oil with me next time I am out in the woods!! LOL

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy awesome

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Chris & Sam, many thanks for watching and for the nice comment :) I really appreciate it...… have a great week, all the best, Mark :)

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

@@markbailey2981 you are welcome buddy..I'm going make a couple . Just need get some leather .. I've orded 100 mtr of camo paracord . So I'm going put some on my new Axe I'm having for Christmas .. cheers Chris & Sam

[@markbailey2981]

@@chrisandsamlivingthedream I'm glad you are going to make a couple. I have used various types of materials in the past. Canvas is another good option :) Thanks again Chris and Sam.... all the very best, Mark :)

[@tallcedars2310]

Hi Mark, hope you are doing well. Just stopping by to say I am at the point to make this pouch for a small sewing kit. And with spring on the way, a tinder pouch is next but musst wait for more thin soft leather from recycled couches where I work. But I'm sure something will arrive, even if it's faux leather it will be good practice before I find pure leather. Take care and see you in the next video.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi TC, it is great to hear from you buddy :) I'm glad you are enjoying the leather work :) You are lucky to work at a place where you can get your hands on some materials. I could do with a slightly larger one, but the same as yourself I am waiting until I can get some thinner leather. We have a few shows coming up soon so I like to wait and see what there is there. If I can ever help you out with bits of leather working items just let me know and I will see what I can do :) Take care mate, have a great weekend, Mark :)

[@tallcedars2310]

@@markbailey2981 Hi Mark, you are lucky to have leather shows. In BC we have Tandy Leather. It is our one and only supplier that unfortunately is an 8 hour drive away. Since we don't travel we tend to recycle up here:) Checking online, there are no shows in the province. If there were, I think I would go and then be in the poor house, lol. Thank you for keeping an eye out for items, will keep that in mind! All the best.

[@markbailey2981]

@@tallcedars2310 You are very welcome TC :) If you are ever looking for particular type of leather but can't find it in BC, just let me know and I can always check around for you here. It wouldn't cost much to ship, as it is thin and can be posted like a letter. The offer is always there my friend :) I hope you have a great week ahead, all the best, Mark :)

[@tallcedars2310]

@@markbailey2981 Hi Mark, this leather might fit my needs for a tinder pouch. I would like it flexible enough to flatten a bit to fit into a pack. Am looking to make a pouch 15" round (we have no fatwood and pack lots of shavings and spruce twigs). Would the piece be large enough to accomodate that? If so, it's sold:)

[@markbailey2981]

@@tallcedars2310 Hi TC, I have just looked at the leather I have at home and unfortunately I don't have any large enough to cut a 15" diameter circle. When I go to the show, I will see what I can pick up and if you still need any I will see if they have any thin full grain leather that can be cut to the size you need. I just have smaller pieces left that will make small wallets and pouches etc. With me not working since October, I haven't really been buying anything, but I start back in a couple of weeks, so I will get re supplied for the season :)

[@Stu_Gilbert]

Yet another great video mark 👍 hope your well mate, I’ve got a few little projects like this I want to do so it’s nice to see a how to video to watch 😁

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Stu, I hope you are keeping well mate :) All good here thanks. Yeah it is a nice little project. You can use them for all sorts of things and experiment with different types of leather and canvas. I've got a few different ideas myself I want to try out. Thanks as always for taking the time to watch and comment mate. All the best, Mark :)

[@NixonBushcraft]

1:10 This place looks unreal 😮 Thank you for sharing your videos, I will definitely subscribe👌

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Nixon Bushcraft, many thanks for watching and for the sub, it is very much appreciated :) Yeah it is crazy how many needles they have. In some places they are about 2 feet thick on the ground. On a windy day it looked like a blizzard as the were being blown off the trees. Thanks again, all the best, Mark :)

[@canyou8121]

Outstanding Video

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Can You, thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment :) All the best, Mark.

[@chrisconversino6294]

Fyi...instead of measuring all the holes, you can use the calipers. If they are big enough you can mark opposite sides if the bag. With smaller calipers, set the distance between holes and walk it around the circle.

[@raymondbailey1970]

Awesome i had one but find a waterproof box better.

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Raymond, many thanks for watching. Yes I agree. They are a nice thing to make and to keep if the weather is OK, but a waterproof box is the better way for making sure everything stays dry. All the best, Mark.

[@raymondbailey1970]

@@markbailey2981 use a plastic box and sell them on ebay you do some nice profesional work Mark.

[@Ambushcraftnhunting]

Great video mark thanks for sharing they look spot on also sent you a message on instagram pal thanks for sharing a.t.b Andrew

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Andrew, I hope you are keeping well mate. I have just started following you on Instagram. I'm not very familiar with it. Everyone says I should use it more, but I keep forgetting lol. I'm don't even know where to find my messages...…. I told you I'm hopeless lol. If you ever need to get hold of me Andrew, you can always email me at [e-mail] I'm going to spend the rest of the night trying to mind your message now :) Thanks for watching as always. Have a great evening mate, all the best, Mark :)

[@Ambushcraftnhunting]

@@markbailey2981 thanks for the follow on instagram and will send you a email ! Thanks Mark

[@rugby224477]

Great video Mark! You gave me the perfect idea... I'm going to make this pouch for my dog's treats, i think this will be perfect for that. On another note, i was wondering what brand of the jacket you are wearing is. I really like it and would like to try to find it online. Much love from Spain, Cheers!

[@markbailey2981]

Hi ja vy, I hope you are keeping well my friend :) Yes, it would make a great dog treat pouch. I never thought of that. The jacket is an old Napapijri winter smock. It is from the geographic range that they did a number of years ago. But if you look on their website they make something similar called a Skidoo jacket. I hope this helps in your search, all the best, Mark :)

[@samspam1609]

Love your coat, where'd you get it from?

[@luciousbrun5437]

I doubt I'll ever make such an item, or anything in the same vein, yet I watched the video from start to finish finding it very relaxing - cheers Mark. A quick question though: You must count the holes so as to have 2 ends coming away from the pouch ?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Lucious, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. It is very much appreciated. Your quite right, you can count the holes. I find that if the holes are an even number then it tends to work out that the lace will both be on the outside of the finished pouch. For this size of pouch there are 28 holes. Some of the larger ones I do have 34. If it happens that they don't end up on the outside, I simply divide the width of the spacing between the last two holes and punch another one out, so that they do. I suppose it depends on how critical the spacing needs to be. Some don't measure the spacing and randomly punch holes around the top. I hope this helps :) Have a great day and thanks again, Mark.

[@Viennapal]

I've never seen that kind of leather punch before, very handy! And I read that you said it was very cheap? Where was it from?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Viennapal, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. You can buy the punches from either eBay or amazon. I will leave you a link to the ones available on eBay. Have a great weekend, all the best, Mark :) www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wooden-Handle-Auto-Screw-Hole-Punch-Leather-Cutter-Tools-Drill-Crafts-1-5-4mm-UK/123578382384?hash=item1cc5d87830:g:35cAAOSw3BJcGKB3

[@Viennapal]

@@markbailey2981 thank you!!!

[@cavemanNCC1701]

That is a great punch for the leather . Is there a name I can look up ?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi cavemanNCC1701, many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. The punches are available off Amazon or eBay and are very cheap to buy. Here is a link: www.ebay.co.uk/p/Wooden-Handle-Auto-Screw-Hole-Punch-auto-Leather-Tool-Book-Drill-6-Tips-A4p-W8v4/1949858826?iid=282981926137 All the best, Mark :)

[@spider5001]

Really nice Mark🙂 Are the tools very expensive? I would like to try, just not sure how to start

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Joe, I hope all is well brother :) Thank you as always for watching and taking the time to comment :) When it comes to buying leather working tools it is like most things. There are expensive professional tools and there are tools for people like me lol. You can pick a starter kit up for around $30. It will have most of the tools you need to get going, then I just added and changed things the more I got into it. The leather punch I was using cost around $4, so very cheap. If you look on Amazon or eBay, there are a lot of the kits available or if you go onto the Tandy Leather website, they will have a massive selection to choose from. I hope this helps Joe :) Have a great day brother, all the best, Mark :)

[@craig87037]

Where do you get your leather from in the uk?

[@markbailey2981]

Hi Craig, I use a couple of leather shops. Artisan leather is a good one. It is mail order and they usually have a decent selection. I will leave you a link. All the best, Mark. www.artisanleather.co.uk/

[@craig87037]

Thanks man! Love your channel btw

[@markbailey2981]

Your very welcome Craig :) Thanks for the kind words.

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[@adriananery5859]

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