Dying the Vegetable Tan Leather for a two toned effect. Made some samples using different tools, such as a dry paintbrush, cloth and paper towel, to achieve different finishes.
Dying the fabric using a piece of cloth, and Water Based Dye.
Molding the Bag.
Molded Bag hammered in place. 
Punching the holes for handstitching.
Handstitching with an accent kelly green.
Finished back piece. 
Front and Back stitched together.
Molded Backpack
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Molded Backpack

This was a molded backpack I made for a class (Materials and Processes for Accessory Design). We had to damp the Veg Tan to be able to mold it wi Read More

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