Barley Nectar
442 posts
Jul 21, 2014
7:43 AM
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Here's a thought. Put an opening in the bottom front so the index finger can get in there and push the harp up, basically popping it right into the hand, reduced fumble factor. The belt loop will work fine for slender folks but my belts tend to disappear. (;>)
For some reason, I feel that some of the adornments that are on your current pouches have religious connotations. Music notes with key designation on the flap would be nicer in my mind. Just thinking out loud here. Look like good products...BN
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arzajac
1426 posts
Jul 21, 2014
8:56 AM
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Hi Chris.
I think they look great and the patterns are spot-on. I think the religious symbols give them an edge, and there are plenty of patters to chose from if you want to stay away from that. Can you make custom patterns?
Is there any material you can make them from that is not animal-based (leather substitute?)
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Blowyourbrassoff
142 posts
Jul 21, 2014
3:14 PM
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The pouches with the cross' have been the most popular here lately, that's why I chose to put them on there. The others are either animals, or motorcycle related. I have a sample image on my site that shows all the different stamps that I have which I put on here as well.
Yes I just picked up some black vinyl yesterday that I can make some out of.
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Last Edited by Blowyourbrassoff on Jul 21, 2014 3:15 PM
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Blowyourbrassoff
143 posts
Jul 21, 2014
3:17 PM
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However the vinyl cant' be stamped like the leather can. I also have some softer thinner leather that I just picked up recently where the inside has a suede texture, those can't be stamped either.
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mlefree
165 posts
Jul 22, 2014
9:58 AM
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Chris, for what it's worth, I've had poor response to my offering of custom-ordered higher-end single diatonic cases. They are suede-lined and hand-stitched and have various belt loop options.
Of course, I've been pricing them several times over what your non-custom pouches are. That may be my problem. But, it takes me several days to make one of my pouches and I can't justify pricing them to compete with yours.
So I hope you get better response with your "this is what I have available in inventory now" approach with your very affordable price structure.
Good luck in this new endeavor of yours!
Michelle
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Blowyourbrassoff
144 posts
Jul 22, 2014
1:55 PM
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Well the leatherwork has always just been a hobby and it's something that I enjoy doing. Never really thought of it as a business which is why I make what I like and just put it up for sale when it's done to make a few bucks to buy more leather goods. Jeff who used to have Cumberland Custom Cases was the one that introduced me to and taught me leatherwork and it's been a fun hobby ever since. A lot of the projects I've made were way more time consuming than the pocket pouches, like sheaths for custom knife makers and holsters, but pocket pouches are great to make when I don't have a lot of time to invest into a project and just feel like making something fun.
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Last Edited by Blowyourbrassoff on Jul 22, 2014 1:58 PM
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Blowyourbrassoff
145 posts
Jul 22, 2014
1:59 PM
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But don't worry Michelle, leatherwork isn't going to become any kind of major part of my business. I want that hobby to stay fun and relaxing. LOL
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mlefree
166 posts
Jul 23, 2014
10:23 AM
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Yup. Pretty much the same for me. I won't live or die based on I don't selling a bunch of harmonica cases. I can always make belts, sheaths, holsters, bags, etc. Or just go fishin' :)
Thanks,
Michelle
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