After transferring the pattern to the 9oz leather, I cut the shapes out with a utility knife. The front piece had much smoother cuts and I seemed to struggle with the back piece, but I can't remember any difference in technique. Each piece was edged, then dampened and embossed, hammered then shaped and punched for arming straps. After dry a coat of yellow dye, followed by Ox Blood, followed by British tan. Once the Bees Wax arrives I can start experimenting with the cuir bouilli process.
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