Making leather mugs. Jack mugs a sturdy historic drinking vessel.
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- After a recent encounter of the medieval kind with the SCA I remembered that I haven't made any of these in a while. So I pulled out the pattern and put together a couple of Jack mugs. Mugs or tankards like these made from leather did exist historically. Because of their durability they were particularly used in English taverns and the American colonies.
If you would like to buy a kit with the pattern and the form that I use to make these mugs, please see my Etsy store at bransonsgenera...
If you would like to buy just the pattern, it is available at bransonsgenera.... The original form I use to shape the mug started out a a 3" PVC hub adapter that I used a rasp and sander to remove any protruding parts from. You can purchase one through amazon if you cannot find one at a local hardware store. amzn.to/3uITOEF (Amazon affiliate link)
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This is the Envirotex Resin I have used in the past which worked better for a coating:
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This is probably one the the most skilled leather workers on UA-cam but sadly people care more about the sound it makes when it hits the table
Love ALL your video's Mr. B. Your artistry with leather is beautiful. the narratives are great. Gimme more.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Put the pattern and the pvc mold as a bundle and Id definitely pick it up! Even if not totally period accurate these would be great for ren and sca!
bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com/listing/1626056629/pattern-and-form-to-make-leather-mugs
I just ordered the set. I Can’t wait! I enjoy your videos.
Thank you for your support!
Now that's a really cool project!✌🏻
Thanks!
Bonito trabajo
to clarify you can Either use the pine rosin and bees wax mixture as the final stuff you put inside the mug to keep it watertight OR you can use the epoxy SO it is an either or and both work the same??
Yes, you can use either of them to line the mug. The epoxy will be more resistant to heat so it is possible to use the mug for hot drinks like coffee. I still don't suggest hot drinks because the hotter the liquid the more it will soften the waxed leather.
Those red plastic party cups are everywhere. What about molding the cup around one of those and just replacing the interior cup?
It is definitely possible to make a tumbler or cup that way. Probably need to fill one with plaster or something to make a solid form to shape the leather. Cut another one apart and press it flat to get the curves right for the truncated cone shape of the pattern. Maybe not even mess with the bottom since it is just a cover for a plastic cup. Trickiest part would be getting it just the right size.
Is it possible to just use beeswax to seal it, or are the brewers pitch/epoxy necessary? I don't expect to be using it extensively
Beeswax alone tends to crack. The pitch makes it more flexible. It would probably work but may be a little more frustrating. Beeswax shrinks when it cools and that causes it to break away from a surface or crack if it is adhered to the surface well.
Can you use pine tar to seal the leather it’s black shiny black ,just wondering
Not sure. I have not worked with it. I would first check to see if it is safe. I don't know what solvents are in it. It was used to seal boats and canoes, so it would be watertight, I am just not sure if it would be good to have in contact with something you are drinking.
I’ve been watching your braiding videos and had some questions regarding leather sourcing. I’ve been tinkering with Turks heads using paracord and hard laid cord and would like to venture into leather. I know where to purchase leather lace but not tanned hides such as you use in your videos. Donald
I purchased some leather from Tandy leather because they have a store close to me. Most of the leather I cut into lace I have been ordering from Waterhouse leather. Another vendor I order from regularly is Springfield Leather company in Springfield Missouri. @springfieldleather here on UA-cam. I have used calf and kip hides from them and they even carry kangaroo which is the super premium leather for cutting lace.
Most craft store will also have it like Johans
What machine and setup did you use to sew the bottom? I'd be curious as to how you got into that edge. Pattern?
I have a Cobra class 4. The bottom of the mug is big enough that the end of the sewing arm fits inside. The bottom is shaped deep enough to allow for the stitches to be where they need to be. When I originally designed this pattern I had a Tippmann Boss and it fit the same way.
I am planning on selling the patterns and resin castings of the forms in my Etsy shop. Just don't have them ready yet.
Whoa. I would have thought it would need to be deeper. Thank you. I would like to make a jack mug one day when I replace the class 3 I sold.@@bransonsgeneralstore
What is that tool called that you marked the stitch line with?
It's called a stitching groover. It cuts a shallow channel in the leather so the stitches are set down into the surface. That helps the stitches last longer because the thread is not as exposed to wear.
Do you sell patterns for making the Jack mug? I'm interested.Also is there a reason that I can't hand tool the exterior of mug? Thank you very much for video.I will be watching for more leather videos should you put them out.
You can tool the leather. In the past I have carved several of them. You may lose some of the sharpness of the impressions when you shape the mug and when you stuff it with the wax. To prevent some of that you can carve "in the round" which is after shaping with the leather still on the form, but that is difficult to do.
I have a listing on my Etsy shop that is for both the patterns and a resin cast form to shape the mug. bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com/listing/1626056629/pattern-and-form-to-make-leather-mugs
@@bransonsgeneralstoreyour Etsy site is sold out...how much just to buy pattern.?
It should be back in stock now.
@@bransonsgeneralstore can pattern be bought by itself
Is the epoxy food grade?
It is according to the label. As long as you follow the instructions and mix it right so it cures properly. The Envirotex epoxy I used in the past worked better for me and is hailed as FDA compliant on their website. I can also buy it at a local hardware store.