Bitcoin Theme ~ Hand Tooled Leather Wallet(s)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

The thread showcasing the first hand tooled leather wallets is here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=37094.msg455590#msg455590.



The above image was provide by Eli: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=21399

It was upon seeing this image that inspired me to write this post and register bitcoinleather.com (coming soon): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=29109.msg435883#msg435883

Whereupon Eli remarked: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=29109.msg436533#msg436533

This thread could have been entitled: All Things Considered: Hand Tooled Leather Bitcoin Wallet

Here's the latest update since the posting of my post linked above. I did not commission my brother-in-law to fashion a hand tooled leather Bitcoin wallet--I commissioned him to fashion three (3).

The first one will be a somewhat basic design, featuring only the details shown in the provided image above (without a strap).

The second physical wallet will be fashioned using design elements gleaned from the feedback of this thread.

As for the third hand tooled leather Bitcoin wallet fashioned by my brother-in-law, I have allowed him the creative freedom to design it as he sees it in his mind's eye after viewing various images of the Bitcoin logo(s), from here http://www.google.com/search?q=bitcoin+logos&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1280&bih=685 and possibly other sources.

I desire input from the members here as to what you would like the wallet to include.

The first three wallet designs will:

• all be Bi-Folds
• be tooled on top quality vegetable tanned leather
• all have durable kangaroo hide lacing
• all have at least one credit Bitcoin card slot
• be hand tooled by an American artist that's highly respected in the Motorcycle community--nationwide
• only be colored with a top quality dye

(any type of strap is optional)

Custom orders can be commissioned. You also have the option of purchasing via my brother-in-law's eBay site or paying with PayPal as an added layer of protection, since you don't know me from Adam--even if I had 5,000 posts on this forum and was a founding member.

Full Disclosure: I recognize not one mined Satoshi profit from this endeavor. All hand tooled leather wallets and accessories, bearing the Bitcoin theme, whether sold on bitcoinleather.com or elsewhere, will be competitively priced to only cover the true cost of materials and pay the artist.

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[Trader Steve]

Nice! If the price is reasonable (whatever that means) you can count me as one of your first customers!

[SmokeAndMirrors]

Same here. I'd be more interested in one without the button strap on it, and black if possible.

I've been talking about upgrading my Velcro red dragon wallet that I picked up when I was 16. It's turned blue from the dye in my jeans lol.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Nice! If the price is reasonable (whatever that means) you can count me as one of your first customers!

Thank you kindly, Trader Steve. We'll make sure the prevailing price is the same (or slightly lower) as what MB's similar hand tooled leather wallets recently sold for.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Same here. I'd be more interested in one without the button strap on it, and black if possible.

I've been talking about upgrading my Velcro red dragon wallet that I picked up when I was 16. It's turned blue from the dye in my jeans lol.

Be careful stating your age, for I've read posts chastising teenage members. The strap is optional and black is one of the myriad of colors you'll be able to choose from. We're looking at by the end of the week to have at least one prototype finished with pictures posted on this board. Look to see them then, at which time I'll readdress this post specifically for you.

[Ceejay]

I'd probally pick one up. Not really feeling the strap though.

[ErgoOne]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

[echo2]

aww took my idea of a BTC physical credit card...damn

[Phinnaeus Gage]

aww took my idea of a BTC physical credit card...damn

No I didn't! A physical wallet is being designed to put your Bitcoin card in.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I'd probally pick one up. Not really feeling the strap though.

Your right about not feeling the strap. The strap will be optional and not included on the basic design.

[TECSHARE]

I would buy a wallet from you, but I am afraid you will become emotionally unstable, beat me, take my money, and throw it away on loose women and gambling. You aren't the man you used to be.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

Thank you for your interest, ErgoOne.

The price will definitely NOT be in line with thrown together, machine made leather wallets. Although the price point will be the determining factor in how many will be sold, the cost of quality leather and superb craftsmanship will be the determining factor on pricing for a custom old school, hand tooled leather wallet in this day and age of mass produced, technology-generated junk.



Therefore, if you read between the lines, they won't come cheap, but will be priced as reasonable as possible.

The following image is an example of my brother-in-law's talent--A commissioned hand tooled leather Geronimo. To view a larger version of this framed art, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6023932133/in/photostream.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I would buy a wallet from you, but I am afraid you will become emotionally unstable, beat me, take my money, and throw it away on loose women and gambling. You aren't the man you used to be.

What if I promise not to throw your money away on loose women, which is, by the way, a misnomer.

You aren't the man you used to be.

Great song title. I believe it was from "Pipe Dream" ~1955, but most people remember this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p877jXoz96I

Thank you kindly for your valuable...umm...valuable...I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU CALLED ME UNSTABLE!!! Perhaps it's because you saw my YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OzXjOKi9Q

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Another example of his handiwork with the much larger image shown here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6024601714/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Phinnaeus Gage]

...and somewhere in NYC, there's a bike with:





Detailed image here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6024643132/in/photostream/lightbox/

[ErgoOne]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

Thank you for your interest, ErgoOne.

The price will definitely NOT be in line with thrown together, machine made leather wallets. Although the price point will be the determining factor in how many will be sold, the cost of quality leather and superb craftsmanship will be the determining factor on pricing for a custom old school, hand tooled leather wallet in this day and age of mass produced, technology-generated junk.



Therefore, if you read between the lines, they won't come cheap, but will be priced as reasonable as possible.

The following image is an example of my brother-in-law's talent--A commissioned hand tooled leather Geronimo. To view a larger version of this framed art, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6023932133/in/photostream.

Hmmmm....  Now I'm even more interested!

[Phinnaeus Gage]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

Thank you for your interest, ErgoOne.

The price will definitely NOT be in line with thrown together, machine made leather wallets. Although the price point will be the determining factor in how many will be sold, the cost of quality leather and superb craftsmanship will be the determining factor on pricing for a custom old school, hand tooled leather wallet in this day and age of mass produced, technology-generated junk.



Therefore, if you read between the lines, they won't come cheap, but will be priced as reasonable as possible.

The following image is an example of my brother-in-law's talent--A commissioned hand tooled leather Geronimo. To view a larger version of this framed art, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6023932133/in/photostream.

Hmmmm....  Now I'm even more interested!

Because it won't be el cheapo or because of the art work?

[ErgoOne]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

Thank you for your interest, ErgoOne.

The price will definitely NOT be in line with thrown together, machine made leather wallets. Although the price point will be the determining factor in how many will be sold, the cost of quality leather and superb craftsmanship will be the determining factor on pricing for a custom old school, hand tooled leather wallet in this day and age of mass produced, technology-generated junk.

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Hmmmm....  Now I'm even more interested!

Because it won't be el cheapo or because of the art work?

Yes.

Seriously.  I collect art.  I *like* beautiful, one-of-a-kind stuff.  I prefer quality craftsmanship. And I've been needing a new wallet; the old one is worn out.  Inexpensive is one thing; "El Cheapo" has a very different meaning at least in my ear.  If your wallet is good and reasonably priced, I'm interested.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

If the price is in line with other leather wallets, I'd get one.

Thank you for your interest, ErgoOne.

The price will definitely NOT be in line with thrown together, machine made leather wallets. Although the price point will be the determining factor in how many will be sold, the cost of quality leather and superb craftsmanship will be the determining factor on pricing for a custom old school, hand tooled leather wallet in this day and age of mass produced, technology-generated junk.

(snip)

Hmmmm....  Now I'm even more interested!

Because it won't be el cheapo or because of the art work?

Yes.

Seriously.  I collect art.  I *like* beautiful, one-of-a-kind stuff.  I prefer quality craftsmanship. And I've been needing a new wallet; the old one is worn out.  Inexpensive is one thing; "El Cheapo" has a very different meaning at least in my ear.  If your wallet is good and reasonably priced, I'm interested.

What genre of art mostly tickles your fancy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_genres

[Weaver]

Think you could find a way to stitch on a QR code with a unique bitcoin address on it? That'd be cool imo.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Think you could find a way to stitch on a QR code with a unique bitcoin address on it? That'd be cool imo.

Thank you kindly for your interest, Weaver.

The QR code could be stitched or hand tooled. It may even function, but will provide no guarantees in that regard.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I want to categorically state that I recognize NO profits from the sales of these hand tooled wallets or other accessories. The pricing only reflects the true cost of the materials and my brother-in-law's valuable studio time.

With that said, here's another example from his hand tooled leather collection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6025939972/in/photostream/lightbox/



Due to the contract agree, I'm not at liberty to disclose any information about the client who commissioned these two holsters (but the state with 10,000 lakes is a clue, for any of you detectives who [The] Mouth on this board).

After being allowed to post this image, I asked him how many celebrities and public figures he's been commissioned to do art for (he does more than just hand tooled leather). His answer was, "One shy of a full deck." Expressed in this fashion because, ironically, he's currently finalizing a contract to tool a leather poker table top for a renowned player, thereby completing a full deck of notorieties.

[ErgoOne]

Seriously.  I collect art.  I *like* beautiful, one-of-a-kind stuff.  I prefer quality craftsmanship. And I've been needing a new wallet; the old one is worn out.  Inexpensive is one thing; "El Cheapo" has a very different meaning at least in my ear.  If your wallet is good and reasonably priced, I'm interested.

What genre of art mostly tickles your fancy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_genres

I've never categorized what I collect in the categories of the French Academy before; I just pick things up at art shows, galleries, wherever I see and like something that I can afford.  (I'm not rich; I usually buy from young or middle-aged artists who sell their own work in their own galleries or at craft shows.)  Looking at what I have, though, much is what the Academy calls "history" (quite a bit of allegory and myth) or portraiture, although not traditional portraiture.  Some is in the other genres, but not as much.  Not everything I get is representational, though, so much of it doesn't fit into those categories.  For example, I also buy hand-blown glass and textiles, such as tapestries and rugs.  The patterns on hand-blown glass are abstract or decorative by definition.  The tapestries and rugs can contain a recognizable picture, but most do not.

Fine leatherworking isn't a particular obsession of mine, but I've owned a few finely made, one-of-a-kind purses, some wallets, and a pair of boots.  They can be just as beautiful as any of the other stuff. :-)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Seriously.  I collect art.  I *like* beautiful, one-of-a-kind stuff.  I prefer quality craftsmanship. And I've been needing a new wallet; the old one is worn out.  Inexpensive is one thing; "El Cheapo" has a very different meaning at least in my ear.  If your wallet is good and reasonably priced, I'm interested.

What genre of art mostly tickles your fancy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_of_genres

I've never categorized what I collect in the categories of the French Academy before; I just pick things up at art shows, galleries, wherever I see and like something that I can afford.  (I'm not rich; I usually buy from young or middle-aged artists who sell their own work in their own galleries or at craft shows.)  Looking at what I have, though, much is what the Academy calls "history" (quite a bit of allegory and myth) or portraiture, although not traditional portraiture.  Some is in the other genres, but not as much.  Not everything I get is representational, though, so much of it doesn't fit into those categories.  For example, I also buy hand-blown glass and textiles, such as tapestries and rugs.  The patterns on hand-blown glass are abstract or decorative by definition.  The tapestries and rugs can contain a recognizable picture, but most do not.

Fine leatherworking isn't a particular obsession of mine, but I've owned a few finely made, one-of-a-kind purses, some wallets, and a pair of boots.  They can be just as beautiful as any of the other stuff. :-)

From the Allegory and Myth Collection, Zeus: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6027031124/in/photostream/lightbox/



I know as a fact he's tooled a hell of a lot allegory and myth related seats, but I don't have his entire collection on my computer, yet.

Can you believe what some people buy via the internet with Bitcoin?: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6026480513/in/photostream/lightbox/



All hand tooled leather work I show on this board is copyrighted and was tooled by my brother-in-law.

[ErgoOne]

Is your brother-in-law a biker by chance?  He'd do very well in Reno, Nevada (where I live) the next couple of weekends, at Hot August Nights (lots of bikers) and then at Renovation, the World Science Fiction and Fantasy convention.  I'm not a biker, but I am an SF fan, and that sort of work would sell.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Is your brother-in-law a biker by chance?  He'd do very well in Reno, Nevada (where I live) the next couple of weekends, at Hot August Nights (lots of bikers) and then at Renovation, the World Science Fiction and Fantasy convention.  I'm not a biker, but I am an SF fan, and that sort of work would sell.

He doesn't get out riding much ever since he married my sister and opened up his studio. He spends every waking hour in their mostly tooling leather seats and working on other art projects. I think I effed him up, though, with the wallet project and now this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=36017.msg444132#msg444132 although we'll farm out some of the work on that custom bike project. He's working on the first wallet as we speak (well, at least as I type). I asked to see it and said no, closing the door on my ass. You may think that some here on this board may be a pain but, what ever you do, don't piss off an artist. They're also in their own little world. The following image is an example of that fact.




http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6027675290/in/photostream/lightbox/ (Link to larger image to show more detail)

Bitcoin Theme, Custom Built Bike Project: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=36017.msg444132#msg444132

[ErgoOne]

He doesn't get out riding much ever since he married my sister and opened up his studio. He spends every waking hour in their mostly tooling leather seats and working on other art projects. I think I effed him up, though, with the wallet project and now this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=36017.msg444132#msg444132 although we'll farm out some of the work on that custom bike project. He's working on the first wallet as we speak (well, at least as I type). I asked to see it and said no, closing the door on my ass. You may think that some here on this board may be a pain but, what ever you do, don't piss off an artist. They're also in their own little world.

(snip)

Writers are exactly the same way.  And I are one of those. ;P

Let me know when the wallets are available, via PM or email.  (Email address is visible on my account; I'll change it if spammers get it.)

[-FaerO-]

I will definitely take one. Let me know when theyre ready

-FaerO-

[pekv2]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like



or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

He doesn't get out riding much ever since he married my sister and opened up his studio. He spends every waking hour in their mostly tooling leather seats and working on other art projects. I think I effed him up, though, with the wallet project and now this https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=36017.msg444132#msg444132 although we'll farm out some of the work on that custom bike project. He's working on the first wallet as we speak (well, at least as I type). I asked to see it and said no, closing the door on my ass. You may think that some here on this board may be a pain but, what ever you do, don't piss off an artist. They're also in their own little world.

(snip)

Writers are exactly the same way.  And I are one of those. ;P (never end a sentence with a P, or start a new one with P as the second...)

Let me know when the wallets are available, via PM .....  EDITedddddddddddddd

I'll PM you when the first one is ready and is being shown on this board. Consider using a throwawayemailaccount

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I will definitely take one. Let me know when theyre ready

-FaerO-

Thank you for your pre-order, FaerO. I will let you know.

If anybody else desires me to PM them when the prototype wallet is complete, please let me know via this thread or PM.


And don't be afraid to offer up your personal details or color schemes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6029133909/in/photostream/lightbox/





http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like (I moved the image provided by pekv2 below the fold)

or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

Thank you, pekv2. I'm going to use your design idea for the second wallet (see first post of this thread) therefore, if you don't want it, I'll keep it.

But I'll need you to answer a few questions first, in regards to the design element. You desire the boundaries the same as the image below. When you say boundaries, are you speaking of the border with the 3D shadow effect? Or that, and how the image is depicted in the field of the coin, for my brother-in-law can hand tool this exactly as you see it now? Is that the symbol B you prefer, opposed to (see image in the first post of this thread)? What about the shadows around the letter B? What about the cut-pie/color-wheel effect of the inner circle surrounding the letter B?

If anybody else wants to add their input for the design, please let me know via this thread or PM.

[pekv2]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like (I moved the image provided by pekv2 below the fold)

or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

Thank you, pekv2. I'm going to use your design idea for the second wallet (see first post of this thread) therefore, if you don't want it, I'll keep it.

But I'll need you to answer a few questions first, in regards to the design element. You desire the boundaries the same as the image below. When you say boundaries, are you speaking of the border with the 3D shadow effect? Or that, and how the image is depicted in the field of the coin, for my brother-in-law can hand tool this exactly as you see it now? Is that the symbol B you prefer, opposed to (see image in the first post of this thread)? What about the shadows around the letter B? What about the cut-pie/color-wheel effect of the inner circle surrounding the letter B?

If anybody else wants to add their input for the design, please let me know via this thread or PM.

I mean exactly like the border of the B in the image, I believe is the original Bitcoin symbol B. For the shadows I don't know, can that be done? But yea the Bitcoin symbol, as for the entire coin image with shadows etc, I think it would be wicked, if it could be done. I believe when I look at the current B on the wallet with a line through the left hand side bottom of the B, it looks bland, just imo.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like

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or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

I just noticed your line below the image ~ "or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above."

That's what I'll go with on the second wallet design. Now, anybody who would like flames shooting out of the letter B logo, let me know,

for my brother-in-law loves tooling fire. http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6029633680/in/photostream/lightbox/

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like (I moved the image provided by pekv2 below the fold)

or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

Thank you, pekv2. I'm going to use your design idea for the second wallet (see first post of this thread) therefore, if you don't want it, I'll keep it.

But I'll need you to answer a few questions first, in regards to the design element. You desire the boundaries the same as the image below. When you say boundaries, are you speaking of the border with the 3D shadow effect? Or that, and how the image is depicted in the field of the coin, for my brother-in-law can hand tool this exactly as you see it now? Is that the symbol B you prefer, opposed to (see image in the first post of this thread)? What about the shadows around the letter B? What about the cut-pie/color-wheel effect of the inner circle surrounding the letter B?

If anybody else wants to add their input for the design, please let me know via this thread or PM.

I mean exactly like the border of the B in the image, I believe is the original Bitcoin symbol B. For the shadows I don't know, can that be done? But yea the Bitcoin symbol, as for the entire coin image with shadows etc, I think it would be wicked, if it could be done. I believe when I look at the current B on the wallet with a line through the left hand side bottom of the B, it looks bland, just imo.

I think we were posting at the same time. Either way, I believed I've addressed the issue and can now read more about what's inside your head. I wish I was inside the heads of the two artists, Steven Tyler and my brother-in-law, on the day they discussed, for over an hour, the seat designs for Red Wing, now Dirico. Yes, he did tool the first two prototypes for that line.

[RodeoX]

What about teaming up with natman? He is the guy making the bitclip electronic wallet. You could make an awesome leather case for the device.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

What about teaming up with natman? He is the guy making the bitclip electronic wallet. You could make an awesome leather case for the device.

A case can be fashioned to hold any Bitcoin related device.

Here's a laptop or iPad case my brother-in-law recently tooled: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6029176533/in/photostream



http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/

[ErgoOne]

Would your brother be interested in doing a Bitcoin laptop or IPad case? :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Would your brother be interested in doing a Bitcoin laptop or IPad case? :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

My brother-in-law could fab one for you. Let me ask you this first: What art design (I'm just curious at this point, for I know darn well he'll be able to do it) do you have mind? If it's not risqué, would you post an image on this thread so that I can take a look at it?

[ErgoOne]

I hadn't really thought that out....  Maybe a bitcoin symbol on a coin-like object on the flap, smallish but recognisable, with a border around the case itself -- something leafy and organic?  (Maybe a grape vine with grapes?)  I'd have to play with sketches for a bit.  Or you could run it past your brother and see if he has ideas. :-)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I hadn't really thought that out....  Maybe a bitcoin symbol on a coin-like object on the flap, smallish but recognisable, with a border around the case itself -- something leafy and organic?  (Maybe a grape vine with grapes?)  I'd have to play with sketches for a bit.  Or you could run it past your brother and see if he has ideas. :-)

Trust me when I say that he'll put flames all over the wallet if given free reign. He's been called the Salvador Dali of leather. He could have flames shooting out of grapes and you'll still want to grab one and eat it. He can easily combine the Molly Hatchet and Meatloaf LP covers into one piece of artwork--leather or otherwise. If you can draw a picture using only words where he can capture it in his mind's eye, he'll be able to recreate it as art.

But if you truly want something sweet and leafy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6026480513/in/photostream/lightbox/

[ErgoOne]

I hadn't really thought that out....  Maybe a bitcoin symbol on a coin-like object on the flap, smallish but recognisable, with a border around the case itself -- something leafy and organic?  (Maybe a grape vine with grapes?)  I'd have to play with sketches for a bit.  Or you could run it past your brother and see if he has ideas. :-)

Trust me when I say that he'll put flames all over the wallet if given free reign. He's been called the Salvador Dali of leather. He could have flames shooting out of grapes and you'll still want to grab one and eat it. He can easily combine the Molly Hatchet and Meatloaf LP covers into one piece of artwork--leather or otherwise. If you can draw a picture using only words where he can capture it in his mind's eye, he'll be able to recreate it as art.

But if you truly want something sweet and leafy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6026480513/in/photostream/lightbox/

ROFL!  Good point.  It doesn't have to be sweet, but I'm not a cyberpunk type either.  Let me think about the design a bit, and I'll upload a sketch.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I might consider it if the image "B" boundaries were actually like (I moved the image provided by pekv2 below the fold)

or if the leather was branded exactly like the entire coin above.

Thank you, pekv2. I'm going to use your design idea for the second wallet (see first post of this thread) therefore, if you don't want it, I'll keep it.

But I'll need you to answer a few questions first, in regards to the design element. You desire the boundaries the same as the image below. When you say boundaries, are you speaking of the border with the 3D shadow effect? Or that, and how the image is depicted in the field of the coin, for my brother-in-law can hand tool this exactly as you see it now? Is that the symbol B you prefer, opposed to (see image in the first post of this thread)? What about the shadows around the letter B? What about the cut-pie/color-wheel effect of the inner circle surrounding the letter B?

If anybody else wants to add their input for the design, please let me know via this thread or PM.

I mean exactly like the border of the B in the image, I believe is the original Bitcoin symbol B. For the shadows I don't know, can that be done? But yea the Bitcoin symbol, as for the entire coin image with shadows etc, I think it would be wicked, if it could be done. I believe when I look at the current B on the wallet with a line through the left hand side bottom of the B, it looks bland, just imo.

This wallet is being tooled while I speak type. As mention at the onset of this thread, the first wallet will be a basic model, and for all intent and purposes, it's already sold with only slight design modification. The second wallet was going to incorporate my design elements gleaned from feedback on this board. Your idea of the other B is one of those elements. The third wallet will consist of giving the artist free reign with the design, thereby allowing him to showcase his artistic abilities to the fullest. The next wallet, after these three, could easily incorporate as many features you have gracefully suggested. It won't be available until next week though. I apologize for that. Of course, I'm not thinking that you have formally order this wallet, because you haven't. I will make sure, though, that you will have the first option to purchase it. I hope that's fair enough.

Expect to see the first images of these hand tooled leather wallets, bearing the Bitcoin thems, either tomorrow or no later than Friday.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Quick question, folks, from my brother-in-law, Martin. Does this image of Bitcoin have a trademark?

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Same here. I'd be more interested in one without the button strap on it, and black if possible.

I've been talking about upgrading my Velcro red dragon wallet that I picked up when I was 16. It's turned blue from the dye in my jeans lol.

If Martin could do this, then rest assure he could tool a Bitcoin Breathing Red Dagon for you: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6031236956/in/photostream

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I went to Martin's studio to see how the wallets are coming along, and he wasn't there. So I glanced at the progress to date (my first glance, for he's keeping the project under wraps even though it's our project and my idea--these artist!), and saw what design he's tooling for the third wallet. I don't want to let the dog out of the house, or whatever that idiom is, but if there are any Irish folks on this board, you're simply goin' to love this tooled design. I now truly feel there's something special at the end of the rainbow for Bitcoin.

With that said, here's another example from M.B.'s collection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6032136286/in/photostream





http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Update on the first 3 prototype Hand Tooled Leather Wallets:

The hand tooling is complete. Most the dyes have been applied, waiting to dry. Once dried, the stitching and lacing will be the final step.

The next Bitcoin theme product will be a hand tooled leather purse or laptop case: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6034047396/in/photostream





http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/

If you think this is rad, you should see the half sized, hand tooled leather rhino Martin was commissioned to build. He's been working on it for the past month--between projects. He's been sworn to secrecy, and won't even let me in on who, or what, it's for.

[newminerr]

I would definitely buy one of those!

Quick question, folks, from my brother-in-law, Martin. Does this image of Bitcoin have a trademark?

That's andrew's work http://carbonism.deviantart.com/
I am sure he can let you use it if you send him some bitcoinies

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I would definitely buy one of those! (bold mine)

Quick question, folks, from my brother-in-law, Martin. Does this image of Bitcoin have a trademark?

(large image edited out)

That's andrew's work http://carbonism.deviantart.com/
I am sure he can let you use it if you send him some bitcoinies (bold mine)

Thank you, newminerr, for a wallet request and letting me know about Andrew at http://carbonism.deviantart.com/. I used his Bitcoin art image only as an inspiration for one of the wallet designs. I'm sure he won't have a problem with that in regards to it being using it in that fashion. But, if I were to use that exact image in print or on a website, then yes, I would have made sure I had permission to do such. Please pass this post along to Andrew, if you don't mind.

I think the wallets are going to be ready later today. I will keep you all informed.

Until then, here's another image I just uploaded to Flickr--A hand tooled leather seat by Martin, mounted on a Dickhead creation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6035426919/in/photostream





http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Update: As Promised.

Martin is lacing the wallets as I speak type. He won't unveil them to me until all three are complete. Artist can act weird sometimes. Why can't they be normal like all of us?

Allow me to share something ironic with you: I'm typing this while covered in decade old pigeon and raccoon shi poop, sawdust, hay, and some kind of black soot, so that I can provide you this update about leather wallets, of which the leather may have came from the cow whose great-great-great-great...-grandparents could have lived in the barn I'm now in the process of deconstructing, hence being dirty. Yes, I washed my hands before typing that long ass sentence. I don't want you all to think I'm a pig.

On second thought, here's a picture of me taken 22 years ago in Nashville (That's some Pig!: ~Charlotte's Web): http://www.flickr.com/photos/66151463@N04/6036675197/




Same guy as in this YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4OzXjOKi9Q

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Update:

The wallets are finish.

I'm ready to take and upload pictures so that I'll be able to post them here.

Come back in about a half hour.

[-FaerO-]

Update:

The wallets are finish.

I'm ready to take and upload pictures so that I'll be able to post them here.

Come back in about a half hour.

How much are they? I want one now

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Update:

The wallets are finish.

I'm ready to take and upload pictures so that I'll be able to post them here.

Come back in about a half hour.

How much are they? I want one now

Thank you kindly for your interest, FaerO. I apologize for the delay in uploading the images and addressing your question on pricing in this post.

I'm cropping the photos now. Then I'm uploading to Flickr before finally posting the images, specs and pricing of the wallets on this board.

Please stay tuned.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I was hoping to have this up last night, but it was getting late and I was so darn tired. Everything is set, and I'm now ready to post the images, specs, pricing, etc. I'll be posting all this relative information in a new thread. Look for it in a few minutes. Thank you kindly for all your feefback on this thread. I hope the first hand tooled leather wallets live up to your standards.

The location of the new thread is https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=37094.0.

[naypalm]

Damn it! Where was I when this came to be.