Heather Gray Handmade Leather Clutch

Introducing heather gray leather clutch. I still have to add a wooden zipper pull, and of course finishing the strap. But a good start to a line of well crafted handbags. I still have ways to go to achieve the brandname quality I would like to produce, but "Baby steps," eventually it will get there. 

Xo.OPhilya.

The Process Of Wood Turning

Many see the products that we create, but do not get the opportunity to see the process of creation, which in my personal opinion is the highlight of the creative arts. This machine is a Miniature wood lathe. Real simple concept, all you have to do is take the piece of wood which you desire to transform, and wedge it tightly between this gapped area. As you power up the machine the block of would begin to spin at 1200rpm. You of course may adjust the speed but in order to create the fine edges and detailed pieces, the faster you go the easier it is to work with. By taking the hand tools and working away at the surface of the block, soon the piece will begin to take shape and from their you may create what ever your heart desires. Now even though this concept of lathing wood sounds relatively simple, it also requires great skill and patients in order to achieve your desired thickness and design. This tool has become a blessing to the team of machinery in our shop, and Mike is slowly working up towards mastering the trade of wood lathing. You will begin to see new products with intricate details of our handmade treasures made from exotic wood, so stay tune...


  Xo.OPhilya.

Handmade Recycled Wood Display

Digging through scraps of wood, Mike and I found the need to give purpose to these unwanted pieces. As a small craft show approached this became the perfect opportunity to create a display using the small scraps of wood, remences of fabric, and  a unique and creative thought process to put together a completely handmade recycled wood display with handcrafted fabric signs.

    Xo.OPhilya.

Getting creative with color

Adding Color to Mix

 This is where vegetable tan leather comes into play. With its off white shade you may easily apply a desired leather dye or in this case an acrylic paint mixture which allowed for the vibrant blue and red. These products will be small leather hip pouches which will be attached to a leather belt. Sure you may call them glorified fanny packs, but they shall serve a higher purpose. 

Originally I began making this product for my sister and I so that during craft fairs we may at all time carry with us our cell phones for check out, business cards, pen/pencil, and our I.D's. So together we designed this small leather pouch. Four different colors, one for me, one for my sister, and two more for whom ever finds a charming appeal to these small hip pouches.

                Xo.OPhilya.