Blackball 2

I used half a ping pong ball as a mould, some black crayons as dye and candle wax as the main source. First attempt failed as the wax was too hot and distorted the mounds. All very low tech - a tin can on the hob. Once I let it cool it worked fine. 

It is a display only item.

Napoleonic British Stock

This was a pretty simple job, the trimming to size was a bit nerve wracking, one slip... The clasps were purchased from McFarthingbowls in Belgium. 

Things for sale

These are some things I make and are for sale.

Small drawstring bag £2

Pouch (my own design, inspired by a knapsack) £20

Housewife (empty) £6

Rifle bag £15

Mess tin cover £25

Hardwood Button stick £5

1815 pattern knapsack £180

Greatcoat sling £tbc

First attempt at making Blackball

It wasn't too successful but it was a first attempt.

Greatcoat Sling

I've been reading about these for sometime, it's simple construction made me think why didn't I make one sooner... I ordered two 60" lengths of leather online, used three buckles and set to work. I used the Bristol Volunteers pattern that is on the 2/95th forum. 

Napoleonic Suspenders (braces)

These were made from some webbing found in the local material shop, I paid £3 for two meters, I got some leather from Mr Jones, for the adjusters, and used some leather scraps for the tabs

A pretty simple construction with handsewn tabs. All in all it took an hour and twenty minutes and cost around £4.

Gun License Pouch

I finished this today, it is inspired by the recent construction of an 1815 Napoleonic knapsack. I used a double thickness of calico and machine stitched it together pretty quickly. It was waterproofed by being painted with s Matt paint in the usually manner. I've only placed it under a running tap so far, so I don't know how it would fare in a downpour!

It's a simple construction which serves as an alternative to modern one.

I finished it off with a reversed wooden button , with a handstiched button hole.

There's are available to order.

I'm really pleased how it's turned out and it's my original idea.... 

Copyright Huw Davies 2015