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How I Make an Alligator Briefcase by Hand: A Photo-Essay

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Hi everyone! I'm a new affiliate, and I just recently posted an album on Reddit today that exploded, so it made sense to post it here too.
Here is the link. It documents with photos and explanations the main steps of how I make an alligator briefcase from start to finish.
If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to ask! I hope sharing these photos will help give members an appreciation for the craft and hopefully give me a chance to share what really is my passion, work, and hobby.
 
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A few people on mobile have asked for a few finished pictures to save scrolling through the album to the bottom. Here are a few:

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ThinkDerm said:
Welcome to the forum. Where are you located?
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Thanks! I've been lurking too long so I decided to become an affiliate and give something back to the community!
I'm located in BC, Canada.
 

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