Making leather mugs. Jack mugs a sturdy historic drinking vessel.

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 https://bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com...

If you would like to buy just the pattern, it is available at https://bransonsgeneralstore.etsy.com.... 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. https://amzn.to/3uITOEF (Amazon affiliate link)

I am always working on building something and try to average a YouTube video once a week. Most often leather work, but I have also posted videos on black smithing, knife making, casting, and even how I make soap. Be sure to Subscribe if you are interested in any of these topics, or just making things in general.

This is the Envirotex Resin I have used in the past which worked better for a coating:
https://amzn.to/414dzCO

Pine Rosin for the more traditional lining: https://amzn.to/46GpEiv

Useful leather work tools and supplies (Amazon affiliate links)
Perma-lok needle for braiding and lacing: https://amzn.to/3q2Lfgi
I also use a lacing fid: https://amzn.to/39fK9XU
The tool I use to cut lace: https://amzn.to/35sWQxc
Hand stitching needles I use: https://amzn.to/39ivStf
A nice set of pricking irons for punching stitching holes: https://amzn.to/35snEhj
Edge beveler: https://amzn.to/3bliXtr
Gum tragacanth to burnish edges: https://amzn.to/39a62ri
Round knife I used before I made my own: https://amzn.to/39iw7o9
Wing divider: https://amzn.to/3nt77jd
Rawhide mallet: https://amzn.to/2MSCkjr
Strap cutter: https://amzn.to/3q6aluU
Barge contact cement: https://amzn.to/35Hylgb
A more respiratory friendly glue: https://amzn.to/3bpsJuv
Basting tape: https://amzn.to/39kVFRw


Books and patterns I use (Amazon Affiliate links)
How to make holsters by Al Stohlman https://amzn.to/3putSFr
Holster and gunbelt patterns https://amzn.to/3ovqj0m
Pancake holster pattern by Slickbald https://amzn.to/3ouWA7B
Leather braiding by Bruce Grant https://amzn.to/3oxGU4l


Forge parts and knife making supplies (Amazon affiliate links):


Respirator: https://amzn.to/39lEgbL
Cartridges for respirator: https://amzn.to/2MOBnZk
High pressure regulator I use: https://amzn.to/38sc3jZ
Pol adapter (connects regulator to propane tank: https://amzn.to/2MJFUfn
Cut off wheels for angle grinder: https://amzn.to/35lCQwD
Flap disc Grinding wheels: https://amzn.to/39fLspM
Epoxy I have been using: https://amzn.to/3nx2t3L
Surface conditioning belts: https://amzn.to/3nuWH2C
Hand sanding paper rolls: https://amzn.to/3nqql93
2”x72” ceramic grinding belts: https://amzn.to/2XqAyIa
3M trizact belts: https://amzn.to/3ovIVOy
Drill bits for tougher steels: https://amzn.to/3bs9H6G
Way too much Ceramic fibre insulation to build forges: https://amzn.to/3nsyhqA
Rigidizer for ceramic fibre insulation: https://amzn.to/3nvv61p
Hardness testing files: https://amzn.to/3bpttzN




Amazon affiliate links for video gear


A useful tripod: https://amzn.to/3r0OJAX