As others have said, that is a truly excellent bit of work. I love the colour and detail of the leather.

I've been thinking of trying to make a leather bracer that holds an MP3 player.....but sadly un-employment doesn't pay much.
I too have similar plans, only mine will be a more complete aural setup (and even taking care of my mobile (cell phone) which does not lend it's self to steampunking easily). I also have problems - only in my case it's lack of a source of suitable leather (at least cheaply that is)....

Though I do have a pair of army boots I don't wear anymore......
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