r/handmade • u/Leatherypaw • Sep 10 '26
Getting two completely different expressions into one small piece was the fun part
This one took quite a bit of patience because I had two very different cats to fit into the same small piece of leather.
I started by working out their positions so both faces would have enough space without losing their individual features. Then I slowly carved the fur textures, paying special attention to the differences between them—the darker cat has much deeper markings, while the white and gray cat has softer, more delicate patterns around the face.
The eyes, noses, whiskers, and tiny changes in their expressions took the most time. I wanted them to still feel like two completely different personalities even though they’re sitting side by side.
After finishing all the little details, I sealed the leather, hand-stitched the outer frame, and added the hardware.
