HIP"O Gear - Custom Leather and More

06/20/2022

It's been three and a half years since I have created with leather. New career and other events have kept me sidelined. But soon I will be back!! Looking at a slight pivot toward fe**sh and B**M gear. So stay tuned ;)

01/26/2019

First dog collar by me. I'd

01/21/2019

Returning from an extended break while transitioning into a new career. I was asked to make a dog collar for a pit bull, so look for that soon :)

03/01/2018

Traveled up to University of Rochester today to set up this cart. Some of my leather items on sale there at Wilson Commons during March and April.

02/11/2018

Going to set up in the Art Cart at U of R next month. I made these bracelets and cuff to add to my selection of items to sell there.

02/11/2018

Need some opinions. Turning to the idea of upcycled decorating. This is just a photoshopped mock up. Do you think people would buy a hand tooled leather wrapped antique yoke like this to hang on their wall?

01/01/2018

It's Almost Here ...

Hippo Gnu Year! Wishing everyone everywhere peace, health, joy, and love.

12/27/2017

This was a Christmas order I made back in November. I really enjoyed the challenge of this one. Hope you like it too.

12/25/2017

Enjoy the Season Everyone :)

Today's forecast: Flurries of hippos and holly, heavy at times.

12/17/2017

Love This

12/01/2017

I built a really nice throne cover for a customer as a Christmas present this year. But I can't share it here until after the Holiday. I can't wait for you all to see it though. I have been making a few gun stock covers this season too. Ho Ho Ho. Happy Holidays everyone :)