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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 12/10/2026

Alright, back at it! Because of the whirlwind prior to travel, I've been neglecting keeping my shop in good organization. Spent a lot of time today doing that and cleaning things up so that I can focus on the new projects coming! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 28/09/2026

Went a bit radio silent at the end of last week as I was focusing on finishing up the collar and muzzle projects before travel! Snagged a shot of the collar in the sun and it really shows it off! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 22/09/2026

Progress from the last two days! Refurb/polish on a fun collar, and then continued working on the new handle collar! Got it all stitched and working on properly fitting the buckle clamshell. Should be nearing completion tomorrow! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 18/09/2026

Immediately pivoting into the other re-do project, the handle collar! Hammered out a ton of progress on this today. Got the liner fully finished and got the top strap cut, beveled, oiled, sanded and dyed! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 18/09/2026

This thing put up quite the fight at the finish line; 6 hours of final detail work like grommets, accents and fitment later (along with many re-do's) and it's completed! Need to order one piece of hardware for it (only had nickel on hand) and then do photos! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 16/09/2026

Finished with this muzzle! It's an absolute beast, and the most complex project I've ever done! There was -so- much to learn with this, from the design to the form to all the small details. There were many new challenges, and I look forward to more like it! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 16/09/2026

Got everything re-burnished and finished, and the edges coated in Resolene acrylic sealer! I left the muzzle without a sealer as this leather didn't like it and looks much better without. This photo representst about 7 hours of burnishing and finishing! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 14/09/2026

Lots of progress today! Got the new straps stitched, punched, and detailed. Fitted everything up and got some of the sizing placements for the vertical strap done. Need to finish up doing all the buckle holes on that strap and then it's time for detailed finishing!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 11/09/2026

Daily project update! Liners being finished up, trimming the excess wrap material and getting everything flat and even. Then worked on putting the finish and final burnish on the collar handle!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 10/09/2026

Daily progress! Tested out some new custom made brass friction washers for the harness, and got 3 rounds of burnishing done on the collar handle! Then finished up the cored liners for the muzzle's replacement straps. #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 08/09/2026

Back to customer projects today! Continuing the re-do on the muzzle straps and while the dye is drying, I turned my attention to this collar handle. So much sanding! Got the handle all put together and biased (tension between the layers so it's stiff) and rounded off, then dyed!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 04/09/2026

Continued working on some of the details for the harness today! #furry #leatherwork

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 03/09/2026

Daily progress! Finished up the details on the buckle holes for a collar, experimented with recessing the hardware on the plate for the chest harness and continued work on measuring/shaping the collar handle! #furry #commsopen

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 02/09/2026

Got the rest of the buckle holes punched! Working on making a bit of darker patina across the holes, to give a jump-start on the 'well used' effect! It will lighten up as the dye dries, and should blend nicely!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 01/09/2026

Some shots of the stitching! The channels ended up good, but I would cut them shallower if used on a customer's project. This was a great experiment and makes for a good prototype!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 01/09/2026

Working on posting WIPs more! Progress from today! Got the handle for the collar started, going for a 1.25" width instead of 1" to better match the size and stature of the customer. Then also experimented with how the straps need to work on the harness, plus a shot of the buckle and placement!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 05/04/2026

One more day with @vellumartwork.bsky.social in the #LVFC2026 #DealersDen, table K18! I still have a few tags, connectors and rope lengths remaining; come snag them and say hello!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 04/04/2026

Myself and @vellumartwork.bsky.social are open for business again in the adult #DealersDen at #LVFC2026, table K18! Come say hello!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 03/04/2026

All set up in the #LVFC2026 #DealersDen! @vellumartwork.bsky.social and I are at table K18 in the adult dealer's den; one of the first tables as you walk in! Come say hi, ask questions, check out the displays and maybe go home with some gear!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 21/01/2026

Recently finished this beautiful brass-and-brown swivel handle collar, with a cream pigskin cored liner. A classic combination that only continues to get better with age! Features every bell and whistle; double custom strap keepers, a shaped handle, and contrasting stitching throughout!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 20/11/2025

Posting something in-progress here for the first time because I'm so excited about it! A bit halter for @blou.dog's Cariblou, using his antlers and nose-ring piercing as anchors for an actual 5" mouth/6.5" cheek snaffle bit! It's just a rough-in design for now, but I'm excited!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 30/07/2025

These (and one other variant not pictured) are all still available and looking for good homes! #furry #furryfandom #leather #leatherworking #customleather #kink #kinkgear #bondage #bondagegear #commsopen

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 29/07/2025

Some pre-made, full veg-tan bondage connectors! Custom cut, dyed and stitched, and made to last years through the roughest use. To find out how to take one of these sets home today or commission your own, follow my bio!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 25/07/2025

A finished 4-piece cuff set for @dextershepherd.bsky.social! Features full veg-tan, fursuit-safe construction. Every piece of leather was cut, dyed and finished by hand. Heavy-duty nylon stitching, steel and nickel hardware, and a cored veg-tan natural pigskin liner!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 23/06/2025

Finished heavy-duty cuff set! Full veg-tan construction with a cowhide-cored liner wrapped in natural pigskin, royal blue dyed cowhide exterior and strap, steel and nickel-plated hardware with a locking buckle, held together by plenty of hardware and heavy nylon stitching throughout!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 10/06/2025

4 years later, I've finally made my own collar! It uses all the fursuit-safe methods I've developed until now. Each piece of leather was cut, dyed and burnished by hand, and every piece of brass hardware was polished to a mirror finish, one by one. Find more in my bio links!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 28/05/2025

A beautiful alligator leather belt that I finished recently! This was my first time working with alligator, and it was an amazing learning experience. The back of the belt is lined in black deer-tan cowhide for extra comfort and strength, while still being soft and flexible!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 20/04/2025

Last day of dealers den at #LVFC! All the remaining tags are discounted by 20%, come by and ask about a custom commission if none of the items up for sale quite hit your fancy! @vellumartwork.bsky.social still has some shirts, stickers and -maybe- has some room left for at-con sketches! #LVFC2025

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 19/04/2025

Opened up for business in the #LVFC dealers den again today with Wolfen Creations! Table #48, come by and chat! I still have a few tags available and @vellumartwork.bsky.social still has shirts, stickers, originals and possibly a sketch commission slot or two!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 18/04/2025

The final setup with @vellumartwork.bsky.social ! Looking forward to seeing how the first day of vending goes! You can find us at table #48 in the dealer's den, just beyond the curtain! #LVFC

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 18/04/2025

All set up in the Dealer's Den of LVFC with @vellumartwork.bsky.social - Come find us at table #48 tomorrow through the rest of the convention. Ask me questions, see my work and maybe walk away with a one-of-a-kind leather tag! Vellum will be selling originals, shirts, stickers and more!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 11/02/2025

A full turntable presentation of the recent collar for @sikuwolf.bsky.social!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 11/02/2025

A beautiful brown-and-brass collar for @sikuwolf.bsky.social! Hand cut and dyed veg-tan leather straps with a natural veg-tan wrapped liner, and natural stitching throughout. Paired with full solid brass hardware and a unique design!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 20/12/2024

A closer look at Blou's full muzzle! It started life as raw, undyed saddle skirting hide, each piece was cut to fit the head's shape perfectly. Every section dyed and lined entirely with fursuit-safe leather, stitched together by hand and adorned with all solid brass hardware!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 19/12/2024

Finished this beautiful blue and cream magnetic-clasp bracelet! It has multiple magnets embedded inside the leather core at each end that provides three different sizes to choose from. Made fully from veg-tan cow and pig leathers, with natural off-white colored nylon thread!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 06/12/2024

A very classic custom belt made for @sheath.dog, with a spin! Solid brass, dark brown leather with black antique, and natural white stitching. It has a fun personal 'reminder' on the backside of the strap that they will enjoy every time they put it on!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 08/02/2024

Stealthy bondage belt concept! Usable in 'dress' or 'dungeon' mode with plenty of adjustability and strength, it'll never leave its owner unprepared! This was a very fun concept to design, I'll probably be making my own someday. Check out my Telegram channel for WIPs! t.me/bloudoghardw...

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 26/10/2023

Finished NFC fursuit collar and tag combo for @kagewolfdeer.bsky.social! This is a great example of the paint inlay option; it's a tedious process but it comes out so great! Designed and built to match perfectly with the collar. See more at t.me/bloudoghardw... and www.bloudoghardwear.com

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 12/09/2023

These tags are also ready for custom stamping and purchase! Send an email to Blou@BloudogHardwear.com to claim one of these premade options, or even commission your own. These are $65 each, includes shipping and custom letter stamping, and they feature an NFC 216 chip in each! #fursale #commsopen

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 12/09/2023

A simple yet beautiful collar! See more like this on my Telegram channel, check out my website for in-stock premade sales, and reach out to my email for custom commission opportunities! #fursale #commsopen

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 08/09/2023

Finished up one of these keychain/collar/luggage tags before the weekend so I can show it off! These are $65 shipped, and include custom letter stamping! All four shown in my prior post about these are still available. Email me at Blou@BloudogHardwear.com to claim or commission your own! #fursale

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 03/09/2023

Here's another from the vault! A latigo leather fursuit halter with solid brass hardware. It has an elastic cinch strap under the chin along with a versatile brass chain for clipping and yanking! I had a very fun time getting SunDownShep on X to model it for me! #fursale #fursuit #nsfw

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 01/09/2023

This collar is nearing completion! Just have the strap loop and final finish now.

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 31/08/2023

Here's an opportunity! These are luggage/collar tags, and carry an NFC 216 tag in each. I'm offering them for $65, and includes both shipping plus custom letter stamping! More info on the design and construction can be found on my Telegram channel. If interested, email Blou@BloudogHardwear.com

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 31/08/2023

Another smaller project, but took a lot of finesse--A custom watchband!

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 31/08/2023

A really unique collar, using some rare Cobra buckles I had to special order from Poland! It uses a seatbelt-extension-style removable section to fit the commissioner's neck size both in and out of fursuit, plus custom lettering using a new brass stamping typeset I purchased for this project.

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 31/08/2023

And now we're getting into the more recent designs! A handle collar that features a swiveling handle for easier use. The swivel hardware alone is about $100, made from machined racing strut tower bolts and stainless steel, industrial screw posts! It won't ever break on you.

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Bloudog Hardwear @bloudoghardwear.com · 31/08/2023

Then just wanting to show that I can do things other than gear! Here's a simple belt that'll last a lifetime.

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