Vapouround magazine Issue 03 | Page 208

FYI Pimp MyMod This time, it’s personal Your mod is not just something you can pick up and vape. Sure, you can enjoy your latest batch of e-liquid whilst reading this cool, vaping magazine, but it’s more than just a means to an end of satisfying that nicotine fix. Your mod – it’s personal. It’s seen you through the highs and lows. It’s the closest thing to you (sorry Mom). So it’s only fitting that you treat your mod with the respect it deserves... and get it a stylish, custom wrap. There are a gazillion skins and wraps out there, so you’ll certainly be spoilt for choice. One of the most popular looks is a leather vaping sleeve. Skins or sleeves provide protection and allow you 206 ISSUE 03 VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE to put your own stamp on your mod. With a leather sleeve, the longevity increases due to the durability of vegetable tanned leather, that is originally dyed using tannins and other ingredients including tree bark. It is supple and a gorgeous reddish brown in colour, with the exact shade depending on the mix of chemicals and the colour of the skin. It is the only form of leather suitable for use in leather carving or stamping, making it the perfect material to protect your precious mod. The Western Sheridan Custom Leather Vape Sleeve (see next page) is a traditionally tooled, beautiful leather sleeve for your personal vaporiser. Handmade with trendy and resilient waxed nylon thread, this stunning piece has a