Thankyou gents. Trouble is they where supposed to keep me busy over the weekend. I am now having to do the real jobs around the house. Currently repairing a wall and I am no brickie.
You did a good job of dyeing the leather mate. Now if I could only convince you that cutting out leather and putting holes in it is not that hard, you may be able to dress the rest of the bucket in something more suitable. :-)