First Leather Holster

[colsan3333]

I made this IWB holster for my 1911, out of 9-10oz Veg Tan leather, with a Feibings cordovan die, and Crossbreed IWB clips. The finish is alot darker then i thought it was going to be, so I put some die reducer, and a lighter brown die on order. The next holster will have a much smoother surface.

[particle]

Looks a lot better than my first attempt! Nice job! How did you apply the dye?

Nice gun you have there!

[1911 Operator]

I know what you mean about the Dark Browns...I did the same with my early holsters. I use far more Tans' than Browns' now when I dye. Even the light Browns, if you apply too much will go dark on you in a hurry if you aren't careful. Suggestion...go to "particale" 's site and watch his video on his holster making. He is good with the air brush, since watching it I have an air brush and have been experimenting and practicing. I'm not very good yet, but I find that it is easier to apply just the right amount of dye to get the desired effect this way than using wool daubers, or dunking.

Good luck.

[colsan3333]

I ended up using a wool dauber. And I found the right mixture with the right amount of reducer to get the results i was looking for.