TroyS Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Just wanted to drop in and show ya my next seat... So it begins.... Thank ya, Thank Ya Very Much.... Put it together in about 4 hours.... is that good or bad?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Hot! A real hunk , a-hunk, a burning leather! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattmatt Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Dude did you sew Elvis's mouth shut. Art or pun? Very cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Were are the blue suede shoes??? That looks really good Troy!! Did you do the art yourself? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks for the compliments! Yes, his mouth is sewn together! No more Peanut Butter & Nanner Sammiches on my watch! I found the skull picture on the net, modified it a bit, then added the shredded edges. I plan on dying the entire seat with Brown Gel Antique, then dying his hair and eyebrows black, then darkening the smooth part of the seat darker brown and finally airbrush the rim and edge of the seat black..... I put Blockout on the skull so it will be considerably lighter than the rest which should really add a cool effect! We'll see this afternoon... Just for the record, it didn't start off to be Elvis, It just looks like it... I was really thinking more like James Dean, but when I added the shredded edges, they kinda formed that deep plunging "V" neckline that he was known for.... Hope the customer likes it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD Report post Posted October 21, 2008 I'm really diggin how you did the shredded edges. The way they resemble the cape he wore as well as add a decorative border to the skull, almost like a scrollwork type of deal. Very cool. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWakinUp Report post Posted October 21, 2008 that's awesome. The mouth being sewn shut is a hoot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jammon Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Very cool! Really like the style of the skull and the originality of the overall design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 21, 2008 Ok, as planned, I antiqued the seat today and am at present, stitching the edges but wanted to give ya a sneak preview... I added Blockout to the skull last night before bed (3 coats) and let it dry over night. I started this morning by antiquing the entire piece with Range Tan Gel Antique. Then once dry from the antique, added the Coal Black Dye to the Hair & Eyebrows, then buffed it by hand with an old terry cloth hand-towel. I'm using Black Lace to lace the edges... should be ready for final mount tomorrow morning... Whatcha think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Heheh! Left the building, you say? Looks to me like he left the planet! Cute idea... do you think that'll put an end to all the rumors of sightings? ...naaaaahhhh. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mendedbowl Report post Posted October 22, 2008 LOL!!! that is so cool!!! i love it very unique and interesting idea Troy. Kate...i was just about to contact the nation enquirer to report another elvis sighting... oh well... ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted October 22, 2008 That's gonna light up some chopper rider's butt!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted October 22, 2008 Elvis smoked? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted October 22, 2008 I love this. Great work. I love the colors too. My favorite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Thank you ALL! hahaha All this talk about Elvis! It was actually supposed to represent James Dean, but once I added the shredded edges, it looked like a collar then all I could think of was Elvis! HAHAHHA Perception.... It's not what I think, it's what you think I think you think! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted October 23, 2008 Heey this one is absolutley cool Love that clean and neat design and theese collar type thingies around it. Very cool Troy! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted October 23, 2008 According to the Men In Black Elvis did leave the planet to go home. Nicely done. I have to try and make a seat now. I have never done a seat before and was really wanting to try it. What weight leather did you use on this one? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 23, 2008 5-6 oz leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted October 24, 2008 5-6 oz leather Thanks Troy, I think I'm gonna just jump in with both feet and try to do this. I got the seat pan made for free so what have I got to lose? Just time and a little leather. But I need the practice anyways. Now I just need to come up with some kind of pattern. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 24, 2008 Well, here goes.... the seat is done and turned out pretty good I think but I'd value your opinions and critiques... I'll get more pics tomorrow with it mounted on the bike.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
