Twisted 66 Report post Posted January 14, 2015 I decided to take a crack at recovering and refoaming my seat. I added a few pics to give an idea of the steps and stuff and the progress..still working on it ..getting frustrating but I'm getting there lol doing the sides in alligator...with a double loop stitch kangaroo lacing. will post progress as I go....any comments are always welcome . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobW Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I love the way the design, tooling and coloring turned out, it looks great! I can't wait to see it finished. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tyecop15 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Please share what you used to get the vibrant orange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted 66 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 I used tandy dyes..started with a base of fiebings tan, then eco-flo range tan and added some fiebings mahogany for shading and contrast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ta2ooz Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Man this forum needs a like button, that looks great. I really like the depth you got out of it with all the different colours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tramps Leatherworking Report post Posted January 16, 2015 Great job, I love reapers and skull themes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pkay Report post Posted January 17, 2015 how are you finishing this to the seat base, love the carving. Are you using the 'double loop kangaroo lacing' for decoration or strength ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted 66 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 I was planning on stitching the sides onto alligator embossed leather with the double loop kangaroo for strength and then wrapping it under the pan and stapling it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MMLeathercraft Report post Posted February 6, 2015 I'm planning on recovering a 2up mustang seat i found in a dumpster. I want to redo the foam because it absorbed some of the wonderful aromas of its resting place. Did you use a kit with precut foam, or buy the sheets and mold them yourself? I'm thinking about using memory foam over polymer gel, but it's all just research at this point. I'm planning on recovering a 2up mustang seat i found in a dumpster. I want to redo the foam because it absorbed some of the wonderful aromas of its resting place. Did you use a kit with precut foam, or buy the sheets and mold them yourself? I'm thinking about using memory foam over polymer gel, but it's all just research at this point. I'm planning on recovering a 2up mustang seat i found in a dumpster. I want to redo the foam because it absorbed some of the wonderful aromas of its resting place. Did you use a kit with precut foam, or buy the sheets and mold them yourself? I'm thinking about using memory foam over polymer gel, but it's all just research at this point. Whoops. .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jshill Report post Posted February 7, 2015 Love the tooling and dye job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted 66 Report post Posted February 13, 2015 so update on the seat deal..MMleathercraft..all my foam I bought was from sunmatecushions.com ..if you email them they'll send you a sample pack of the foams and the density so you can actually see and feel them before you buy them..i have a couple layers of firm and then topped it with pudgee..it's like memory foam gel..awesome stuff! Great customer service and people to deal with! Also the plan to stitch the top to alligator embossed has gone to hell in a hand bag so to speak..seems the alligator embossed leather is to stiff and awkward to bend..so now I'm stuck with a top and nothing for the sides..anyone? I was thinking about stitching the top to a piece of black dyed leather..preferably something softer than regular veg tan...more like a vinyl flexibiliy ( but has to be leather) ..can anyone suggest a fairly inexpensive leather? grade? type? garment leather? anyone? figured I'd stitch the top and just wrap it around and under the edges.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pkay Report post Posted February 14, 2015 you may be able to add a horse shoe of leather which will form the base of your saddle using strips of leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
