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David...thanks for again taking the time to document the process. It was a write-up of one of your seat builds that inspired me to get into bike leather about 4 years ago, which is a big part of what I do now. Now if you would just bottle your talent for design... I believe I'm gonna be ordering some of that lace...'roo is pricey, but so nice to work with, and I'm guessing it wears well since you've been using it for so long. I've 'bout had it with the cowhide lace...breaks easy like you said, and the quality seems to be going south. I think you've made a believer out of me. --Phl

Fantastic restoration...yep, better than new! What kind of foam did you use?

looks terrific, man...especially like the way the design is layed out and ties everything together. I know the owner's gotta love it, and he'll be sending a lot of work your way

I like the effect that Feibing's Gel Antique produces, but I've had trouble with antique on motorcycle leather washing away very quickly...last item I did was a fender bib...thought I'd try cova colors (3 coats), 1 application of gel antique filling in the impressed lettering, finished with 3 airbrushed coats of Tandy Super Shene...antiquing went away the first time the bike was washed...bummer. Luckily it was for a friend. What am I doing wrong? Is there a better way of getting that two-toned antique effect on motorcycle leather? TIA. --Phil

From the looks of your posts here and your website, I believe you may have a few things to show some of us. Welcome from another Michigander!

Excellent, David...great color!

very nice, corter....I like the clean lines and the contrast. Class.

Thanks for the kind words, folks...Johanna, one of my wives claimed that title as well.....Chick Fight!...but I'm staying out of it altogether, lol. I learn quick.

hey, everyone...been busy, and that's a good thing, right? Here are some pics...(boob alert...wouldn't wanna burn out any eyes...) lots of mistakes, as you can see, but I've learned a lot and the recipients were pleased...thanks to all the folks who helped answer my noob questions...beez, Dave, Mike, Rick, Jeff and whoever posted the link to Mitch O'Connell...my mom & dad, the Kitty Krew...(just gettin' warmed up)...DAMN! music's playing already... Visualize Whirled Peas... GrayWolf

Who knew the Beav had such talent...Eddie must be jealous. Welcome back, Mr. Slayer.

Too Cool, Leathercat! I think I'd better start practicing hard so I can keep up with you. Tell Mum she's got one talented kid...and keep it up! --Graywolf

Well, no donuts for me...but I like the tooling, and the vid was funny. I like your style, man... --Phil

Your work just continues to inspire and teach me, David. Good news on the seats, man...

Been fun to watch your work evolve over the last few months, roo...I agree, your airbrush works wonderfully on your masks...can't wait to see next... --Phil