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A hunting rig. To keep the pistol dry in wet weather. Didn't want to buy the camo pre-printed stuff. It's more of a challenge and a great learning experience when you try new things. I tried. I'll try again another day. I really like the marble look, although I was trying to get the camo look. Still have some learning to do about the Carrageenan (Irish Moss) mixture and how to get it to 'Gel' up. It seemed too watery. Instructions on the Carrageenan bag said to mix it up and let it 'rest' for 12 hours. So, I followed those directions and expected to see more of a Jello media to drop the die into. It was too runny. (Could have bought the Gel kit from Goods Japan, but wanted to do it my way. I'll get there!) Also, the die's I used were not all consistent. Some were oil based others were Tandy's Eco-Flo. The oil based did best by staying on top, spreading out and mixing nicely. I'm not a scientist, nor a paint specialist or anything even close to it. I'm just playing around. But I do like this outcome, so, I went ahead and finished the project (belt and holster) and I really like it. It's just an old piece of belly leather that had been in the sun too long and was going to be used for some project that I never did get to, so, not a big loss if it didn't work. I can now see that if I had a large container, I could do a side or larger at one time, then cut it up for projects, tool it and finish as normal. Once the holster is done drying, (currently in wet mold to fit the gun), it should lighten up to match the belt. I'll finish the belt soon and will have a nice, (unique), hunting rig. It makes for some exciting custom leather look!

Fantastisch!

Hope I don't get pulled over. "Hands up! Don't shoot! It's only a cell phone!"

I went through several ideas before coming up with that design. Tried searching for patterns but wanted a 1 piece design that included the lighter. So, kept working on my own ideas. Sewing wasn't too easy but made it using an awl and needle nose. I transferred the folded paper cutout onto a thin plastic cutting board material in order to save the pattern.

It's been a year and a half since I last did a leather project. And what does it happen to be? A cigarette pouch! (I quit smoking 3 months ago!) Only wanted to smoke when I got frustrated a couple of times. Otherwise, I really enjoyed a little leather work again. My treat to a dear friend. One piece, one sew. Can wear it on a belt, or, as she will do, carry it in her purse.

Yes, Ray. It is.

Alright, then, let's drop it to $100 OBO. Bill

She gave me the okay to drop to $125 Or Best Offer. Does that help?

Helping a friend sell this. Condition is fair, not pristine but very useful. 4 pages are cut out and she has 2 of them. Asking $175 OBO + Shipping from SW Washington, USA. Pay by PayPal to her account and she will mail right away. Thank you, Bill

Thanks you guys. I'll pass on this one. I'll offered to help her sell it and she's aware it will down below $200. Before I go to classified's with this, What would you recommend a reasonable price should be? Bill

Thanks a bunch for your responses, folks. I got the pics by email today.

I met someone who offered this to me and hinted around the $500 mark. It sounds like an original (haven't seen it or pics yet). What do I look for to be sure it is an original? She said 4 pages are cut out and she has only 2 of them. The rest of the book sounds like real good condition. Is $500 good, bad or ugly? Help me out on what to look for when I see it? Thanks, Bill

Very nice job, Frederiek! Love the 3 tone stain and the green leaf accent. That adjustment strap is nicely done. Great attention to detail. I can appreciate to effort you put in to that. It was well worth it! Thanks for sharing, Bill

That's my kind of holster. Looks good, JB. I like the Hair-on. In fact, that's nice enough to wear with your Sunday-go-to-meetin clothes! Bill

Hollywood is gonna call one day, if they haven't already, and I expect to see your work in the movies real soon! You must have quite the museum by now! A fan, Bill

Hi Leprechaun, Here's another way to achieve that. Kevin, at Springfield Leather, demonstrates this in one of his Helpful Hints videos called Staining Leather... http://springfieldleather.com/321/Videos%253A-Helpful-Hints/ There are many ways to stain leather and it's always good to know as many ways as you can. Bill

Firetoad, Another very nice job! That looks great! Very clean, nice tooling, love the concho touch. Next challenge... Boot making! Bill

You did great, Jack! Nice way to honor the Lieutenant. Salute to you and the Lieutenant. Thanks for your service. Bill

Nice attention to detail. Got a good color and finish. Like the concho and sewing. Too nice for those boots. Now, don't you go wear'n them straps in the chicken coup, like ya do them boots, or ma ma's gonna take the switch to you! :}

Way to go Phillip. You're on your way! Practice, practice. I'd suggest going with some pre-made stuff so you can focus on some of the basics (edging, sewing, ect...). Once you've got that down, get a little more creative and practice that. Before long, you'll be making those really good holsters you wanted to do! Thanks for sharing. And show us your progress! Bill

That's a cool strap! Nice work.

sharkeyfinn, You certainly gave that a good try and did a great job for your first attempt! Your suspicions are right... practice, practice. I like your design on this one. From here, you'll just get better and better! Bill

Nice style! Very classy!

Working man? Yeah, Lone Ranger, Hop-A-Long Cassidy or perhaps the rich Ben Cartright! I just can't see that an everyday working man could afford such a nice set as this. Way to go again, KT! Can't wait for Saturday night! Bill

Very cool indeed! You don't see many of those anymore. Nice work.