Aurelie

really cool and "out the box" how did you "fixed" the finish so that the paint does not rub off too much with time?

"Amen" :D same tune here I am proud of being taught how to build saddles the same way you see it and i intend of keeping that way even if it a real pain in the butt to explain customers why you use the best and why it does cost so much....but for sure those saddles will outlive me

the whole "western saddle and its purpose " in a nutshell! :D I wish that people in france could get that stamped in their skull my job would be easier thanks for that explanation

thanks a lot Renée! :D

nice jb Renee ! do you have the link of that tutorial? can't find it and i am curious about the process :D

really nice tooling! but something "sad" = we can see the square shape of the edges of the tool used to stamp the letters.... 1 thing i do to fix it because it happens to me too) => use a spoon to "erase" the marks when leather is still damp before dying and finishing so that the result is neat

Hi guys! and here a "disco" one! bottom = veg tanned leather dyed black top = purple cow braiding = flashy pink cow black sewing and still the same pattern of braiding.....still awed by the difference on each belt.... for sure i have some fun with braiding i ve got a brown/green one + a black/purplish + a brown/sparkling pink underfoot :D After that.....i try something else fun

Hey Kevin! i see it from where i seat : might have been a pain in the butt to put it together BUT this one ROCKS ....as all your previous ones..... :D Congrats!

Nice mask ad the model reminds me of an actor....but can't remember his real name (Joey in friends eerie) :D

Really nice job! i love it!

Plate 189 - "S" type appliqué of 1 thong Page 457 :D Have fun!

Hi Mike! This braiding comes from the "Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding" from Bruce Grant's(i can't remember who told me to buy it...but i thanks that person! neat advice!) This book is a "must have" along with the Lacemaker :D It's a big book (528 pages) , not fun at all (black and white) but FULL of a lot of different braiding styles with pictures to illustrate and written explanations (in english) If i can go through that ...i guess that everybody can (even my hubby who does not speak english can do something with the pictures only :D ) You can find that book on Amazon (not brand new) for a few bucks

Hi Guys, During vacations....i had a mind for "scientific tests" and i tried several other belts.... body : veg tanned leather dyed black or brown and same lacing on every of them but not always the same king of leather (and mark my word : lacemaker is fabulous :D ) but funny thing : the braiding does not look the same on each of them !!! several pics to come (not all finished yet So far, my favorite is still the very 1st one :D ....maybe i really going to keep it for myself this one , the braiding is done with pigskin Keep tuned buddies! and by the way : I wish you all a terrific year 2013!

:D Héhéhé ! interesting one! i bet that it was tricky to lace the zipper but really really looks good! congrats

Nice job for a #2! and do not worry too much about cutting twice the seat.....this happens.... Keep going !

Nice one Kevin They say Tattoos are additives.... waited 10 years to got mine done (between waiting to get "legal' age, to get the money and to find the right guy to do it....) a smiling asian dragon between my shoulder blades => finally got it done ...did not even hurt to do it (that was a surprise ) 2 years ago...i was debating on doing another one on my calf (a big snake) but between my pregnancy , my job and everything......not yet done here in france piercing and tattoos are not yet "seen with a kind eye....."

I grant you : this lace maker costs literally an eye ...even more with shipping fees, customs.... BUT this worthes TOTALLY the cost! i bought it before starting messing around with braiding => it was useful but NOW i started braiding, i find it to be a "have to" => easier, quicker cheaper and you can make your own lace !

This belt is sooo cool that i would like to keep it for me ...but hubby says "no" this is for sale Héhéhé tough thing when you build things that match your tastes..it's tough to sell them!

thanks guys! For the little story : i had the idea of this belt after making a headstall + breast collar combo AND after Beaverslayer sweat talked me into trying making handbags (THAT will be the next step ) FYI : the combo is sold breast collar handstitched (not with sewing machine because i was not sure it would work nice)

Hi Mr Beaverslayer! I do not really know what kind of hide it is...i guess it's from a cow hide this is a fantasy leather hide - not really printed or embossed...i am not sure but it does look like some pebbles are stuck on it

Hi guys! a special dedicace to beaverslayer => 1 toe on the shark pool i guess i am starting to "stick my fingers in evey pie around"... this is a 1st try on "braided" (or rather "part braided" belt) 2 parts of veg tanned leather - dyed in brown cut from a hide rather thin turquoise lace cut with Lacemaker from a tuquoise hide braided (don't ask me the name of it...was just not a too difficult one) then stitched oiled with olive oil + my fav one : skidmore's leather cream

is that a special order? because..maybe i will be the one to buy it to you!

WHOAAAAA just the name gets me "excited" ! can't wait to have a look at it

Thank you Beaverslayer :D now, i ve got to find a bit of time and courage ...and jump in the "shark pool" to try to build a fancy handbag

as usual => Perfect you have certainly a thing with leather and paint! i will have to learn 1 or 2 tricks from you and test them out!