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Beautiful job, you are a very talented man, that's for sure.

Wow, that's very cool, nice job.

Judging from your tape measure, you could use a standard 1.5" belt, or it looks like you could even make it 33mm if you like. The belt does not need to be as wide as the bullet is long. I would make top and bottom loops, and you would be fine as far as the bend goes. I would wet half of the width of the belt just where it goes over the shoulder, hang it on your shoulder wet for a bit, and there's your bend perfect. Have fun with it.

Nice job and look.

Is that a statement?

WYO Quick Silk works best for me; don't get one drop or less on unfinished leather.

Beautiful job

Beautiful job.

45 for me in a mag Sig 1911 E S

All this is going to end up in the adult section. LOL

Wow, Chuck, tell me you're not licking leather! And don't tell me it's because you're in a rush LOL just kidding Chuck .

That is so true; there are many times I've said to myself, 'Wow, that came out nice,' but I could never get paid for it.

I made a bible cover once out of some black leather I got from a book binding place, beautiful leather, then I did a saddle tan lace around the outside edge, holes cut straight along the edge, then put a nice twist in it so it looks the same inside and out, looks kind of like a diamond shape. The job came out beautifully, but I'll tell ya I felt all sorts of self-conscious about it. Just me, but no lace would have been just fine; I remember thinking God's words don't need to be jazzed up. A funny thing is, I didn't think of that until it was all done. That cover is no longer on that book. LOL

Beautiful design and execution.

I do that as well, but one thing I do differently is that I keep two jars of contact cement, one of which is slightly thinner than the other. The thinner is for the first coat. I also work in a good tooth on the leather. The first coat must be dry; then apply the second coat. then I press and hammer together. The only contact cement I use is Bardge cement and thinner. I have never had a separation. Bardge contact is as strong as it gets.

What fun stuff! I love all of it.

That's a beautiful rig, the colors are gorgeous, and the carving is excellent; that sure is work to be proud of. Oh, that curly maple would be unreal, no inlay, the wood says it all by itself.

I really like the accent carving, but in my opinion, a single layer of leather with no means of retention on a gun as heavy as a 1911 will become sloppy over time, making it a dangerous situation.

I like that wallet, utilitarian design, simple I carry one very similar, and you're a front pocket carry, A' me to for the last 58 years. I have done some airbrushing, but I will definitely try your method on my next project. Thanks again.

Thank you so much for that response. Your work looks really great, wow, I have so much to learn, thank you for explaining and showing your work process.

So the second oil is to draw the dye into the leather a bit more? Then finish? And thank you for that post, it's always good to hear how other people do certain aspects of leather work.

By the way, I love that picture of the dog lol, he looks like he's thinking about something, what a beautiful dog.

Thanks for the information, that's pretty cool.

Those look great. The last one, what's the lettering? How is that done

Beautiful work, could you explain how you did that belt in the first picture?