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Thanks everyone! Yes, I am using an airbrush to create the fades. I will try the hand applied fade soon, but it will require molding after the fact so I’ve been hesitant.
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Thanks and LOL! Two of those are already empty! As for your suggestion, I’ve already thought that exact thing and may try it when orders for these let up. Gonna be tricky because of the size though.
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I’ll probably use lead next. It’s heavier and cheaper. Super handy to have! Lol...those old irons are great! Yeah just a stitch wheel to make the fake stitches.
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Thanks! This one has steel shot. Next one will be different I think.
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Nice rig! Weird that the video of Justin has him wearing the cuff we made him
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Ancient Greek Motif
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Ancient Greek Motif
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thank you. There are always flaws. I just don’t ever let those pieces out of the shop. There’s a box filled with them. Granted, I don’t add to the box much anymore, but there are some recent additions -
Ancient Greek Motif
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
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Ancient Greek Motif
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I’ve made a set of gear for a man who is part of the Experimental Archeologist association Koryvantes. Each piece features a different part of Greek history, except the magazine pouch, which is plain. Each of these was commissioned separately, and the color variances you see are due to lighting changes, rather than dye application. If I ever have space for a fully controlled photography station, I’ll be able to dial in the exact same light temperature.
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Something NOT simple
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Toxo, I have no experience with that, but I don’t think it would be too reliable like that. It’s all about consistent pressure, and you’d have a constantly lowering spray volume. Balttlemunky, thanks man! -
Something NOT simple
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
The quiet compressors are a real boon, but I used paint brushes for this. There is no prep necessary on veg tan leather. Acrylic won’t stick to oil tan. I’ve tried and it cracks or peels in a very short time. Chrome tan is different, but usually it bends beyond the limits of flex in the paint. If it’s flat or doesn’t bend much, it will stick. you do not need to wait between layers if you’re painting with a paint brush and you want to blend colors. If you want to paint on top of that blend, then it needs to dry. if you’re air brushing, it’s best to let coats dry completely, as it’s a different process, but there are techniques where you mix colors while wet. acrylic paint = acrylic finish. Other finishes will lift paint or dissolve it. Acrylic paint has an inherent ability to flex if its thin enough. Thick paints suck at this, which is why I always use pro grade paint. They can be pushed further than cheap paints. The liquids that carry the pigment are superior to craft level paints. -
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immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
No, machine stitch for this piece. -
Something NOT simple
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
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Something NOT simple
immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
@Toxo, after half a bottle of my favorite, I am fast asleep! Honestly, two glasses of 50-60 proof rum and I’m ready for a nap! Some will say acrylics are all the same. I disagree. Application, pigment strength and durability all vary by maker. I use Golden hiflow here and createx. There are other great paints like wicked colors as well. I avoid other brands like the plague, although some do just fine with them, so you just have to find what works for you. I went with Golden for airbrushing ease. @brewster. Thanks man! -
EDC multiple holster
immiketoo replied to Akers's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
I’ve made many things out of necessity as well. The concept is usually the most challenging part! Sometimes I have one or two prototypes in the scrap bin before it’s the way I want it. my only worry is that if you lean on it, the tools will push into your phone screen and crack it? maybe it’s far enough apart, but I can’t tell in your pics.- 8 replies
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immiketoo replied to immiketoo's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Thank you. As to the flap, it is molded around the tool slightly to keep it out of the way yet still provide easy access for opening. Additionally, the tool is also wet molded low into the case with a very snug fit. You can shake it upside down and it doesn’t come out. maybe if you did hand stands? Lol... Besides, I hate the way those pointy belt end flaps look.