Jaclynn
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Cheryl the dog collar looks great! I can sew close to the edge with my sewing machine, but I need to get a new foot so it won't get caught on the beads. I'll have to take this new info and try to make some tack like this
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Thank you WinterBear for that information! It sounds like that would be a great way to do the kind of stone/bead work I would like to do. I have never heard of tigertail wire, but I'm going to go look into it right now! Thanks again!
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Thanks WinterBear, I know I have a wallet that has those beads attached with what looks like fishing line, they ended becoming a little loose though. I don't see why that wouldn't work if I could figure out a way to secure them tightly. My main concern is making sure they won't be easy to break off.
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Thanks Cheryl, I was thinking wire too. Some of the tack I have seen though does't have enough room around the edges to sew a backing on around the beads, so I wasn't sure if maybe there was another way to do it?
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Floral Barrel Saddle 1105 008
Jaclynn commented on Icutcows2's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
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Injured my knee again. No riding, but I guess this means more time for leather projects!
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Thank you both! Still on crutches but feeling better. Plus I've been more productive in the leather department than I have in a while! That always makes you feel better!
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That sucks about your knee. Hopefully it won't keep you out for too long. I looked through your gallery. You have some beautiful work in there.
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Thank you misha01!
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Hi, I want to attach large stone beads to leather tack, for example turquoise stone nugget beads, and I'm having difficulty figuring out the beast way to attach them. Does anyone have a way that works well and holds the beads on tightly? I attached a picture of some tack that has the stones attached, I'm thinking they used wire but I'm not sure. If anyone has some advice I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance! - Jaclynn
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Customers boots with the straps I made for her.
Jaclynn commented on prc77ro's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
I agree it is very gratifying to see something being used that you've made. I love it! I think she's lucky to be the "guinea pig"! -
It looks great! -
Thanks! Yup it's a Stohlman rose! Roses are always a favorite! -
Customers boots with the straps I made for her.
Jaclynn commented on prc77ro's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
They look great! -
It's a very pretty color. -
Same here! I've been lucky enough to do some award tack for a couple barrel racing series and I love it. I'll post some pictures of the stuff in a bit. I bet it would take a while sewing it all by hand! I kept my eyes open on Craigslist and found a Techsew GA5-1R that was only used for a couple months for $800. It took several months of "looking" but it was worth it. It sews beautifully, I love it! Yea it's always a bit nerve racking having to buy a whole hide sight unseen. I've been debating whether or not to with some Herman Oak Bridle Leather. I used a pair of thick batwing chaps for a year, they were pretty supple. I'm sure if they were a little stiffer than what you would like you could put on a conditioner to soften them up. I really like Bick's leather conditioner. But, like you said I'm sure with more leather it'll seem different. I'll go check out the pictures you just added. -
I see the scalloped edge now, it's a very beautiful touch. Thanks for the info! -Jaclynn -
You can never have too many books, right?! The chaps should be fun! I still need to do a pair. They are on my "to do" list. A breast collar is my next project to tackle as well. I've been wanting to make one to match a headstall I made and just haven't been able to find the time yet. Who needs sleep right? I agree with you about the tack stores. All the tack seems to look the same as it has for the past ten years!
