Solofalcon
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From the album: Skull and flames motorcycle seat(my first seat)
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From the album: Skull and flames motorcycle seat(my first seat)
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Solofalcon commented on Spartan's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
Spartan, I love your work. Excellent seats with great designs. I am just about to finish my first biker seat for a Harley. I am still nervous about how to properly seal and protect the project, would you mind sharing your preference? I am going to try a 50/50 solution of Resolene/water, based off of someone else's post on this site, but I always love to hear second opinions. Thanks for sharing and take care. Kevin -
Biomech pool cue case v3.2
Solofalcon commented on Cyrex's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
Cyrex, I love your work. I've been wanting to do some biomech stuff myself but haven't found a project/customer with interest in it. Do you use an airbrush for coloring? Is that your original artwork for the design too? Pretty cool. -
New Belt For Myself
Solofalcon replied to Tim Schroeder's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
That is very attractive. Nice work. Were the billets stitched on before the lining? The whole chicken or the egg question on your assembly was messing with me. Regardless of how you did it, obviously worked out for you. Just my curiosity. Take care. Kevin -
Thank you for the comments. Yes I did use a resist. I have been playing around with a liquid latex frisket called "Incredible White Mask" that I found at a local art store and then I did use an airbrush for the rest. After blotting any airbrush residue on the mask, I just rubbed the mask off with my finger like you would for rubber cement. -
Yellow/orange Backpack
Solofalcon replied to MonicaJacobson's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
That looks well constructed, smart, and spacious. Very cool. Is that your own pattern? Nice work. I know what you mean about the hours. I hand stitch all of my work too. I think it's a reasonable price. You just need to find someone who can truly appreciate the time and effort you put into it. -
Celtic Archery Arm Guard For Myself
Solofalcon replied to Solofalcon's topic in Archery Quivers and Bow Cases
Thank you for all of the comments. I can't take credit for the closure design. I found someone else's take on it after browsing The web for a while. I made this with the understanding that it will more than likely get a little abuse from the string and will hopefully add more character as it wears. Take care, Kevin -
Looking For Some Honest Opinions
Solofalcon replied to Countryboy976's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
You caught my attention with the word airbrush. I swear by an airbrush, but not for the finish. I have tried using the Eco Flo stuff and it's nice but I have gotten used to the Fiebings oil dyes over the years. With the exception of using a paintbrush for black in backgrounder areas, I dye all of my projects with oil dyes through an airbrush. The dye dries almost instantly after it hits the leather, and you get so much control with shading and tones. Lately I have been playing with different resist methods to block out certain areas from getting dyed with lacquers and I just started using a liquid latex frisket mask that I paint on before any dying and after the dye has been applied, you just rub your finger on the mask and it rolls right up easily without leaving any residue and the leather remains untouched. I also love using Gel Antique, and paste Antique stains to create a really nice look. Good luck and have fun. Kevin -
Looking For Some Honest Opinions
Solofalcon replied to Countryboy976's topic in Gun Holsters, Rifle Slings and Knife Sheathes
Well you could have fooled me. You sure don't seem like a newbie. You do very nice work. Keep absorbing knowledge, it's obviously paying off. I could use some more absorbing myself. Welcome!! -
No leatherwork is just a passionate hobby of mine for when I have free time. Thank you very much. I have been working with leather for about twelve years now, and there is always something different to do, making it hard to get bored with. Kevin -
From the album: Celtic Archery Arm Guard for myself
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From the album: Celtic Archery Arm Guard for myself
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From the album: Celtic Archery Arm Guard for myself
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From the album: Celtic Archery Arm Guard for myself
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Cobra Notebook Cover
Solofalcon replied to Solofalcon's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
No, I made this for a friend who is building one from scratch and he may have me tool the same emblem for his dash board on the passenger side. -
Cover inside flap with pen holder and b-card holder
Solofalcon posted a gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
From the album: Cobra Notebook Cover
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From the album: Cobra Notebook Cover
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From the album: Cobra Notebook Cover
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No, there was no masking. I used a double action airbrush to apply the dye. I have so much control with the airbrush. I can spray as wide as a two inches or as thin as a pencil line.
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Thanks. I made my own color, mixing Fiebings Light Blue and Green until I got the hue I wanted and applied it with an airbrush.
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From the album: Celtic Archery Arm Guard
