Crystal

The herd has been indulging in "spa" days. They are enjoying their mud wraps, so as soon as I can knock some of that off and get a little bit of a polish on them I will snap some pics! They need hair cuts too if I am going to do their school pictures. Crystal

Thanks, Hedge. I had that suggested to me last night. I think that is what I will try instead. I just don't want to ruin someone's 65 year old holster! Crystal

Thanks Frank. Didn't think about that. I had read to use vinegar to get rid of mold, but don't remember seeing anything about neutralizing it afterward. I had seen where you need to neutralize the vinegroon and thought that was to stop the chemical process and help to eliminate the vinegar oder. Crystal

Thank you, Mike! The green is gunky and greasy feeling. I will attack it with some vinegar and see how it goes. Thanks for the help! Crystal

Hi All- I was given this holster to replace a snap. I had to take the stitching apart to get to the snap and found this wonderful green gunk on the backside of the snaps. What would be the best way to go about cleaning this? The holster is stamped 1944 and the leather is in fairly good shape, just a little dry. See anything wrong with giving it a good scrubbing with saddle soap, a rinse, air dry and a light coat of neatsfoot oil? Thanks for the help! Crystal

Another excellent piece! Can't wait to see more! Crystal

Harvey - I see you are from LA. Could you be the same movie star that co-starred with Jimmy Stewart in 1950? If so, it's just in your pocket. Dig it out and we can all see it then! Crystal

Happy Birthday, Clay! Crystal

I got my package today from Pineyboy. In it was a beautiful basket weave stamped flask! I really like the rich dark brown color on this also! Great job and Thank you! Crystal

Bob - that came out really nice! Good job. I like the color you used, can you share what it was? Crystal

Thanks Josh and John! The fun thing for me about this post popping back up was digging it out of the hubby's stuff and taking another look at it. I think I can do much better now. I kept a log of the stuff I have made and this is #4 on that list. I'm way up to #18 now. (I wouldn't exactly call myself prolific. ) But I am learning! Crystal

Hubby wants me to make him a cartridge gun belt. He wants one ranger style. Would doing the strap and buckle that way give you enough room for the requested adjustments? Just a thought. Crystal

Leatherworker.net Main page. Link is at the top above your log in info. I could be wrong but I think rdb and Drac also had suppliers listed. Check their posts. Crystal

Can you very gently cut through at a middle point, pull up an edge and pull it from the middle towards the outside edge? Crystal

Thanks for the info. Also appreciate the supplier link! Crystal

Would natural cotton batting (like used for quilting) be okay for padding rifle slings, interior of rifle cases, and bridle nosebands? What about the synthetic/poly batting? Any possibility of problems with moisture retension? If this is not a good idea, what is better to use? Thanks! Crystal

Yeah, Hilly! My coffee funds are also in the kitty now! Crystal

Hey - Still waiting to match any contirbutions up to $25.00. Just mention your donation in this thread and I will send Leatherworker a little more coffee money! Crystal

Thanks, Randy. I'd like to see what you come up with on one of these! Pens fit real nice in it, doesn't have to be a stogie holder! Crystal

Good info and tutorial, Barra. Thanks for taking the time to write this up. Crystal

Nice job! I am loving that tree. It was neat to see the quilt pattern on the braclet. I've been thinking about that since I was a quilter before this leather addiction. Good job on the windmill rendition. Crystal

Have you noticed any difference in the dye or finish since using the glassing tool? Nice work, as usual. Crystal

Another beautiful job, Tina. I like the tri-stamp border. That was a good idea and really looks good. My brain is spinning thinking about getting that spaced so it comes out even. Love the gussets on those, also. Crystal

Looking good, Josh. Your swivel knife work is getting much better. Nice round on the nose. The only thing I think I would have tried to do a bit different would be on the mane and forelock. I have a hard time with hair and fur. Next time around try not to define the end of the hair line with a cut that runs at the bottom. Have the strands end in individual points. (Not each hair, more like sections of hair.) Can't wait to see it all together! Keep up the good work. Crystal

Well - since I am far enough away from Johanna that I am fairly sure she can't hit me with a snowball, I will have to say that I will be rooting for the puppies on Animal Planet's "PuppyBowl". And the "Kittie Half-time Show" is always good. Seriously, I will be channel surfing from that to the Superbowl, have to check out all those cool commercials. My sister, however, will be calling me every 2 minutes with an update and repeatedly telling me that the Steelers will win and why. That's usually how I get my football updates. If my phone isn't ringing, I know the Steelers are not doing well. Everyone that I have talked to around here is disappointed that this is isn't a "Turnpike Bowl Game." And Jo- husbands usually have at least one flaw - I am married to a Cowboy's fan. Crystal