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Ok I got little carried away Ray I meant to say what a wonder those tools are they never bend break or curel, there made of Damascus steel and are going to last a life time. And santa is real. lol LOL Josh

bent over, split, twisted wraped around and cracked enjoy your craptools oops craftool Josh

Thanks Hilly I thought this design up one day out of the blue and I kind of liked it Josh

Quick thing from me I have never been totaly happy with any thing I have done and I don't if I ever will be, but to my point I put tags on all my stuff I think this a good saling point it shows a care for your work and that your proud of it. Josh

So there been some talk lately of applique lacing and luke got that name plate that had it so I thought I would post this belt I did recently to show what I do with this technique. it is 8 oz on the front side and 6 oz leather on the back both sides are finish grain or smooth out hand sewn finished with british tan using my air brush. the keeper is engraved with the name of owner. any way thought you would like to see it Josh PS I should mention this was done for a good friend as a gift after surgery she is well now

Ok thank you all for the great input but as the say the show has ended I got a denim apron from Sam aka ATX for free he is a great guy and I am in his debt and I bought from Joe aka rcsaddles some mule hide for heavy apron for a amazing price and that having Been said I am out of the appron biz LOL thanks all Josh

Lindsay That all dependes on your budget it can get costly, don't buy Tandy stamps not worth it hidcrafters carrys some cheaper ones $7.00 range but if your very serious about you want To go with some thing better like bob beard, watt and there is list do a search on this site for stamp makers. Good luck Josh

Ok so after looking at again there was somthing that I didn't like on the back piece you need some sort of border around that stamp and that makes a big statement in design and the over all look. Well any way that's it now get another one done for us to see best wishes Josh

Very very nice I think your well on your way to a happy friendship with leather, If I have one thing to say it's this I would and some more light colors around the edges so it dosent blend together so much you will see what you like and what you don't. Good luck and a fantastic first effort. Josh

this a pic of are good member Bobcat how in your opinion was this photo achieved Josh

badger Thanks I am happy with (most) parts of this one Josh I am glad you think so this stuff is not easy going alone but with the help of good folks like you I can improve. Josh

Thanks a lot Art I am trying to kick start my self more each project, not sure if it is working or not but I am trying Josh

Bob Thanks a lot that is a reel boost geting input from you glad you like Josh

Bobcat That's wonderfull Is there any chance you would share the patteren Josh

Thanks Crystal You always have good input, I sold this to a lady friend of mine and I told her this color will match your boots and your skin in the summer LoL Josh

thanks all I thought it turned out nice and the next one even better Josh

Howdy all I now this was not a hit but I got it done and made a nice return on it, it looks better in person. the sides are covered in suede and so is the strap back side oil and sun tanned finish, reslone finish sprayed with air brush. fully lined in side one pouch as well, the back is a carving of my favorite spot in Wyoming teton national forest. So have a look and let me now what you think thanks Josh

this is a great topic, and I will say this I am glad I had the chance to make that for RDB it was fun and I think it was a Good trip down thinking out of the box lane. Josh

It looks pretty nice I like the bird on the wallet. I think I would say this the biggest thing that makes the most difference is to lay out carefully and finish your edges very neatly this all ways makes a huge statement keeping this in mind you will be very happy with all your work. Keep posting and fromthe looks of it your headed In good direction. Josh

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Ray a big thanks to you for sticking with me and giving me tips and input. Josh

Thanks Tina It means a lot coming from you. Josh quote name='Tina' date='Apr 11 2009, 04:25 PM' post='100709'] Really Nice Josh, You have come a long way in a very short time...Keep it up cowboy

Thank you Crystal I was thinking you could have done it better, but well I had to do for this one and it's another learning curve in the big picture. Josh

Chuck glad you like them there fun to do. Josh

Very very nice fantastic work. Josh