Bodean

Never used Tandy cova paint. I used Fiebings when I started. I have since switched to Angelus. I can order from them direct. Paint varies in how much they will cover in one coat. More times than not I will have to apply a second or third coat to get coverage. Sometimes it helps to paint white first as a base for some colors on raw leather.

Hoping you got the pattern right to fit the head is the toughest part. Thank you Thank you. The braiding for the hat band was a first go also.LOL

Thank you.

Thank you sir. That one you did has some style. Because of the way I made the seam on the inside, I thought it would be uncomfortable without a band. It was tougher because I had to hand punch all the holes in the suede as I went along with the stitching , but it was worth the time.

I don't think there is any danger of that at the moment, but a machine sure would speed things up. It is a workout on the hand stitching though. LOL Besides i would have to figure out how to get head measurements to make a buyer one. Thank you very much.

Especially for hand sewing. I need a machine, lol

Aren't you in SC? I would like to visit some day.

Thank you. I used 3-4 ounce veg tan. I put a suede band on the inside Thank you. It is 2 piece. I was going for a Aussie bush style. The next will probably be one piece if I can get my pattern drawn right, LOL

Tougher than I thought, as I had to make my own patterns. I did learn a bit, and will try again. This one will be mine.

Awesome

Cool mods. I got to get off my keister and build me one.

Wow, I quit.

Very Nice

I picked up a bottle of black paint to move it, top not screwed down and flung it over the bench. Aaaaaargh, screw the top on dummy.

How long did this take to happen?

My 2 cents is probably worth 3 cents, but I will share my finds. I have used all blacks available, and vinegaroon. I have settled on Angelus Jet Black, after applying and drying, I go over with a coat of Fiebing's Show Brown. After drying I buff, and the brown seems to lock in the black more. I find less buffing is required. Apply the sealer of your choosing. Once sealed it is very hard to tell the brown is even there. Try it out on scrap, and see what you think.

Interesting for sure.

That is freakin' awesome man. Did you use acrylic dye on the letters and pistons?

You are welcome

According to Angelus it's not necessary. I do know if you are putting it over treated leather it does not adhere. it will scratch off. They have a whole line of products at Angelus direct site, check them out.

I use Angelus paints for my leather.

Nice looking strap design.

Cool, she did a nice job.

That is awesome. Hopefully the spark will turn into a fire.