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Try to use a dye prep before you air brush it , give it two coats after the first one is completely dry. The color will be darker when using the dye prep. It obsorbes the dye better.

Great job on the tooling. I don’t think I would want to put leather on a cast iron skillet. How do you get the grease off it? I would be concerned that the skillet would turn on me. I would like it for My glasses, good job. jim

I am looking for a pancake holster that I can convert to fit my pin pointer for metal detecting.Can someone help me? Jim

Great work. I know how you feel. I just started taking Enbrel for my Arthritis. I don’t want to start on any tooling project.You do good work. jim

Beautiful work.

Very nice work. I thought they were a women’s purse. I think the buckle makes them seem larger. Nicely done. jim

How much are the head knifes? jim

I have a HO on the way. The last one I ordered was a 3/4 oz and I was not crazy about the quality. I ordered a 6 oz. Holster cut. If it is not better then the last one, I will try Wicker Craig I will give you a try. Thank you jim

Nice rustic look.

Very nice, that’s why I won’t show it to my wife. Jim

I did almost the same to make a finish for my stamping table I made. It is 1/3 boiled turp., 1/3 boiled leanseed oil and 1/3 Bees wax. It smells the same as paste as you buy in Home Depot. It works really good, it protects from any spills. I did not boil the turpentine by the way. I purchased it that way from HD. I only melted the wax with a pot of boiling water and a bowl on top of the pot. They also sell boiled Leensead oil at HD, it is to dangerous to boil the turp. or the leenseed oil. Jim

My story is your story, I tried my hand on belts. Made them for some members of my metal detecting club and family and friends. If it weren’t for this site and the fabulous folks that meet on it, I would not have stuck with it. Dont forget YouTube, Nigel Armitage and all the other folks who took their time to help others.Thank you all. Jersey Jim

I don’t think the type of dye matters. I read the Al Stolman book on color. I tried it with the brown and black Fiebings oil dye.

I made a few coasters for a friend. What would be the best finish to use ? It would have to at least resist water.

Looks great, what kind of belt loop did you put on it? Jim

Nice stitch job, very clean. Check out Harbor Fright, they have a 2 ton arbor press for a very reasonable price. Jim

Very nice. Where did you get the stamp? jim

Weaver has a good one.

Try Ohio Travel Bag , they were just advertising their magnets . I am going to try them myself. Jim

You need a lot of elbo grease to get all of the pigment off the belt. When you think it is about right, get a clean cloth and do it again. If you would like a nice even color try dip dyeing. If you want to go brown try Weavers dark neets foot oil. They also sell a brown dye that you can add to the oil . You can go from very light to dark.The best part about the oil dye is no bleeding. Do a quick wipe and you are done. You can use any finish you like. I think they have a video. jim

Acrylic resolinee. If you use a sprayer add a little water. Jim

I tried Fiebings Canuba cream and was impressed. I cut my finger when I was edging the side and a drop of blood got on my project. I quickly wiped it off. To my surprise it was fine. I like the nice mellow natural glow it gives the leather. jim

I purchased the oval punch from Weaver, I like better then the round.

Thank you Biko . I had someone do the design and make the stamp. I will post it when I get the stamp. It cost $95 total. The stamp is 2 1/4” at the widest point.

Wow, That is very nice and a lot of work.