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you need to use a reducer to make it (Createx "transparent" paint ) transparent. White pigments don't have that ability. The only way to achieve transparency is to dilute the pigments, which means lower-quality paint. This is just acrylic paint with finer pigments and less viscosity, meant to be used in an airbrush. I use airbrush acrylics as well as regular artist's acrylics on leather with no problems. The only downside to painting on leather is the cracking issue in the case of this eagle pattern, that would be a non-issue as there is little flex in that area of the jacket. apply in light layers until you get the look you want.

checkering files would be a last resort, imo, they are short and hard to manage on iron. jewelers files, also called needle files. They work great and can be found in most hardware stores or Walmart, etc. I purchase stainless bolts to make stamps with iron will darken or stain the leather sometimes, that's why most stamps are chromed. I use them on my knives as well as making stamps and various tools.

A good deal of the old timers made their own stamps. This one could have been made with a file very easily.

Very good information; it always amazes me at the ability of the human eye and brain to pick out subtle issues that make a design appealing, even though we don't notice or understand why. I use the rule of thirds a lot when designing stuff also.

Acrylic paint is the only way to achieve an opaque white color on leather with satisfactory results.

I think it's copper.

that data should be easily accessible from your sales records.

someone could make that in minutes. That's how I would go.

This way, the zipper doesn't get ruined from being pulled apart when the bag is open. no stress on the zipper at all.

On all three, no two snakes are alike; they naturally don't have the same color or pattern.

looks like Python to me.

sheepskin parchment is what you want, it has been used for thousands of years. Google it, still being made.

I tested Darwin's theory in kayaks. Man, I love those little boats in a class four rapid. Then, I bought an old town when the wife and kids got tired of sitting on the bank, lol.

much more diplomatic than calling us Domestic violent extremists like the last Alleged president did.

What is it you're shooting for? A woman's handbag, a Black powder possibles bag, or some other usage? It's hard for me to comment on just an assumption.

lol so do I among other weird things not necessarily leather related.

Maybe you need a better butter knife lol. looks like thin leather and a lot of practice.

Finish as you would any other, the leather will darken naturally over time! faster if left in the sun.

its funny it's the only title that they won't tell you what it actually means. It makes me feel special LOL.

Not only the proper type of glue but the correct application of the glue is also critical to a good bond. Glueing and sewing in leather work is the same concept as gluing and nailing in woodwork; they work together to make a better and longer-lasting product.

I like it!

the Burb

I get mine from the thread exchange

I just had to repair a dog leash I made four years ago. It has been used hard on a daily basis. The Weldwood I used on it was still flexible and strong enough that the leather tore before the glue gave way. Glue is only as strong as the leather is, no matter the price you pay for it.

oh man, I love lilacs. Ours just started blooming, they are all over town, so soon the whole town will smell like them for a few weeks.