JayEhl

wow, what a cool design. And that dye work pops helps those initials pop out. I like how used that bead thing (whats it called) instead of a snap and that design makes it easy so they don't fall out. very cool.

pretty neat design. What is your youtube channel.

Hi, You would want to sand the edges of your belt in this case. Just the edge! And use higher and higher grit paper. I've read here where other master crafters use different kinds of heated paints (united?) and others use simple softened beeswax in between the sanding. I personally use tokolone or gum trag in between sanding and seem to get good results. I am going to switch to dremel or something because it is pretty tedious.

Don Gonzales is a bangin' super leather maker and artist. Specializes in saddles but has an amazing curation of a bunch of videos and how to's for noobs like me. Obviously he's one of my faves. Here is a link to custom belt sizing: https://dgsaddlery.com/tag/measuring-belts/

shiggles... .now that's funny! LOL

some really nice stuff man. Just a word about links. Lots of guys here don't like them. Just an fyi

Oh wow! That's a long journey and am glad you've come through. And welcome back. Hope to see some of your stuff. ~JL

The braid work is pretty cool.

Digging the celtic knot theme. I used Chicago screws on my first (and only) valet project and thought it turned out pretty well. I saw how someone made one with 8 sides. Wanting to try that but maybe rivets, instead.

Funny you should mention this. My oldest daughter bought a one hour virtual session with Ms. Libertini as Christmas gift. An hour isn't very long and it will go by fast so I was thinking of what I should do with the time. I knew she did lots of painting (one of my many weak points) but maybe I'll ask for some basic tips about portrait work, too! ~Thanks!

I would like to think that stitching long straight lines by hand is pretty challenging for even a seasoned professional. I think that is why they use a sewing machine but for us mere mortals on a budget, saddle stitching it is! Coming from someone who has a belt on his to do list, I am not the best one to judge any ones work. IThe only thing I saw was the surface, maybe sanding it with a finer grit?

Interesting. I've never heard of pull dot snaps.

Okay cool, thanks for the explanation. I'll have to do some more research but its still a hobby and my bar is still pretty low.

Never tried but i think portraits are the most difficult to make. You pulled it off, though. This is one of my goals this year, that is, to do some portrait kind of artwork.

Sorry late to the topic. I bought a bunch of coasters thinking I would have to make into fun gifts for some people but with just placing their initials on it. But then I got the covid and didn't feel like doing anything much. But now that I've seen the ornaments with the old school designs and the gnomes, it gives me some better ideas. Thanks!

Yea, that's a really nice start. And you got a good boi there,

Hey this is nice work. Look like it was fun to make. @AA3JW hang in there, dude. Hope you get well soon!

Those look fun. How long does it take to make a pair of boots like this?

I would guess that was store bought! Excellent work!

I'm still a noob. Could you explain what the uniters heatable edge paint is and how it works and why I would use that instead of just edge Kote?

I don't know enough about paint work and just practicing myself but from what I do see it looks great. You'll need to post the final assembled product.

yea, super nice work. And what zozo said...

Totally dig the different color tones and art work. And your sales pitch! Great job!

Looks like a fun project.