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Hi Joanna or Kate, I'm glad I spent some time on this page before I asked my question about blogs. I think I found what I was looking for. I had looked at all the Blog tabs from the home page, seems like there was another place I looked but, alas I couldn't find any instructions how. Then I did, just before I clicked Send. So yeah, I have three I'd like to put up. I'm not sure if the RSS thing applies or not. Can you please help me? I'm going to follow instructions, the best I can, to connect the blog from my web site to Leatherworker.net. Wish me luck. And TIA, Paul Name: Paul Krause UserName: Leatherimages IP Address: 71.209.174.26 Email Address: pkmaker1@hotmail.com
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Excellent Knife For Detailed Applique Work?
Leatherimages replied to Mokosh's topic in Leather Tools
If you're using just the very tip of the exacto blade you might try this: With a small needle nose pliers, grip just last 1/8" or so of the blade tip, and break it off, discarding it carefully. It's a fresh start! You may want to strop it some also on a rouge board. This can be repeated several times, when appropriate. I acknowledge your work may be more detailed than a short exacto blade might be able to do, but at least know that exacto blades can be sharpened and stropped for a longer use. Hope this helps some. -
Question for any retailers of findings etc. DO any of you carry the solid brass tubular hooks shown by Ohio Travel Bag #C-1567? I'm also looking for eyelets size OO Brass. I'm looking for a small operator, before I contact Ohio. TIA, Paul
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Thanks Doc,
It's the beginnning of the sixth decade, and that seems like it should mean something. I'm thinking of legacy. Time to quit fartin' around.
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Thank you DS, It's basic shoe repair the way I was taught. Beside the new heels and sole gaurds, which are a thin rubber layer glued on top of the existing soles, these also received new heel liners and sock liners with new padding. Then they were clearned, inside and out, with Aristocrat Leather Cleaner and Conditioner, and allowed to dry with cedar boots trees in place over night. Two light coats of Lexol were then appliled and when dry, finished off with Meltonian Cream Polish.
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These were repaired and then became models for a new look at an old style. Comments welcome.
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This style of shoe is called a Romeo. I've always thought of it as an 'old mans slipper". Recently I had a request for some for Ropers here in Arizona, who apparently like to wear this style in the truck between events. I'll put the before and afters of the pair that served as my models in the Gallery. Comments welcome.
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Keeper Attachment Question
Leatherimages replied to ps0303's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
So this is 2oz. Kangaroo, anything as thin could work. You could possibly stitch such a piece to the end of your belt, such that the buckle would clip over the end of the belt, as well as the ends of this retainer loop, an advantage of which is that the keeper will not escape from the belt. -
Keeper Attachment Question
Leatherimages replied to ps0303's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I think we're going to need more information if we're going to be able to help. Is theirs a clip on buckle like often seen on web belts, where the buckle clamps onto the end of the belt? If so, you might use a thin 2 oz. piece of roo or calf, and creat a loop, such as this...
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Since that leather seems to be naked, that is unfinished, I'd suggest a spray water repellant. Just about any brand you'd find at your local shoe repair shop would work. Even the shoe care aisle at WalMart or the local drug store may have a spray water repellant.
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The Cardinals
Leatherimages replied to Leatherimages's topic in Shoes, Boots, Sandals and Moccassins
Thank you Storm. After I finished these and had them photographed, I put the oic of the collars and my desktop background. And do you know, everytime I opened mt laptop... They took my breath away. They actually did. I'm glad they had that effect on you too. what type of gold paint did you use ? Thanks Luke. I used three step to color these. Forst I used Feibings Yellow, then I followed it with a Pearlize acrylic, and then with Ceramcoat gold. Little, Rusty, Clay and Frank, Thank you for your comments also. I'll post the Black ones for ya'll also. -
As requested by Frank English, here is another pair from "My Pictures". I did these for a show in Branson MO., of all places. They were my first pair on the national scene, and I wanted to show up outside the box. These were the result of inspiration from the installation of the last Pope. Though I'm not Catholic, I was nonetheless struck by the beauty of all the Cardinals in their red gowns and gold copes. These didn't win any prize, it was the heart of the Bible Belt after all, but I am proud of a comment by a fellow bootmaker whom I respect who said, "it would have never occured to me to make a boot like that". I did a similar design in black and silver. Comments Welcome.
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Embossed Buffalo Skull
Leatherimages commented on Leatherimages's gallery image in Our Leatherwork Galleries
Thank you for your comments Clay. I appreciate that you didn't say that you thought I was "just a boot maker". Actually, I have set about doing as much as life will allow regarding leather. I think it was Al Stohlman who said something about picking an area of leather and develope your own style. I've never been able to pick just one. I want to do it all. More unusal projects on the way. Thanks again. -
Lots of different ways to do a belt edge. Lately tho, I prefer to use a dauber with the fuzz burned off. (Yes, it does stink). I use them for dye as well as edge paint. It works well with "the eye" (when it's on). Stand the belt on it's edge in a gentle curve. And work with care and balance. Letting your eye lead the dauber by 1/3" or so, helps to keep your attention where it needs to be so your hand doesn't "spaz" on you (mine does that sometimes). I whole heartedly recommend training eye/hand coordination. Patience helps. Working under pressure helps. Some use painters tape to mask the back. In either case, wring the dye out on a paper towel before you apply.
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Thanks for showing these. I've just taken my first order for a pair of chaps with a lace in the front. Previously the pairs I've made have been mostly biker chaps (zippered shotguns) and batwings. These last ones were ordered as Arizona Shotgun step-in chaps, laced closed up the leg. I have imagined the pattern would have to be just about as you've shown. But he wants some space between the yokes. The way you have cut them, these look like they would not be uncomfortable in front. I was thinking a 1 1/4" cart buckle for the back. What did you use? Good job. -
These Waxed French Calf Buckaroos, were made for a Kansas Cowboy. The 390 Burgandy Water Buffalo tops, from Garlin Newmann Leather, are topped with a collar of the same leather as the foot, turned grain side out. The inseam stitch is done by hand using a monofillement "taw" twisted onto the "lace". The Shank cover is pegged into place over the shank, and the "rand" lift gives a firm support as a Spur Shelf. Next the Belgian Chestnut Tanned Soles are pegged in the shanks, and stictched on my 317 Rapid E Curved Needle Stitcher. The 2" heel is built one later at a time of "jacked" lifts, shaped on my sander, using repeatedly finer grits of paper, and then hand finished and polished. Questions and comments welcome.
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
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From the album: RO Buckaroos
© © leatherworker.net
