Elton Joorisity Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Built these for a friend of mine. They are undoubtedly THE brightest color I have ever used!! The body is Hide House's 4/5 oz Emerald Green, the fringe is metallic silver and the overlays are black(as I'm sure you can tell) Here's two more. SORRY about the SIZE!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted February 10, 2008 I wear those ever freakin where i went. WallyWorld, church, courthouse, you name it. Do those come with a matching wrestling mask ?? they should and i'de wear that too. Nicely done, I freakin LOVE"EM !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robert Report post Posted February 10, 2008 nice... i love the floral stamping. oh yeah, they are a bit bright aren't they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted February 10, 2008 They are definately flashy and I bet that's how they are supposed to be. I too love the floral carving, you did an awesome job on that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted February 10, 2008 I have to openly admit that I saw that flower on a pair of chaps that Ty Skiver had built and fell in love with it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Elton, these sure are fancy. You said you made nice rodeo chaps. I thought nothing like this. This is really nice workmanship. Way to go buddy. bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOOMSTICKHolsters Report post Posted February 10, 2008 WOW!! You could herd cattle with those just by walking into the field and scaring them to the other direction. Those are wild. Nice job. I am a little disturbed by freak's admission though....church and city hall? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Holy Schmoly! All that's missing is a little arena dust and manure! Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell Simmer Down! Oh you to hot so; Simmer Down! Bob Marley - Simmer Down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbarleather Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Elton, Awesome job!! Congrats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Those are very nice. I look at em and just keep finding new things. Filligree with metallic behind, very cool. That should be one happy rodeo cowboy. KK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Those are really cool! I love green especially flourescent, neon eyeball frying green. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsutterby Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Very nice work! I have struggled with the method to attach the leg closure straps- can you show or explain the method you have used here? Great craftsmanship! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Elton, Very cool. I like the pattern too. Nice workmanship, and those will light up an arena for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted February 10, 2008 wow - those are really cool..love the crazy color and the craftsmanship is killer... really different..thanks for sharing...love the big pics - lets you really see what your up to! got a question though, ive never used buckles on chaps - always zippers.....ever have any comfort complaints? steveb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidemechanic Report post Posted February 10, 2008 (edited) EJ, I applaud your attention to detail. Rolling your edges, and scroll work even in the back, very pro. Your friend shouldn't have any trouble getting good rides cause the rough stock wont know which way to turn with those things popping up from either side. Well done. Busted, only you would notice a flying eyeball, I didn't see it til you mentioned it. Shows what side of my brain I don't think with. Guess that's why I'm a frustrated arteesta. Steveb, buckels are on the outside of the thigh, no complaints. Zippers would bust with the action these guys give them, my 2cents GH Edited February 10, 2008 by Hidemechanic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted February 10, 2008 First of all I need to thank everyone for the compliments. I started building chaps at an early age. ( I was 5 or 6 and I used scraps to build chaps for my younger sister's Barbie) As for Steve B's question; I have only built a few pair WITH zippers. I have never had complaints about leg straps, this is the norm for this style and for chinks as well. Alan Bell; they probably would have gotten a little arena dirt and manure today had our stock contractor not pulled the pin for practise this afternoon. Thanks again everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted February 10, 2008 First of all I need to thank everyone for the compliments. I started building chaps at an early age. ( I was 5 or 6 and I used scraps to build chaps for my younger sister's Barbie) As for Steve B's question; I have only built a few pair WITH zippers. I have never had complaints about leg straps, this is the norm for this style and for chinks as well. thanks for the response Elton, I am ahh, not too familiar with horse gear...obviously! Chaps in my small world are usually, black, dirty, greasy and flapping in a 80-mph breeze steveb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Hey Bob, I made this pair for Dusty's son. It's the second pair I've made for him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted February 10, 2008 They are really nice. I'd be so proud...not sure I'd even use them. lol They look great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted February 10, 2008 Those are definite show stoppers! He'd better not tap off a dink or you will have them back in the shop for sale tomorrow! I rode at Cal Poly,San Luis Obispo but not well enough to sport that pair. For you golfers-Payne Stewart used to get ribbed about the plus fours(knickers) until they say him tee it up! pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted February 10, 2008 And now we know what became of poor old Kermit the Frog...... Very nice work, and a reminder to step outside 'the box' when we do our work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dink Report post Posted February 12, 2008 Excellent work and detail. I have been wanting to try a filagree like this but have not got bold enough yet. Do you have a web page or something with other work? Mine is www.prorodeooriginals.com Dink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elton Joorisity Report post Posted February 13, 2008 I have a domain name but we haven't had time to get at the site building part just yet. Thanks for the compliments. Excellent work and detail. I have been wanting to try a filagree like this but have not got bold enough yet. Do you have a web page or something with other work?Mine is www.prorodeooriginals.com Dink Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
