Brooks125 Report post Posted February 28, 2023 I have a request from a customer to put a python hide on a holster for his Colt Python. I got a hide from Springfield Leather Co. and it seems "dry". I think it's the larger section of the snake, about 12"+ wide. Is there something I need to do to to keep the scales from peeling off ... or do I need to find another hide? I guess I'm wondering if this is the norm (I'd rather stick to Ostrich Legs) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burkhardt Report post Posted February 28, 2023 https://www.springfieldleather.com/Cleaner-Reptile-Exotic-8oz Someone on here should know I get the imprint ones from SLC because a lot of people like that price better than the real thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackDragon Report post Posted February 28, 2023 I treated my snake skin wallet with several coats of Resolene diluted with water 50/50 mix. Its been holding up for 2yrs so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ddat Report post Posted March 1, 2023 I'm curious about this, as well. I got a good sized piece from SLC in one of their scrap bags, but the scales seem like they'll fall off in a breeze. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brooks125 Report post Posted March 1, 2023 Update .. and I'll post photos soon ... I put resolene on a scrap piece and it does seem to help quite a bit. I used "naked" hide and I have the holster molded and the scales are laying down ok. I think I'll go heavy on the resolene and see how that does. Stand By ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brooks125 Report post Posted March 4, 2023 Resolene, resolene, resolene! The hide takes it well and the scales lay down pretty well. I'm happy with it and hope the customer is as well! I constructed it finished side in, as I do with most exotics. It helps with the absorption for molding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 4, 2023 I ONLY do snake as an inlay, and the scaling is the reason for it. Incidentally, there are better places to get snake anyway (ROJE has some stuff ). Dry is not good, and "flaky" worse. But snakes do have scales. So I don't do 'full snake' goods. Did a python belt ONCE, for a fella wanted to match his boots. I agreed to do it, with the understanding that I double-loop laced the edges (yeah, took as long as you'd think) to "recess" the scales a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brooks125 Report post Posted March 4, 2023 I took the order with and conveyed that this would be a "guinea pig" job. He and I may both learn from this and I may rework it as an inlay, like you suggest. He has strict orders to let me know how it wears. Thanks for the supplier suggestion, we can always use more! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 4, 2023 11 minutes ago, Brooks125 said: I took the order with and conveyed that this would be a "guinea pig" job. He and I may both learn from this and I may rework it as an inlay, like you suggest. He has strict orders to let me know how it wears. Thanks for the supplier suggestion, we can always use more! Dont take much. Even if you cut out a "lattice" look in some 4 oz (ish) cowhide, over the snake, you can leave a LOT of snake showin without the flaking and scraping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MedusaOblongata Report post Posted April 27, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 12:00 PM, JLSleather said: JLS - that is beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
