Desert bighorn holster is finished

[DoubleKCustomLeathercraft]

This is a follow up to my previous post explaining how I drew the pattern for this carving. And a few other things. I did add a toe plug on this to help retain its shape for years. 

My client specifically said, "I would like you to have artistic freedom on this, and I would like to be surprised" direct quote. 

I chose the bighorn because of their resilience and strength. They live a rugged lifestyle that represents the wild west. I chose the desert bighorn because it's headed to CA and they're one of two native species too the state. 

 

Hermann oak holster tan 9/10 from weaver.

Feibings pro dye light brown

Feibings antique finish dark brown, with no resist to darken the leather a bit for a more medium brown

Feibings leather balm atom wax finish

Ritza tiger thread 1.0 cream saddle stitched

Tokenol edge burnish

Weaver's Water Buffalo lining, and hammer spur strap (for strand round braid)

[TonyV]

I like it.  The artwork is very well done.  I also like the  veiner/mules foot border.  And the braided hammer strap puts the whole thing together.

[kurtalderson]

Beautifully done.