First time tooling a pattern.

[LeftLane Leather]

I have been into leather crafting for a few years now but only recently got into belts. Started out mainly making knife sheaths and holsters. I have cranked out a couple of belts with standard basket weave patterns. This is my first attempt at tooling in a pattern. I got this pattern from Joe Meling from twentythreeplus.com. I am extremely happy with the outcome. I need to work on my decorative cuts but all in all I thing it turned out exactly how I saw it in my mind.  Made it for a buddy of mine I grew up with whose dad use to do leather work making belts and the like. Just thought I would share.

Edited 19 hours ago by LeftLane Leather
Added a little more detail.

[AlZilla]

I like the way the details vary where the pattern overlaps the edge.

[LeftLane Leather]

52 minutes ago, AlZilla said:

I like the way the details vary where the pattern overlaps the edge.

Thank you. I took a little artistic freedom on the repeating pattern to break it up a bit. 

[Jazz_M]

Great job on your first tooling effort — it turned out really impressive!

[PastorBob]

Great job!  that looks fantastic.  I also like the patterns going over the edge.  Makes it look like it is sitting on top of the belt.