Rawhide Report post Posted January 20, 2009 This is a belt I made from a Tandy blank for the top, and a rather thick 6/7 oz liner (from hide crafter). The belt pattern came from one of the LCSJ issues. The buckstitching is done with very thin rawhide lace and handstitched the old fashion way (without putting the awl down, and punching one hole at a time). I just had to see if I could do it. I actually stitched much faster this way. I'm not too keen on the interior carving. I could have picked a better pattern as well as carve and dye better, but it's on the inside, so...what the heck. Enjoy and please critique. I can always get better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 20, 2009 wow, thats a nice belt, i love the carving on the inside, very peter mainish!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikePatterson Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Marlon I admire your work and value your opinions you are a great asset to this site. Thanks for all the help you have given me without even knowing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Nice belt Marlon, good job on the stitching, I still cant seem to get the hold everything and stitch thing. I am gonna wait till I get a real stitching horse for that. I think you would like that pattern on the inside better if the outside wasnt black. I think the pattern and dye job is fine its just with the black outside I think is what doesnt jive (IMHO). It still looks good though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dags3777 Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Don't be so hard on yourself Marlon, it's tremendous. Darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Beautiful job. very professional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted January 20, 2009 That's a great looking belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 20, 2009 wow, thats a nice belt, i love the carving on the inside, very peter mainish!! Thanks Roo! that's what I was shooting for, but that's the stars and I'm still here on earth. Marlon I admire your work and value your opinions you are a great asset to this site. Thanks for all the help you have given me without even knowing it. You're welcome. I try to improve or learn something everyday, so why not share to help someone do the same. Thanks for the compliments. Nice belt Marlon, good job on the stitching, I still cant seem to get the hold everything and stitch thing. I am gonna wait till I get a real stitching horse for that. I think you would like that pattern on the inside better if the outside wasnt black. I think the pattern and dye job is fine its just with the black outside I think is what doesnt jive (IMHO). It still looks good though. Madmax, that could be what the problem is, the black could be detracting from the interior. Though I wanted a black belt, this wasn't a dye mistake. That's why the stamp pattern is very simple, I didn't want plain, but there's no reason to get too fancy with a black belt. Don't be so hard on yourself Marlon, it's tremendous. Darryl Thanks Darryl. Beautiful job. very professional. Thank you Bree. That's a great looking belt. Thanks Rusty. I appreciate all the comments and critiques. They definitley help to 'fine tune' the art. Thanks everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Wonderful job. LOVE that buckstitching! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Nice lookin' strap, Marlon! I always liked Black with White stitching. I guess it's a leftover from watching Hoppy...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Marlon...great job on the belt! I love that you lined it and then decorated the inside...gives it a very professional look. I like the "Peter Main" look too. The buckstitching looks great, also, which I never imagined I would say to anyone, as I still have nightmares about buckstitching everything, from the sixties and seventies! LOL Nice job! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Marlon...great job on the belt! I love that you lined it and then decorated the inside...gives it a very professional look. I like the "Peter Main" look too. The buckstitching looks great, also, which I never imagined I would say to anyone, as I still have nightmares about buckstitching everything, from the sixties and seventies! LOL Nice job!Bob Well Bob, since I was born in the seventies and love sixties and seventies music....I guess this is a fitting belt for me . I always get "You're the oldest young man I know!!" Thanks for the compliments. I think I could have done a better job on the interior, but I think it looks a little better online than in hand. Anywho....Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Don't get to down on yourself Marlon, the belt is beautiful:-) I really like the details, buckstitching, the inside carving and all...I can see where the inspiration comes from, just go for it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilborne Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Marlon, Nice looking belt. I like the buckstitching. You said you used thin rawhide, is this something store bought, or did you cut it? I have some rawhide lacing I bought from Tandy, but it's way to thick for what I wanted for. Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Don't get to down on yourself Marlon, the belt is beautiful:-)I really like the details, buckstitching, the inside carving and all...I can see where the inspiration comes from, just go for it Thanks a bunch Tina. Marlon, Nice looking belt. I like the buckstitching. You said you used thin rawhide, is this something store bought, or did you cut it? I have some rawhide lacing I bought from Tandy, but it's way to thick for what I wanted for. Andy Andy, I bought the string at Hidecrafter's. I'm not sure if Tandy sells it. It is paper thin already, so it didn't need thining. I did pull it through some Fiebing's 4-way care (same as Lexol), and coated it with parafin wax. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott1952 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted January 21, 2009 really nice work- as usual! What is the total thickness of the belt? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted January 21, 2009 That's a belt to be proud of. Your stitching is very good, inside and out. That's something I still have trouble with. Your work is top notch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Not much else can be said other than WOW! It's spectacular Marlon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrooperChuck Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Awesome belt, Marlon! I've never tried buckstitching, but now I want to give it a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted January 21, 2009 really nice work- as usual!What is the total thickness of the belt? pete Hello Pete, It's pretty thick. I would estimate about 12-13 oz. I used a tandy belt blank, and a 6-7oz liner. Only reason is because I don't have a splitter and basically, just wanted to see how it would come out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveBrambley Report post Posted January 21, 2009 That's a really excellent belt, Marlon! I wish I had the time (and the skill!) to produce something like that! Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarryB Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Very nice. God bless you, black leather and white buckstitching! I'll do it but you have to hold a gun ( or open billfold) to my head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
