Big Papa Leather Report post Posted January 21, 2009 OK first I need to thank ATX for the pattern. Thank ya ATX! Here is a bottle cover/koozie I made yesterday. It was a project that I tried out a new toy on.... An airbrush. OK not earth shattering but it was SO COOOOOL! I used it to put the primary color Eco-Flo range tan over the enite project. I then used the air brush to "smoke" in the area with the steer skull. I also applied a dark border around the entire edge. Afterward I applied just a smidge of antique gel to the thing to try and age it a bit and blend some of the black to the lighter browns. As you know the antique also accents the grains and character of the leather. The lacing was the toughest part as It is pretty tight once you start to cinch up the top. It turn out good (if I say so myself). Allen PS I went "cheapo" on the Airbrush. I got a Harbor Frieght on sale deal. $14.99 for a dual action brush. Actually I have about $35.00 in the whole set up as I bought a 10' air line, additional regualtor and air seperator. I already had a compressor (a monster Husky model more suited for a auto repair shop.) But I regulated the compresser to 50 psi and then reduced the pressure at the airbrush regulator to about 35 psi. Maybe I'll upgrade the airbrush later. Until then this worked for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Dude: It looks so cool. It appears that you trimmed the sides because it just fits better than mind. I need a favor in return regarding this pattern, I PM'ed you with the request. Now, you will be building these all spring & summer long for your friends, watch. Keep up the good work and soon we will be having you do a class on airbrushing, so keep practicing!! Greetings from Round Rock, Texas ~Remember: Stop & Strop~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
