Something for me

[Double U Leather]

Since rodeo season is just about ready to kick off in a big way, I decided to make something for myself to pack along. It should keep all my papers organized, and may even cause someone to want something similar. Let me know what you think of it. I can tell ya'll this much....dyeing the background was a time consuming, pain in the neck...LOL.

Oh and here's the back..........I call the border "Full Snake". You'll see where the snake apparently swallowed a mouse or something....LOL

[Deb59]

Very Very Nice! Your tooling is beautiful and I love the finish!! Deb

[Double U Leather]

Thanks for the kind words.

[King's X]

Nice work! do you mind sharing the finish work besides the dyed background? The tooling looks great.

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

[Double U Leather]

ATX,

The finish is a basic Sheridan finish. Here are the steps I did on this one.

1. Tool

2. Dye edges and background

3. Light coat of Neatsfoot (Let dry in the sun for a day)

4. Neatlac (fairly heavy coat, let dry for a day)

5. Antique (let dry for a day)

6. Tan Kote

My schedule actually fit this project very well. I had other stuff going on, so I could only do a little bit and then let it sit for a day or say. I think that actually worked to my benefit.

I'm glad you like it.

[King's X]

Cool....thanks....It really came out nice. I like the color.

Greetings from Round Rock, Texas

[Double U Leather]

Thanks ATX. I really think that by being forced to wait between steps may have helped. This was the first time I had set something out in the sun for a day too. Anyway, glad you like it.