Ambassador The Major Posted May 7, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted May 7, 2009 Well, I started this binder 2 years ago as a competition piece. Needless to say, it got put off to the side as orders started piling up. But I finally finished it. So I thought I would share. Design is colored with spirit dye. The inside is covered with a nice soft goatskin suede left in its natural color. The edges are braided in a two tone color with kangaroo lace. the only thing about this binder is there were a couple scars that was hidden on the leather that didn't come out until I put the finish coat on it. (Pisses me off) I put up some pics of the scars, they are not real noticeable, but you can see them none the less. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Members DreadPirateRedbeard Posted May 7, 2009 Members Report Posted May 7, 2009 That is an amazing piece. Quote Don't be scared live to win, although they're always gonna tell you it's a sin. Grab ahold don't let go, don't let them rob you of the only way you know - Motorhead The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - St Augustine
Ambassador leatheroo Posted May 7, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted May 7, 2009 beautiful Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Ambassador The Major Posted May 7, 2009 Author Ambassador Report Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks everyone! Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
Contributing Member Jordan Posted May 8, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted May 8, 2009 A real nice binder looks to me like 2 years paid off in spades. Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted May 8, 2009 Members Report Posted May 8, 2009 Hey, I just saw that on Etsy last night. Very nice! Kate Quote
hidepounder Posted May 8, 2009 Report Posted May 8, 2009 Beautiful job, Shawn! Lots of work go into those. Roses are difficult to tool and yours looks really good. I hope you don't wait another two years to show us another one! Bob Quote
Members kevinhopkins Posted May 8, 2009 Members Report Posted May 8, 2009 Great design, nice color! Nice lace too! Kevin Hopkins Quote
Members Razz Posted May 8, 2009 Members Report Posted May 8, 2009 My wife likes that one. The two tone lacing really brings everything together. I guess I will be commissioned to make one of those in the near future. Nicely done. Quote If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Members Deb59 Posted May 8, 2009 Members Report Posted May 8, 2009 That is just beautiful!! Your Roses turned out great! Deb Quote
Members china Posted May 8, 2009 Members Report Posted May 8, 2009 I'm not suprised the orders started pilng up with that standard of craftmanship. china Quote
Ambassador The Major Posted May 8, 2009 Author Ambassador Report Posted May 8, 2009 Thank you everyone. I really appreciate it. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
ArtS Posted May 8, 2009 Report Posted May 8, 2009 Major that is truly a work of art!! Beautiful. Art Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members Go2Tex Posted May 10, 2009 Members Report Posted May 10, 2009 Very nice indeed! Coloring leather is an art in itself and you did a good job of it. Did you also add some antique or highlighter to the roses and leaves? Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Ambassador The Major Posted May 11, 2009 Author Ambassador Report Posted May 11, 2009 Very nice indeed! Coloring leather is an art in itself and you did a good job of it. Did you also add some antique or highlighter to the roses and leaves? Thanks! No, there was no antique or highlighter added. To achieve that color I basically used about 15 different shades of green and red Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
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