shirleyz Report post Posted March 15, 2008 I haven't sealed it yet or added antique, but I think it looks pretty good. ShirleyZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nocturne Report post Posted March 15, 2008 That looks phenomenal! What kind of paint did you use for the gold and silver? I love the tones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Metalli silver, and 14k gold by gleams. It's only the stuff you get at Michael's but it works great, it's cheap, and I like the colors. ShirleyZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted March 16, 2008 That's gonna be a really neat seat Shirley. Nice painting job on the seat and the nails I bet that seat is going to raise a lot of money. It's a great gesture on your part too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarryB Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Looks great Shirley.... They will really like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kagekeeper Report post Posted March 16, 2008 looks like we used the same pic and traced it. i say that because mine didnt have the anchor tip either. had to put it in. looks better than mine tho....great job!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted March 16, 2008 I love the way the gold and silver look. I used it before, from Michael's, and It sticks really well. Of course when you have some awesome tooling and a great pic under it, it helps too. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Looks great and so do the nails how do you manage to do leather work with them nails its beyond me, id end up with marks all over the leather LOL, nice job, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted March 16, 2008 OUTSTANDING! Semper Fi! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted March 16, 2008 It looks great Shirley, are you going to use Neat Lac when you are finished to protect the paint and the antique? I think it is great to make this sort of contribution to our young folks who have given so much for us. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Looks really great Shirley, It came out very nice with the coloring:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sawyer Report post Posted March 16, 2008 I haven't sealed it yet or added antique, but I think it looks pretty good.ShirleyZ Good Job, looks Great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 16, 2008 Love that gold and silver. It looks similar to the paints I use and they are very fun to work with (small small flakes in the paint), applies really well with no streaking. I like the way you delt with the rope, looks very good. As usual your stuff is beautiful. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grunt Report post Posted March 16, 2008 WOW!!!! Very nice work! Thak you for helping raise money for military causes! Regards, Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted March 17, 2008 It looks great Shirley, are you going to use Neat Lac when you are finished to protect the paint and the antique? Dave You know, I often use neatlac to seal it, Dave. BUT! I just read a finishes sheet by Cathy Schimm and apparently you should not use Neatlac with either acryllics or antique. SHHHHHH! don't tell anyone who bought a previous seat from me. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzmann Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Great looking seat! I was AF myself, but I would be proud to have a seat like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Great looking seat! I was AF myself, but I would be proud to have a seat like that! Seems like there's a bunch of wingnuts on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kagekeeper Report post Posted March 17, 2008 Metalli silver, and 14k gold by gleams. It's only the stuff you get at Michael's but it works great, it's cheap, and I like the colors.ShirleyZ can u reduce it a all and id there any problems w/ it rubbing off after its sealed? depending on how u seal it i take it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Super looking seat Shirley! I am an Army dog, but I can see how a Marine would be PROUD to have that seat! Your work is superb! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted March 18, 2008 can u reduce it a all and id there any problems w/ it rubbing off after its sealed? depending on how u seal it i take it I just got a seat back from a friend, his redhead was looking a little faded from being left out in the Nevada sun. He's been sitting on her for the last two summers, done all the major rides on the west coast. The one thing that didn't get affected was her pair of bright red stilettos. They sit right under his butt, and they held up great. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Great looking seat Shirley, just one question tho....how do you keep from scratching the leather with those nails?????? Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted March 18, 2008 can u reduce it a all and id there any problems w/ it rubbing off after its sealed? depending on how u seal it i take it I'm not sure what you mean by reduce it, ( I know how to reduce chicken stock). You can thin regular acryllics with water, not sure about the metallics. Is that what you meant? Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howling Wolf Leather Report post Posted March 18, 2008 Your seats never cease to make me say WOW! This seat and tie in with the Marines is amazing as is the artwork and color! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
