Members Hedge Posted March 22, 2008 Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 Hi everyone! Man, what a bunch of talented people here! I'm almost embarrassed to show some of my work. But, the best way to improve is to get some helpful critiques from all of you. I do braiding, mostly. I like working with 'roo and am trying to get the hang of rawhide (a Nate Wald wannabe ). I've done a few knots and this bit connector/keyring. Still not ready to try something big in 'hide. The reins detail is from a set of ropers I did a while back. I've tried my hand at tooling and making belts and holsters. What I want to get right is an antique, used look in my holsters and cartridge belts. Here's a pic of my first try at this. If anyone can offer some suggestions at improvement, have at it. Thanks for any input, Gary Quote
ETW Grumpy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Posted March 22, 2008 Welcome. Those pieces all look really nice. I think you've got an aged look going on that gun rig. How'd you do it? Quote
Members TomBanwell Posted March 22, 2008 Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 Beautiful work! I'd love to see more. Quote
Members shirleyz Posted March 22, 2008 Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 Really nice, I be proud to put my name to those if I were you. ShirleyZ Quote badassseats As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death. ~George Bernard Shaw
Members Myriam Posted March 22, 2008 Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 I'm so glad you finally decided to show your work. It was about time you decided to share it 'cause it's outstanding in my opinion. Ok, ok, I may be biased a little here ^_^ but still, it's truly well done. Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you're going to enjoy you're stay here Quote Myriam Myriam's Leather Work Dakota Braiding and Leatherwork
Members Hedge Posted March 22, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 Welcome. Those pieces all look really nice. I think you've got an aged look going on that gun rig. How'd you do it? Thanks, Grumpy. Luck, mostly. I started with a medium brown die. Wasn't dark enough when dry, so I added another coat. Still not satisfied so I rubbed in some brown antique and then finished with saddler's oil. That did the trick. Gary Quote
Ambassador leatheroo Posted March 22, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 22, 2008 beautiful work, your braiding is to die for!!!! Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members Hedge Posted March 22, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 Beautiful work! I'd love to see more. Thanks, Tom. I'll see what I can dig up. I tend to make stuff and forget to take pics. Man, do you make great looking helms! I know some guys back in CA who would love to be as good as you. Gary Quote
Members Hedge Posted March 22, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) Really nice,I be proud to put my name to those if I were you. ShirleyZ Thanks Shirley! Oh man! You make Badass Seats? I was helping a fellow in CA who just started doing tooled seats. Did a search on the web to see what the competition was like and found your place. Darn near threw in the towel. But, he's a go getter and has a style of his own. Last I heard, he's still working at it. Gary Edited March 22, 2008 by Hedge Quote
Members Hedge Posted March 22, 2008 Author Members Report Posted March 22, 2008 I'm so glad you finally decided to show your work. It was about time you decided to share it 'cause it's outstanding in my opinion.Ok, ok, I may be biased a little here ^_^ but still, it's truly well done. Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you're going to enjoy you're stay here Thanks Tig! You're not so bad urowndurnself. :D Quote
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