New member - some of my work

[Hedge]

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

[ETW Grumpy]

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?

[TomBanwell]

Beautiful work! I'd love to see more.

[shirleyz]

Really nice,

I be proud to put my name to those if I were you.

ShirleyZ

[Myriam]

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

[Hedge]

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

[leatheroo]

beautiful work, your braiding is to die for!!!!

[Hedge]

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

[Hedge]

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

[Hedge]

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