New Belt

[azrider]

I have to wear a suit in a few weeks, and my black belt seems to have shrunk a few inches since I got married. Oh well, time to make a new one. This is a Stohlman disign out of Craftool Tech-Tips. I needed a black belt, but wanted to do something that would stand out a little more. This is quick belt to tool, but the dye and antique took a while.

[jamesg63]

I have to wear a suit in a few weeks, and my black belt seems to have shrunk a few inches since I got married. Oh well, time to make a new one. This is a Stohlman disign out of Craftool Tech-Tips. I needed a black belt, but wanted to do something that would stand out a little more. This is quick belt to tool, but the dye and antique took a while.

I think it looks absolutly fantastic

[TimKleffner]

Good pattern. I like it. Thanks for posting the pics

Happy tooling

Tim

[Hilly]

Nice!

Edited January 2, 2010 by Hilly

[abn]

I've never seen that stamping pattern before, but it's very attractive. Really nice dyeing job, too. Kudos!

[Colter]

Wow, i've never thought to use the basket stamp that way, Absolutely beautiful work! What was it dyed with? (I'm trying to broaden my dye/stain process past a simple coat and sealant.)

[azrider]

Thank you for the compliments. I dyed the black portions and the edges with Fibeings black dye with a small brush. I was running out of dye, so I did the back with Kiwi Leather Dye with the sponge applicator. After the black dye, I oiled it and did the edges, then did two coats of Eco-flow Acorn Brown all-in one Antique. After wiping that down, I used Fibeings Leather Balm with Atom wax, and buffed it with a shoe polish brush.