Members JeffGC Posted March 30, 2010 Members Report Posted March 30, 2010 I just finished a pancake holster for a LEO friend. It's made with 8 oz. Wickett & Craig plated leather and dip dyed in Fiebing's USMC Black. Quote
Denster Posted March 30, 2010 Report Posted March 30, 2010 Nice clean work Jeff. Atractive design too. Can't see anything to fault. Quote
Members olliesrevenge Posted March 30, 2010 Members Report Posted March 30, 2010 It's a beautiful holster. I like the USMC black as well, I feel like it's much "blacker" than the color of the Pro black. Your molding and detail boning lines are very tastefully done IMO, not too much detail - but just the right amount. If you are interested in sharing I'd love to hear the details of how you work the boning process. How long in the water, length of casing time, what modeling tool you use, whatever... Thanks for sharing Quote
Members JeffGC Posted March 30, 2010 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2010 Nice clean work Jeff. Atractive design too. Can't see anything to fault. Recently, my designs have improved. Using French Curves makes a big difference. Thanks for the nice comments. Jeff Quote
Members JeffGC Posted March 30, 2010 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2010 It's a beautiful holster. I like the USMC black as well, I feel like it's much "blacker" than the color of the Pro black. Your molding and detail boning lines are very tastefully done IMO, not too much detail - but just the right amount. If you are interested in sharing I'd love to hear the details of how you work the boning process. How long in the water, length of casing time, what modeling tool you use, whatever... Thanks for sharing Thanks for the comments. My process is not overly sophisticated or complicated. I dunk it in warm water for about five seconds. As soon as the surface water is absorbed, I insert the blue gun and start working with my hands. My boning tools are very basic. I use the back end of an awl handle and a very small, spoon-shaped leather tool. I add the crease with a blunt scribe. I also use a wood clay modeling tool. I leave the blue gun in the holster until dry. Jeff Quote
Members 303brit Posted March 30, 2010 Members Report Posted March 30, 2010 Great job, I really like your design Quote
Members mattsh Posted March 31, 2010 Members Report Posted March 31, 2010 Very,very nice. Clean lines and good stitching. I like it. Quote "Courage brother, do not stumble, though thy path be dark as night: There is a star to guide the humble, trust in God, and do the right. Let the road be dark and dreary and its end far out of sight. Face it bravely, strong or weary. Trust God, and do the right." - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Members Bob A Posted March 31, 2010 Members Report Posted March 31, 2010 Very nice. Do you use anything over your dye? I'm wanting something with less shine to it and like the way yours looks. Quote
Members JeffGC Posted March 31, 2010 Author Members Report Posted March 31, 2010 Very nice. Do you use anything over your dye? I'm wanting something with less shine to it and like the way yours looks. I apply Bag Kote with a dampened sponge. Jeff Quote
Members rccolt45 Posted March 31, 2010 Members Report Posted March 31, 2010 Hey Jeff, what do you mean when you say you started using a french curve. Is that a tool or a style of curve? Quote
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