Details On Making Russell Crowe's "hand Of God" Rig From "3:10 To Yuma"

[steelhawk]

If you look at the pictures in his article you can see that the rust barrel doesn't turn the leather black like vinagaroon. It discolors the leather, sort of distressing it. Remember that Will is trying to make the holster look like it's been used hard for many years.

Dan

Will does say this, though: "The leather has a light gray coloration at this point. If I had left it in longer, it would turn a deep purple black that will never rub off on clothing. However, since I want the illusion of age, I took it out early."

I guess I'll have to put some iron in a plastic bucket and give it a try.

[Coho]

Wow. Seriously wow. Makes me realize I am making things at a MAYBE 10% skill level - but excites me to know JUST HOW much more there is for me to have fun learning and getting better !

Thanks you !