MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Hey guys just finished this one. Overall its 7oz lined with suede except on the ends where it is just doubled up 7oz. Dyed dk brown, finished with my wax oil mix finish I made. This ones for a friend who decided she wanted the same as a iron wall hanging they have. So I tried to match design as close as possible but still make it look decent in leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Hey guys just finished this one. Overall its 7oz lined with suede except on the ends where it is just doubled up 7oz. Dyed dk brown, finished with my wax oil mix finish I made. This ones for a friend who decided she wanted the same as a iron wall hanging they have. So I tried to match design as close as possible but still make it look decent in leather. That's nice! I really like the color and your edges are burnished very nicely! I bet she's proud! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted June 7, 2010 another nice one great job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks guys. Yeah I was happy with the color. I am still having a heck of a time with my miter joint stitching. This is only the second set of these joints that I have done but they are proving to be a little difficult to get the stitching to come out nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TTcustom Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Wow, really nice and I really like that finish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Very definitely like it- beautiful! russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Thanks Russ and TTcustoms. TT I have been really looking hard at how I finish my leather. I have read many of Christians (xian leather) post over at the biker forum and he loves using just picards and gets wonderful finishes, the same with many people here on this forum. Ive started using snoseal alot and then made a mix of bees and parafin wax with neatsfoot oil and a small amount of glycerine saddle soap. It ended up being about like hard butter but white in color. When I rub it in it goes clear and leaves a nice mellow sheen and seems to be pretty water proof. Also oils the leather nicely. The more I learn the more I like the idea of natural finishes like this because you can reapply to the leather without having to try and strip it or wait till the finish comes off over time. I think this in the long run will be better for the leather since oiling and waxing occasionally seems to be one of the better methods to keep leather looking good and lasting a long time. I still like neatlac for a nice high shine to things but have started to veer away from that as well. Plus its one less step to end up with streaks and such on the projects. Oh and I would like to add that it works excellent as a resist for feibings antique past. Edited June 7, 2010 by MADMAX22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 7, 2010 Very good looking purse, nice slicked edges and prolooking, inverted carving looks so good! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks Tom. I am really liking the inverted carvings, looks good and makes some things a little easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks Tom. I am really liking the inverted carvings, looks good and makes some things a little easier. Yes and also very fun to work with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kan3malato Report post Posted October 29, 2010 congratulation, Did you use your barbour linen size 6? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Superb work. Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeeperaz Report post Posted October 29, 2010 Good stuff! Looks like it will last a lifetime or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
