Tooled Avenger - 1911

[Russ]

Eric;

Those are very nice. I'm amazed that you get such definition out of 8/9 leather. I've been using7/8 and the results haven't been near as good. I guess I'm not soaking the leather enough. This is the first time I've tried soaking after staining, so I'm probably a bit too cautious with it.

Also, I tried "baking" the holster as you show in your video and was very pleased with the results. It seems that makes it stiffer yet.

Thanks for posting.

Russ

Thanks again for the compliments. I used 277 thread top and bottom. They're sewn with the Tippmann Boss, and I ordered the thread and needles from Tippmann as well. From their site - "Durable, bonded, hi-strength American Efird nylon thread."

Edited November 2, 2010 by Russ

[chester]

Do you have any pictures of these holsters being worn? I really like them.

[Jaymack]

Particle,

Could you let us know the color and manufacturer of dyes and antiques you used on these holster. I haven't been working with leather for very long and finally I am making something for myself, a portfolio kit from Tandy. I like what I have carved, my company logo on one side and an Archangel on the other. I have really stuggled on what color to dye this project. In fact I carved the leather 4-5 months ago.

Thanks,

John

[particle]

Hi John - the leather is Herman Oak, and the dyes are Fiebing's Pro Oil Dyes -the colors are Light Brown for the top holster, Dark Brown with Black Airbrushed Accents for the second holster / mag pouch pair. My personal favorite is light brown with dark brown airbrushed accents, with the dark brown sprayed on pretty heavily towards the edge. The antique was Tandy's Eco-Flo Dark Brown Gel Antique. I always apply my dyes with an airbrush and the antique per the instructions on the bottle. Make sure you put on a couple good coats of finish/resist before you apply the antique...

[Jaymack]

Thank You!

[mntnbkr1968]

Oh my!! Now that's why I just joined this forum!! If that isn't inspiration I don't know what is... Beautiful Work!!

[Lucas]

Very beautiful work!