rdb Report post Posted May 12, 2008 I have a 35 year old python skin hanging around. I never did any inlay before, so I thought I try it. It's done with cutout plugs. I've got a lot to learn on how to do it right, but for a first one, not bad. Still fighting to learn the Toro 3000, but I think it has more to do with the operator. No...I'm sure it is...lol. Overall good looking strap, I think. Python plugs in 8oz, 3oz backer. Swarovski crystals. Walnut dye in neatsfoot oil, with just Dr. Jackson's on it for now. It's a bit heavy but should break in after a while, especially if used with a heavy axe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Oh yeah, snakeskin on a guitarstrap is so fitting! Considering how fast the guitarists in the music I like pull off scales and fretwork one would think their fingers are just little snakes. Now you made me feel like making a strap, cover my axe with carved leather and of course trick out floor stand as well! Looking so good and professional, nice stitching and lining too. A nice fat LesPaul would do the job with breaking it in and is probably the most suited guitar for this classy looking piece of wearable art. Tom Edited May 12, 2008 by TomSwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Very sharp indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Thanx Tom and Ian! Tom, I can barely afford to look at a Les Paul, never mind own one...lol. Thank goodness, I still have my Gibson Nouveau that I bought for $350 in 1987. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Nice looking guitar strap! The inlays are a very nice touch. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted May 13, 2008 thats beautiful!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted May 13, 2008 That's fantastic. I'd say you nailed your first attempt at inlays! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Thanx CitizenKate and Pip. Things I have observed: Python is a heavy skin, and the scales are hard. With thin snake skins you can wrap all the way around the plug, and push the plug through deeper, further into the opening, but with this heavy skin, it's hard to do it that way. I sanded the plug smaller than the hole to make room for the skin, laid the skin in the hole, and pushed the plug into it, but it wasn't real tight after that, exposing the edge of the strap around the hole more than I wanted. Python may be better used in a larger/flat situation, with an overlay border of leather, like on a knife sheath. I will have to try this with a different snakeskin or exotic. There is another method of inlay where you slice into the leather at an angle, and beat down the center, then you slide the edge of skin into the cut. I've tried that before, but my cuts looked like a 59 yr old man cut them...oh yeh, I am 59...lol "Hands of a sturgeon" Share your inlay tips here.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
