cowgirlrae Report post Posted April 15, 2011 My DH has started back into leathercraft, he just finished himself a guitar strap. Tooled with basket weave, lined with velvety soft lining leather, antiqued finish and laced on all edges with natural leather lace. He said it's the first thing he has done in about 25 years. I think its beautiful and he was glad for the practice and getting back in the groove. He makes nice things. I'm so proud of him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wvcraftsman Report post Posted April 15, 2011 That's awsome. That would be a really cool looking belt as well. The only musical instrument I can play is the radio, but I can see nice craftsmanship. What is a DH? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowgirlrae Report post Posted April 15, 2011 What is a DH? DH= Dear Husband.... he made custom belts for many years, tooled, filigree and cut away backgrounds. Lots of lacing on those too. Thanks for the kind words Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trapsdog Report post Posted April 15, 2011 Very nice work, I can't imagine how long that took to lace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead Report post Posted April 16, 2011 excellent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted April 17, 2011 The strap is so very nice and your lacing is spot on including the color. Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarvedOn Report post Posted April 19, 2011 Beautililcious! Love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EngineCo1 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 That is just awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted April 19, 2011 I'd say your husband hasn't lost his touch! Beautiful work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonspit Report post Posted April 20, 2011 beautiful piece of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowgirlrae Report post Posted April 23, 2011 Thankyou all for kind comments. The lacing took about 8 hours as far as I recall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craig h Report post Posted January 1, 2012 Just plain beautiful work..for sure a work of art. May I ask what style of lacing was used ...what size contra's ...what type of dye are finished used? Amazing work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted January 20, 2012 It looks amazing! Is that basket weave the same as the "Top Plait"? Just a different name for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites