How To Do An Inlay Piece?

[marine mp]

Could some of you holster makers, who do inlays explain to me how the process is done. I have always wanted to try one, but could never understand how the inlay (whatever it is....shark, elephant, lizard etc.) would be sandwiched (?) into the leather itself. Thanks for all the great wisdom here and your willingness to share. Always thot that was the greatest thing about this forum. Again thanks and Semper-fi MIke

[DCKNIVES]

Mike,I have a small tutorial on my website listed under "Knife Info" that should get you started.You can also get your exotics from the Ostrich Market .I do holsters and sheaths for them, great folks to deal with.If you have any questions feel free to contact me.Dave

[King's X]

Mike: I do not make holsters, but I have some experience with inlays. I am sure that Dave's tutorial will help you, but if you need more information, I just completed an embossed inlay belt bag on my blog. It is always available for anyone to look it.

Good luck

[marine mp]

Dave and King X, Thanks for the intel and the suggestions. Both sites are great and you both do fantastic work. Dave, your tutorial was excellent. Again, thanks and Semper-fi Mike

[leathercrafter]

Could some of you holster makers, who do inlays explain to me how the process is done. I have always wanted to try one, but could never understand how the inlay (whatever it is....shark, elephant, lizard etc.) would be sandwiched (?) into the leather itself. Thanks for all the great wisdom here and your willingness to share. Always thot that was the greatest thing about this forum. Again thanks and Semper-fi MIke

mike, i also dont do holsters but have done a lot of inlays with cowhide you can see them on my gallery, so if i can help just send me a message and i will try to help out. john ivy/sgt/usmc/5811