Members jammon Posted June 2, 2008 Members Report Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) I made the mistake of poor planning so I picked up a guitar strap kit. This was one of the most difficult pieces I've worked on due to the quality of the leather. It was tough to carve and just wouldnt take a coat of dye consistently. This is how it looked before deglazing and using Fiebing's black to get it a consistent coloring. I wanted to just black the background in the design and use tan. I was still happy with it all black (forgot to grab an all black pic). Edited for my poor typing and grammar : ) Edited June 2, 2008 by jammon Quote Fatt Daddy Kustom Leather
Contributing Member Jordan Posted June 2, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted June 2, 2008 I have noted the same as to quality, No telling how long a kit has been packaged and there always seems to be sunlight darkening problems from sitting in the store. I will only buy a kit to use as a pattern now. Quote
Members Storm Posted June 2, 2008 Members Report Posted June 2, 2008 Absolutely right! The problem with the kits is that the leather is not always the best. Bets to use the kit as a pattern. I keep matte board around and make my own long term patterns from that. Nice work on the skulls. Storm Quote Please keep in mind that unless I ask for anyones critique I do not want nor require same.
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