benlilly1 Report post Posted September 5, 2011 http://vimeo.com/2397998 Here is a great video about making western holsters. They have a really nice web site too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted September 6, 2011 Interesting video... thanks for the link! I found it particularly interesting that he warned against using acrylic top-coat. He recommends Sno-Seal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted September 6, 2011 I agree - it's interesting to hear different preferences for finishes. Same for dying - last time I dip-dyed a holster, it took several days to completely dry (hanging in my garage, with a fan circulating air through the garage 24x7). When I finally was able to sew it together, there was so much pigment in the leather, that it transferred to my thread, and turned my hands orange when I went to form the holster. Nasty mess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shooter McGavin Report post Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) I agree - it's interesting to hear different preferences for finishes. Same for dying - last time I dip-dyed a holster, it took several days to completely dry (hanging in my garage, with a fan circulating air through the garage 24x7). When I finally was able to sew it together, there was so much pigment in the leather, that it transferred to my thread, and turned my hands orange when I went to form the holster. Nasty mess. gloves, particle. disposable nitrile gloves. Edited September 7, 2011 by Shooter McGavin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted September 7, 2011 gloves, particle. disposable nitrile gloves. LOL - Yeah, yeah. I used to wear gloves, but then I ran out and haven't bought any more... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
