Lobo Report post Posted September 21, 2011 One of my regular customers recently requested that I make one of my Enhanced Avenger models with neutral cant in horsehide for his S&W M&P.45. I selected a nice piece of appropriate weight and went to work. When the finishes had been applied the typical mottling seen in horsehide displayed an incredible pattern and colorations, similar to highly figured hardwoods like maple. Thought I would share the photo with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abram Report post Posted September 21, 2011 That is beautiful and truly one of a kind, great work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted September 21, 2011 That looks very cool....I really like the "irregular" results of horse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRCHolsters Report post Posted September 21, 2011 The color variations are one of my favorite aspects of working with horsehide. I think it gives it a really old world look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Very interesting and quite attractive. I had no idea that horsehide had such attributes. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted September 22, 2011 One of my regular customers recently requested that I make one of my Enhanced Avenger models with neutral cant in horsehide for his S&W M&P.45. I selected a nice piece of appropriate weight and went to work. When the finishes had been applied the typical mottling seen in horsehide displayed an incredible pattern and colorations, similar to highly figured hardwoods like maple. Thought I would share the photo with you. Ray, I've had a similar pattern of coloring show up in a piece of cowhide a while ago, but not quite to that extent. I like the look and if I could figure out how to determine which piece of dead animal skin would produce it, I'd buy a lot of the stuff. It should go without saying that your work is exemplary ... as expected. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickf Report post Posted September 22, 2011 One of my regular customers recently requested that I make one of my Enhanced Avenger models with neutral cant in horsehide for his S&W M&P.45. I selected a nice piece of appropriate weight and went to work. When the finishes had been applied the typical mottling seen in horsehide displayed an incredible pattern and colorations, similar to highly figured hardwoods like maple. Thought I would share the photo with you. Honestly, that is simply stunning. I've seen the striations in horse before, but when paired with that color and that particular piece, that's definitely the most unique I've seen. Well done! On a side note, if you take your curves nice and slow with that machine you can avoid the different stitch lengths and the need to go back over stitches already laid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Honestly, that is simply stunning. I've seen the striations in horse before, but when paired with that color and that particular piece, that's definitely the most unique I've seen. Well done! On a side note, if you take your curves nice and slow with that machine you can avoid the different stitch lengths and the need to go back over stitches already laid. DickF: As you have noticed, my young apprentice continues to build her stitching skills! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted September 22, 2011 On a side note, if you take your curves nice and slow with that machine you can avoid the different stitch lengths and the need to go back over stitches already laid. That's why I try to avoid white thread........and drinking before noon..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rayban Report post Posted September 22, 2011 Lobo..had the same phenomenon this morning with this one...and another example why not to start pounding them too early, I stitched the strap in place backwards and didn't realize it til it was too late......it's for me so it's still a keeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted September 24, 2011 Ya know, a zebra is, technically, a horse...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Grizzly Report post Posted October 4, 2011 Very cool! Would be an awesome accent if the grips were curly maple! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
