Lobo Posted September 21, 2011 Report 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
Members Abram Posted September 21, 2011 Members Report Posted September 21, 2011 That is beautiful and truly one of a kind, great work. Quote
Members Rayban Posted September 21, 2011 Members Report Posted September 21, 2011 That looks very cool....I really like the "irregular" results of horse. Quote
Members JRCHolsters Posted September 21, 2011 Members Report 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
wizard of tragacanth Posted September 22, 2011 Report Posted September 22, 2011 Very interesting and quite attractive. I had no idea that horsehide had such attributes. Nick Quote
Members katsass Posted September 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Members dickf Posted September 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Lobo Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report 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
Members Rayban Posted September 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Rayban Posted September 22, 2011 Members Report 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
Members Big O Posted September 24, 2011 Members Report Posted September 24, 2011 Ya know, a zebra is, technically, a horse...... Quote
Members The Grizzly Posted October 4, 2011 Members Report Posted October 4, 2011 Very cool! Would be an awesome accent if the grips were curly maple! Quote
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