Members robert Posted June 15, 2008 Members Report Posted June 15, 2008 This is a belt I made for my son a couple of weeks ago. The pattern is by Carey Blanchard. It is 1.5" wide, with 1" billets, on 6/7 oz leather, lined with 6/7 oz, so it is a pretty heavy belt. Finish is Sheridan brown antique on top of Neatlac and sealed with Tankote. It is machine stitched with a Boss. Critiques welcome - I am always wanting to hear what other folks do. Did anybody else try this pattern? It was provided by the Leather Crafter's Journal with a subscription renewal notice. robert PS. Happy Fathers Day to you dads. Quote
Members rustyriggin Posted June 15, 2008 Members Report Posted June 15, 2008 Great looking belt Robert, keep it up. Rusty Quote
Members Storm Posted June 16, 2008 Members Report Posted June 16, 2008 Beautifully done. Like how you finished off the inside with decorative carving. Bet he really liked it. Storm Quote
Members indypbear Posted June 16, 2008 Members Report Posted June 16, 2008 (edited) Robert, Great job on the Sheridan pattern by Blanchard and i really like the decorative cuts on the inside. That reminds me of the post a couple of months ago by Keith Seidel he sold for $16,400. His was an acorn/oak leaf design and he had the decorative cuts inside. He had said he had about $6000 worth of custom silver on it. What about the edges? Are your going to slick them. That would really finish it off professionally. Keep up the good work. John aka Indy Edited June 16, 2008 by indypbear Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted June 16, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted June 16, 2008 robert , a very nice belt your son will be proud to weare that belt......... why did you not slick the edges? Quote
Members robert Posted June 17, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 17, 2008 Indy, if anything about my belt reminded you in any way of the belt that Kieth had on here, I am very flattered . He does amazing work. Carving the inside is easy . I don't do anything fancy, just a wave pattern - anybody that lines their belts can do it. It is a nice touch that draws compliments from your customers. Re the slicking, I actually slicked the edges, but after a couple of weeks of wear those little furry edges come up - argggg! ... I dont seem to have a problem when I use an edge coat, but i just wanted to leave this one natural, so i rubbed it with water and a wooden slicker. On the few occasions I do that, I end up re-slicking after some wear. How do you folks slick natural edges? Any tips appreciated.... Thanks all, for the nice comments and for any ideas on slickingn (or anything else). Quote
Pip Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Use spit then slick gives a lovely edge, I got taught this at the weekend, you can then edge coat or not choice is yours. The guy told me it works due to amylase an enzyme in your split with breaks down structural polymers like starch to simple sugars. its a bit gross but boy does it work. use a bone folder to slick, gives a lovely smooth edge and plenty of control. Quote
Ian Posted June 17, 2008 Report Posted June 17, 2008 Use spit then slick gives a lovely edge, LOL - I though I was the only one using spit. Yes, it does give a super slick edge. Quote
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