Uncle Dannie Report post Posted January 26, 2012 I have a smooth gunbelt that I wish to do some carving on to match a holster. Can this be done? I don't want to experiment on it and ruin it finding out I can't carve on a finished piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted January 27, 2012 I have a smooth gunbelt that I wish to do some carving on to match a holster. Can this be done? I don't want to experiment on it and ruin it finding out I can't carve on a finished piece. Hello, I am not an expert and I have not tried this, but I'm pretty sure you won't be able to carve the belt. It probably has a finish on it that will prevent it from casing properly, and that finish may interfere with the burnishing (shading) the tools would normally make. However, if I am wrong hopefully someone here will set us both straight. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MHolzer Report post Posted January 28, 2012 It's possible to strip the finish with a deglazer, but I honestly have no idea if the leather would still be toolable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
