Dyed Background Floral Belt

[Double U Leather]

Here's another order ready to go. I really, really like how this turned out. It's background is dyed black, with wide dyed edges. This is the second project with the RTC resist. I'm liking the RTC. And, this is the first time with Angelus dye. It's way lots better than the old Fiebings. No smear, no streak. Anyway, take a look and let me know what ya'll think. Stay blessed gang.

[rosiart]

Here's another order ready to go. I really, really like how this turned out. It's background is dyed black, with wide dyed edges. This is the second project with the RTC resist. I'm liking the RTC. And, this is the first time with Angelus dye. It's way lots better than the old Fiebings. No smear, no streak. Anyway, take a look and let me know what ya'll think. Stay blessed gang.

Very nice. At the risk of sounding really dumb, what does RTC stand for?

[JLSleather]

Yeah, I don't know RTC, either .. but tha's a nice lookin' belt

[Double U Leather]

I don't really know what RTC stands for. It's a product by Bee Natural and came highly recommended by various folks. I was having a lot of trouble with the Fiebings dye and Clear Lac smearing. There wasn't an ounce of smear using Angelus dye and RTC. I promise you, I was as nervous as a barefooted boy in a red ant pile when I started putting the RTC on. I could just see the "smear gremlins" ruing the whole thing. Thank God, literally, it worked out.

[terrymac]

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I don't really know what RTC stands for. It's a product by Bee Natural and came highly recommended by various folks. I was having a lot of trouble with the Fiebings dye and Clear Lac smearing. There wasn't an ounce of smear using Angelus dye and RTC. I promise you, I was as nervous as a barefooted boy in a red ant pile when I started putting the RTC on. I could just see the "smear gremlins" ruing the whole thing. Thank God, literally, it worked out.

Waybe,

Have you tried the saddle oil from Bee's? It really adds a Golden hue to the leather and doesn't darken as neatsfoot or funny colors with EVo. Are you still using the Fiebing's antique. I have never had a problem with the dye and neatlac smearing, but I have always let the dye dry for at least a day and then buffed before applying the resist. It looks like the RTC works as well as netlac, never thought I would be saying that. Seems like I read where Barry King was recommending the RTC. Never too old to learn. By the way, belt looks great.

Terry

[Dallas Cowboy]

Very nice work. LOve that!! I do have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

Do you cut your own blanks or do you order them from some other company?

How much would your normally charge for a belt like this.

Very nice craftsmanship!!!!

[Double U Leather]

Terry....I've never tried the Bee Natural oil. As happy as I am with the RTC, I sure might think about it. Barry is the one who recommended the RTC to me. I called him in a twist one day after the Fiebings smeared on me. He suggested the Angelus dye and the Bee Natural RTC. And along the way, it seems I tried every combination in the world...neatsfoot, then dye...dye first, then neatsfoot...same methods with EVO...let it dry for days...let it dry for minutes....same results. I never had any trouble back in the day when they made Neat Lac in an aerosol. When I had to start using Clear Lac and wiping it on with sheepskin, then the train wreck began. As for the antique, I'm using Eco-Flow gel. It seems to work okay for me. Goes on smoother and less blotchy for me. Anyway, thanks for the nice words, and the hint about the Bee Natural oil.

Dallas...I cut my own. The first thing I do when I get a side is square off an edge (neck end to other end), and then cut about 3 or 4 strips the length of the hide 1 1/2" wide. It seems I sell quite a few belts, and I always like to have plenty of belt making material on hand. My base price for the floral belts starts at $225. This one, being dyed, cost the fella a tad more...LOL.

[Dallas Cowboy]

Thats a great price for a belt with that much craftsmanship. Props to you and your skills man. So I'm guessing you are ordering veg-tanned 8-9 oz sides?

Edited May 12, 2012 by Dallas Cowboy

[Double U Leather]

Dallas....yes sir. I order 8-9 oz. Herman Oak sides from Springfield leather. And, I line each belt with a 2-3 oz. Royal Oak leather. As I said earlier, the base price for my belts is $225. This order is selling for a good bit more than that.

[Dallas Cowboy]

Why do you prefer to line all your belts? SOrry for the questions but your work is amazing and i am VERY new to all of this. DC