Members Eaglestroker Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) I recently traded some work for a nice Model 28 Highway Patrolman. This rig for a 4" Colt Python was the last of our deal, as I was going along dying a few different belts edges I accidentally dipped my dauber in the black dye, and by the time I caught it, it was to late. After emailing the customer with updated photos I asked if he wanted me to precede as is or start over. He not only told me to go on with it, but to finish it as I see fit. I used a black antique and am quite happy with the results of my mistake -Robert Edited June 24, 2012 by Eaglestroker Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 That does look very nice! Rich color. Lucky for you! Quote
Contributing Member Samalan Posted June 24, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 24, 2012 Another beautility piece , very nice work Quote
Members Redninja Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 That was some great work and the black finish sets it off. I may try that technique. Del Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 Really really nice! Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Contributing Member SooperJake Posted June 24, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 24, 2012 Nice ! Guns for holsters bartering...where do we sign up? Jake Quote Once you know what the magician know.... it isn't magic anymore.
Members katsass Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 From the old Grump; Adapt, persevere and overcome --- Damned good looking rig. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
Members Eaglestroker Posted June 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 That does look very nice! Rich color. Lucky for you! Thank you, definitely my new favorite color. Another beautility piece , very nice work Thank you That was some great work and the black finish sets it off. I may try that technique. Del Del, Thanks for the compliments. If it makes a difference I use the Gel formula fiebings antique, applied with shearling and wiped off with a rag. -Robert Really really nice! Thanks Shooter! Nice ! Guns for holsters bartering...where do we sign up? Jake Hey Jake, just have to kick the right stones. I do a lot of local trading. I joke with friends that leatherworking is the best thing to ever happen to my gun addiction. -Robert I love it. Thank you! From the old Grump; Adapt, persevere and overcome --- Damned good looking rig. Mike Thank you Mike, glad it worked out for everyone as this belt would most certainly not fit me. -Robert Quote
Members mattsh Posted June 24, 2012 Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 Gorgeous! That is beautiful. So you applied a black antique over the top of the mahogany color? Sorry...didnt follow where the black antique was applied. I see the black edges Quote "Courage brother, do not stumble, though thy path be dark as night: There is a star to guide the humble, trust in God, and do the right. Let the road be dark and dreary and its end far out of sight. Face it bravely, strong or weary. Trust God, and do the right." - General Norman Schwarzkopf
Members Eaglestroker Posted June 24, 2012 Author Members Report Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) Gorgeous! That is beautiful. So you applied a black antique over the top of the mahogany color? Sorry...didnt follow where the black antique was applied. I see the black edges Matt, it's fiebings professional lt brown, cut with alcohol. 50/50 give or take 5-25% Do everything as normal. When ready for final finish, apply light coat of something as a resist (people argue about what, I use the same thing I use as a finish). Wipe on the black antique, don't let it sit for long or it will bleed through your resist, and wipe it off. Reapply as need it will be obvious what needs touching up if you have tooled it. When all this is done LEAVE IT ALONE, I do this last thing so it will sit at least 8 hours before I touch it again. If you rush the final finish the antique will rub up and onto your brush if you don't apply by airbrush, I use a sponge brush with the finish cut very thin. May be right, may be wrong, but whatever it is it works for me. I attached a picture of the belt where you can see a 'line' where the antique is and isn't applied. I also attached one in mahogany done the same way, but with what I call a 'lick' of black all the way to the stitching. I don't care for mahogany as I find the color overbearing, some folks do though. -Robert Edited June 24, 2012 by Eaglestroker Quote
Members sgb Posted June 27, 2012 Members Report Posted June 27, 2012 I like it, very classy look. Quote "It's easier to avoid conflict than it is to survive it" - SGB
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