mlapaglia Posted July 3, 2012 Report Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) My thought process and steps on the last belt I made. So I played with the design I wanted to use. Then I looked at the base color and what type of stitching I might want. Black vs White thread. Stamped the pattern. Then dyed it. Dye color will change as it drys more and gets oiled. Cut the Chape and the Billet, applied the antiquing and finish. I did replace this keeper before I was done. That's the process I use on most things I do. I always do tests on the patterns and dye options. I like how it came out and I remembered to not run the design off the end of the billet this time. At that point I thought I was done so I put it aside for a day. In the middle of the night I decided that it didn't look finished so I got up and stitched it. At that point it felt done to me. Edited July 3, 2012 by mlapaglia Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Dwight Posted July 3, 2012 Members Report Posted July 3, 2012 You did good, grasshopper,............. Seriously, Mike, . . . good work, glad you are enjoying your toy. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members jmkjmk2 Posted July 4, 2012 Members Report Posted July 4, 2012 Looks excellent! Quote bit.ly/LeatherTools4Sale Stamps, Swivel Knives, Mallets, Modeling Tools, Etc Message me if you want to buy/sell tools
mlapaglia Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Posted July 4, 2012 You did good, grasshopper,............. Seriously, Mike, . . . good work, glad you are enjoying your toy. May God bless, Dwight It keeps me out of the pool halls and drives the dog crazy when I shoot it across the floor. Thanks for the compliment. This is the first one I was happy with all over. Im getting there. It is a step away from the plain and simple Ive been doing on holsters. Michael Looks excellent! Thank you sir Michael You did good, grasshopper,............. Seriously, Mike, . . . good work, glad you are enjoying your toy. May God bless, Dwight It keeps me out of the pool halls and drives the dog crazy when I shoot it across the floor. Thanks for the compliment. This is the first one I was happy with all over. Im getting there. It is a step away from the plain and simple Ive been doing on holsters. Michael Looks excellent! Thank you sir Michael Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members DoubleC Posted July 4, 2012 Members Report Posted July 4, 2012 Michael, it's truly beautiful. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
mlapaglia Posted July 4, 2012 Author Report Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Michael, it's truly beautiful. Cheryl Thank you ma'am. Edited July 4, 2012 by mlapaglia Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted July 5, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted July 5, 2012 Really like the design on the belt. It looks great. Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.