Members brathair Posted August 27, 2012 Members Report Posted August 27, 2012 I didn't find a topic quite like this on the search, so... I am curious to see if anyone out there has any favorite dyes/stains that they like to combine to make an original color for their holsters? Also what color combinations are your favorites when doing two tone, or inlay pieces? I know as for myself when I am looking for a deeper red I like the color I get when mixing Fiebings yellow and Ox Blood. Quote
KAYAK45 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Posted August 27, 2012 I didn't find a topic quite like this on the search, so... I am curious to see if anyone out there has any favorite dyes/stains that they like to combine to make an original color for their holsters? Also what color combinations are your favorites when doing two tone, or inlay pieces? I know as for myself when I am looking for a deeper red I like the color I get when mixing Fiebings yellow and Ox Blood. Don't you guys in UTAH ever sleep? OK, how about oxblood and black for a black cherry. Black cherry is one great color you cannot buy! Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members brathair Posted August 27, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2012 Don't you guys in UTAH ever sleep? OK, how about oxblood and black for a black cherry. Black cherry is one great color you cannot buy! I like that I will have to give it a try. and we sleep about as much as they do in Illinois. In all seriousness, I got lucky and am working graves this week. Quote
Members lightingale Posted August 27, 2012 Members Report Posted August 27, 2012 I've never made a holster, but if I did I'd airbrush it two-tone. Such as tan and dark brown, or red and black. Quote Salukifeathers.com
Members katsass Posted August 27, 2012 Members Report Posted August 27, 2012 From the old grump; I basically like contrast -- colors, and/or textures. I also like inlay work. With those in mind, here's a few things I've come up with. 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 brathair Posted August 27, 2012 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2012 I really like the brown with ostrich inlay. It looks to be a standard yellow. Do you remember what brown you used to match it? From the old grump; I basically like contrast -- colors, and/or textures. I also like inlay work. With those in mind, here's a few things I've come up with. Mike Quote
Members katsass Posted August 28, 2012 Members Report Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) brathair, That one is done with Fiebing's Dark Brown, cut 50/50 with denatured alcohol. I used multiple coats for uniform color and good absorption. The ostrich leg is 'cognac' color, and not quite as yellow as it appears in the pic. I think the afternoon sun caused the color shift. Mike Edited August 28, 2012 by katsass 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.
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