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Here's one I recently wrapped up for one of the Cabela's 1860 army replicas. I figured out a new process along the way that adds a nice antiquing effect with tandy water stains. I applied the dark brown water stain too thick on the belt, and it looked essentially black. I took some denatured alcohol and and old (clean) sock and rubbed it down. Not only did I get the color I wanted, but it stayed dark in the tooling and gave it a little artificial wear. I liked it so much I did it to the holster and cap pouch as well.

SO test it out on a scrap and see if you like the effect. I have gotten so much from this forum I wanted to share what I found. It works best when the surface has dried but hasn't quite gone all the way, although the belt had 24 hours before I tried it.

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Nice job! Love the finish! Thanks for sharing.

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Great looking rig. Love the way you used the mulefoot.

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Great looking rig. Love the way you used the mulefoot.

Dito. Will steal your design ;)

"If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?"

Tuco Ramírez

 

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Very nice work. And thanks for sharing the technique.

tk

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That is a sweet, sweet rig! The leather looks like it has an aged look as if you reached back and took it from the past.

Love it.

Jim R. Simmons

Etowah River Leather

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Good lookin' rig!

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