Skulls & Roses On A Western Rig?

[camano ridge]

Josh, nice job. Again I am also one that does not get excited about skulls however i really like the look of this rig.

Edited February 14, 2014 by camano ridge

[4wheeler4]

Josh, again I am amazed at the quality of your work. Thank you for posting it. I like the theme of the skulls and roses...it is different.

[jackd942]

Great job Josh!

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks Jack, 4Wheeler and Camano! I'm glad you like it, it should deliver today, hopefully the folks that ordered it like it as well!

Best regards, Josh

[Eaglestroker]

Josh, that's very different but you pulled if off well as expected. I haven't seen you do man stitched belts but it looks very nice! Is that white thread with antique over it?

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks Robert, having the Cobra made a big difference on my replies to lined belts! I'd do them by hand, but I really tried not to. With the machine it isn't that big of a deal. I've definitely been doing more of them.

That is white thread but I sewed it after the antique had already been applied. The M&G and saddle soap lifted the dye a little and muddied up the stitching but the result was good, if it weren't for that the white may have been a little "loud".

Best regards, Josh

[Frank]

Nice job Josh

[doubleh]

I'm another that isn't much interested in skulls but that looks good. One of my grandsons hit me up recently to make him a pants belt with skulls and roses. He's got a degree in graphic arts and is really good with pencil drawings so I made him a deal. He draws the pattern he wants and I'll tool a belt using his pattern. I don't do very well drawing anymore as my hands shake too bad to get much done except erasing and cussing so I won't have the frustration of trying to produce a decent pattern.

[Josh Ashman]

Thanks Frank and doubleh!

Getting a good pattern is one of the hardest parts for me too.

[grumpyold]

I'm a big fan of traditional work, it's always nice when done well, but designs out side the box get my attention and always stand out.