rdb Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Guy owns a Country Western Club outside of Raleigh. He plays there occasionally, too. He wanted a 52" with just basketweave, his initials, and 3" wide at the shoulder, with lining...so that's what he got. Ain't custom Leather great...lol. Bull Hide, with garment leather (reversed) lining. 277 nylon on the Artisan. Sunburst dye made of Saddle Tan first, Light Brown along the edge, and Hi-Lite as the antique. Total time was 7-8 hrs. I don't know if that's good or bad, but that's what it took. Pics may not come out great...fading light, and I think I wasn't close enough. But in real life, it looks pretty good. Thanx fer lookin' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted October 7, 2008 That looks great! I have almost an identical order for a friends son, hope mine turns out as great as yours did! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Thanx Brad, I'm sure you'll do just fine. Here's a few clearer ones...hope they don't show all the mistooks...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Thanx Brad, I'm sure you'll do just fine.Here's a few clearer ones...hope they don't show all the mistooks...lol Thanks I hope so, I first have to finish my wife's purse. she keeps changing the design right before I start working on it.... Grrrr.... Do you have any pictures of the back side of the strap and what did you use for padding if anything? I was thinking about adding some yoga mat between the layers of leather, they want it to be padded and lined. The yoga mat I have is one of the blue $10 ones from Walmart, I am using part of it for padding a motorcycle seat I have yet to start as well.... This working for a living is really starting to interfere with my hobby..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted October 7, 2008 Good one rdb! The evening sun can be great to shoot in. The bar owner will be happy! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted October 8, 2008 Very nice Dave, just the right amount of rustic 'old wild west' look Good to see you're keeping busy Ian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted October 8, 2008 Thanx Tom, Ian. That's why "Show Off" exists. Everybody needs a pat on the back once in awhile...lol Yep Ian, I'm getting busier every week. It ain't enough to make a living yet, but I'm working at it twice as hard than when I get paid for a job...sheesh...lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted June 29, 2009 i like it good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
