Guitar Strap For A Friend

[billybopp]

Here are a few shots of a recently completed guitar strap for a friend of mine. You probably can't guess what band he likes. It's about 4 oz veg tan with a deer lining, and a pick holder on back. I bought the deer hide on sale, and it was just crap when it arrived. The grain side was terribly wrinkly and looked like it had been dragged through a coal mine. I kept it anyway and ended up using the flesh side for this and other projects! Props for the deer idea to Colt Knight. This feels like buttah against skin!

[Frederiek]

Awesome strap! Very nice detail, the brick pattern. So neatly painted too, very well done.

Edited August 11, 2014 by Frederiek

[billybopp]

Thanks. Lots was learned on this project. And lots will never be attempted again. LOL

[fishstick21]

That is awesome, nice work!

[Stephenpuhakish]

Awesome...

So did you hit "the wall"

Or add "another brick in the wall"

Sorry couldn't resist lol

[billybopp]

Thanks! LOL ... There were certainly some brick walls hit on this project.

Pictures don't really show the depth of the color on the rainbow, but what a time getting it on there. The acrylic that I used goes on very transparent, so there had to be a white ground beneath, and then two to four airbrushed color coats for each color. But it has the kind of depth that you see in a really nice car finish!

Bill

[leatherquestions]

Well done. You incorporated the theme very well.

Tip

[billybopp]

Thanks to All.