xyshannen Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Just wanted to show off a couple of recent projects I've done. The first is a seat for my 2008 Lance Vintage Scooter. I used 9-12 oz veg tan saddle skirting. Solid copper rivets, and my first attempt at hand lacing. For the lacing, I wanted it to stand out but not be huge lace so I first laced with single filament nylon thread for strength then went back over it with 1mm round leather lace. I also am testing using actual copper wire as a lace. It's supposed to be corrosion proof but I wanted to test this one something for me before ever using it on something I would sell. 2 months later and so far so good. I didn't want to damage the original seat so I made this as more of a seat cover that I wet molded to the original seat. I made the but pan hum more pronounced and supported it with foam padding thats just glued in place. Once installed the padding should ever move. I attached the seat and the back rest with pig skin straps. Also another first for me was this helmet. I took an old beanie helmet and wet molded and wrapped it in 3oz veg tan leather. Then used 12oz bridal leather for the bottom trim. I used solid copper rivets and hand stitching to put it all together. The color of both the helmet and the seat was attained by applying neatsfoot oil. The right side of the helmet isn't a different color, my light was almost gone when I took this pic and even with the flash the right side is in shadow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
