snubbyfan Report post Posted January 1, 2015 On a lark I made a blue jean inspired holster for a S&W J frame snubby. Somebody saw it and sent me a check for one like it to fit a S&W 3" L frame. The interestin' part is that I'm intentionally trying to make the color splotchy and streaky to simulate faded denim. I've always prided myself on my even dye jobs. And now I'm intentionally trying to mess one up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Don't you just love trying to forget how perfect you prefer to have things done, just for a client? I know how you feel. Strive to ensure that everything is even and perfect and all of the sudden you get someone who wants you to throw your ideals out the window and actually do half-assed job of it. Oh well, guess long as the checks no be bouncin', we be doing what THEY want. Have a Happy New Year Snubby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Makes me think of a rifle sling I made once. Customer wanted it unfinished, no dye, no top coat, no tooling, just a plain leather strap with raw edges. I was happy to get that thing out of my house. I did manage to give it a little flash with a solid brass polished harness buckle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 1, 2015 So you just couldn't resist could you? Feel the same way about a finished item that has been dyed perfectly only to have the client request that the burnished edges be left natural. If the color is right it isn't too bad but it just don't look right on a very dark finish. They get what they want and that is what they pay for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Before I retired I was in business providing "Service for Fee" to the Department of Defense. They have very strange requests sometimes. One of my old colleagues told me once when I was fretting over something like this and it's been great advice in my life since, he said and i quote, "Find out what the SOB wants, and give it to them." It's not any easier than that!!! Doesn't mean I will put my maker's mark on it, but I'll sure sell it to em. Different people like different things, my dad told me once, "If every body in the world liked the same things, there would only be one flavor of ice cream." Sorry to ramble, I just like to talk, last piece of advice I got once and this is to me, "Never say Blah, Blah, Blah, when Blah is sufficient." Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted January 1, 2015 LOVE IT CHIEF. GREAT WISDOM AND GREAT ADVICE. GOD BLESS. RAY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Yup, sellin' the stuff somebody wants helps me to afford what I want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
