My First Belt

[JAZZMAN]

Thanks Avion, i will add that stamp to my next tandy order, just debating whether or not to join their elite club for cheaper prices.

[Avion]

I went gold when I started messing with leather March 1st....I already wished I'd chosen elite

I went gold when I started messing with leather March 1st....I already wished I'd chosen elite

[Wicked Welts]

That belt looks great and I second the mention of Nigel's reviews on the irons, it looks like he has that scienced out too.

[gzustak]

That is some awesome work! Is that a suede backing? And would like to know your finishing technique. Did you apply some type of resist when applying dye in order to retain the lighter highlights?

George

[Avion]

Thanks for the kind words g. The belt is a run of the mill $14.99 belt blank from Tandy. No backing, just regular veg- tan. My finish consisted of 3 coats of super sheen painted on the stamp, 6 hours apart and allowed to dry overnight....about 7-8 hours. I used Fiebings Tan, applied with a wool dauber...I would do both sides about 10" worth, and wipe off the excess with a rag from old t-shirt. Then I did the same thing with Tandy gel antique. The rest was just stitching, burnishing and coating the edges, Thanks again.

[MonicaJacobson]

That's a nice looking belt, Avion.

[Avion]

Thank you for the compliment Monica!