Old Joe Report post Posted May 31, 2015 I didn't get to follow through with my multicolor stain idea because Tandy and Michaels don't have regular tan antiquing gel. I ended up going with varying coats of saddle tan and the effect is almost what I was shooting for. I got the seat mounted onto the seat pan and do not recommend the Tandy rivet setter. It's a pain in you know what when working with curved surfaces like a seat pan. I bent 5 of the rivets which is a drag because it scuff the leather a bit. Next time I will lace it. Here is a pic of the finished product, minus the satin sheen. You can see some of the obvious mistakes but overall I am pleased for a first effort (the dark spots are shadows). I am already planning the 2nd version that should be much improved because I leaned a lot on this project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Good on ya looks like your rolling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I like it...Braiding would not look as good as the rivets in my opinion. Good Jo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan28 Report post Posted June 1, 2015 I agree with Bruce about braiding would not look as good as rivets. Then again, I just am not a fan of the edge braiding style. I have the same issue bending the post on copper rivets from time to time. Maybe its the rivets I'm buying, or I'm just hitting it too hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted June 10, 2015 I like the rivets too ! Your overall goal to blend colors works well, nice job especially for a first timer. -- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
