Lneal Report post Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Hello, I'm new to leather working and I'm making a holster for my 1911. I've made 5 so far that I'm not happy with, but getting better. The thing that's giving me the most trouble now is molding it to the gun. I've watched some you tubes on it and I think I understand the process, but can't seem to get the nice deep detail I see in other holsters. Here is a picture of the latest one. If anyone has some advice I would appreciate it. The leather is 8/9 oz. Edited June 28, 2016 by Lneal Picture was fuzzy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Got a bigger picture? Can't see much in that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lneal Report post Posted June 28, 2016 I just put a better one in thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted June 28, 2016 This is a good video showing how one maker forms his. How long are you soaking the leather? I typically soak mine for 7-10 seconds. If you soak it too long, the leather won't hold any definition. If you don't soak it long enough, it'll be difficult to form and will burnish too easily. I use a vacuum press for initial molding, then follow up with a bone folder and a couple other very basic tools. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lneal Report post Posted June 28, 2016 Around a minute or so. I guess that's to long. Any chance I could re-soak this one and try again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Tha's funny. "i take a little extra care on the front".. as he's dropping cigarette ash in his lap. Was he just doing that to see if we were watching? And yes, if you haven't applied finish, you can re-wet it. Usually I can tell from the color of the leather, but you have several colors going on there at the same time. Edited June 28, 2016 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted June 28, 2016 As long as you haven't sealed it, you can always dampen it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
particle Report post Posted June 28, 2016 In case you're interested, I'm attaching some reference photos of holsters I've created from that pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lneal Report post Posted June 28, 2016 49 minutes ago, particle said: In case you're interested, I'm attaching some reference photos of holsters I've created from that pattern. Yeah, that's what I'm trying to do. I think I got this pattern from you. Looks very good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lneal Report post Posted June 28, 2016 1 hour ago, JLSleather said: Tha's funny. "i take a little extra care on the front".. as he's dropping cigarette ash in his lap. Was he just doing that to see if we were watching? And yes, if you haven't applied finish, you can re-wet it. Usually I can tell from the color of the leather, but you have several colors going on there at the same time. Yes dying is the next problem I was going to ask about. In that picture it was still wet thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
