S&W Model 10 holster

[alpha2]

[Rohn]

That is very nice. Great job on the basket weave.  What dye did you use? Looks like it is antiqued, is it?

[alpha2]

The antique is Fiebings Dark Brown Antique Finish and the stain is Eco-Flo Saddle Tan. I keep thinking I should do something a little darker, but I just love Saddle Tan. I did a couple of applications to darken it just a bit. This is my second holster, and I learned A LOT from the first one!

[CaptQuirk]

A really nice job for a second attempt. I can't wait to see what else you do. The stitching looks like it might be a little close to the edge, but that isn't likely to be an issue. So, good job, and keep it up!

[alpha2]

Yeah, I've been moving the stitching in a bit lately. I noticed that too. Thanks.

[Rohn]

2 hours ago, alpha2 said:

The antique is Fiebings Dark Brown Antique Finish and the stain is Eco-Flo Saddle Tan. I keep thinking I should do something a little darker, but I just love Saddle Tan. I did a couple of applications to darken it just a bit. This is my second holster, and I learned A LOT from the first one!

Thanks for the reply, alpha2.  I do a lot of holsters with BW and antique all of them (except black, of course).  It sure makes the BW look nice.  Hope you don't mind me asking another question - What finish do you use before the antique finish?  I use Fiebings tan-kote. 

I really like your holster.

[CaptQuirk]

@alpha2- I tend to shoot for 3/16" for my stitching, so I mark the line in a little more, so that I still have that 3/16" worth after sanding and shaping the edges. But like I said, you are doing a great job.

[alpha2]

15 hours ago, CaptQuirk said:

@alpha2- I tend to shoot for 3/16" for my stitching, so I mark the line in a little more, so that I still have that 3/16" worth after sanding and shaping the edges. But like I said, you are doing a great job.

That's where I lost the edge distance. Somehow forgot to allow for the sanding and shaping.

BTW, I lied about the saddle tan, this time I used Eco-Flo Briar Brown 50/50 with water. 

I am presently using Fiebings spray finish for the first coat, then antiquing. Buffing between each coat of stuff, at least two coats of finish after final stain.

Thanks for the compliments, my friends! 

[Brown64]

Very nice indeed. The basket weave shows up real nice. 

[HBAR]

Alpha2,

It looks very nice. I dont know how long you have been working leather but it is very nice.

 

what are you stitching with?  If you need to use a stitcher (or any other equipment) you are welcome to come out and use mine.  I think you know where I am.

Edited December 19, 2016 by HBAR