TBigLug Report post Posted March 12, 2017 Got my latest leather project done. 2 layer all hand stitched dog collar for Barney. Used an old brass buckle and D ring off of one of our old horse halters. Gives it the antique look but the strength of new. I blew the lining up of a bunch of stitches on the rear but you won't see them when it's on a 200 lb Great Dane St. Bernard cross anyway, lol. First time doing a long line of stitching on ome item. Lots of room to improve. The decision to dye it mahogony was made after the pieces were glued together so the natural color shows arond the D ring. Holds some sentimental meaning to me. The hardware came off some old halters that my grandfather used for years on our draft horses. Hence the rust and tarnish patina. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 Good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinctive Report post Posted March 13, 2017 I like the old hardware. Can you show us a picture of Barney? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted March 13, 2017 That is not collar that is a waist belt for a normal human lol nice work!!!! And yes i want to se a pic of this war mount you speak of!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBigLug Report post Posted March 15, 2017 I tried to get a couple pictures but he's terrible at focusing for pictures, lol. His neck measurement is 24" right on the nose. When he stands on his back feet he can look my 5'3 wife right in the eyes. Super smart, super protective dog. I raised him to do one thing, protect my wife. He does that job superbly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted March 15, 2017 Your wife could ride him into battle!! You just need to make some armor for him and lovely dog and great looking collar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wedgetail Report post Posted March 16, 2017 Tis not a dog, tis a noble steed! And with that I am sure he shall protect not only thy fair lady, but also the heirloom hardware from your grandfathers draft horses for many years to come. Good work mate, i think it's cool. And I love upcycling stuff, especially if it has semtimental value. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptQuirk Report post Posted March 16, 2017 The cost of Kibbles must be astronomical... as are the piles he leaves! That isn't a dog for beginners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Richardson Report post Posted March 16, 2017 great job on the collar. Awesome dog. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
