Boriqua Report post Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) Havent posted anything in forever so I thought I would put up a couple of recent ones that were fun to make Some of you regulars have seen some of my "Evils" holsters in various configurations but on this last one the gentleman wanted it a bit "darker" in feel so I went ahead and did some intertwining border that felt kind of like stalactites in a cavern but in addition he had that special 1911 (cant remember Manufacturer) that comes with orange grips and wanted me to see if I could tie it in so I decided to try and create a slightly rusty appearance on the wings as if a black surface were developing surface rust. I did it on the holster and mag pouch. Most important .. he liked it. I brought more black into the design area than usual and layered oxblood with some mahogany and some cordovan before stain. Bunch more pix here if you are interested http://www.boriqualeather.com/Ruger Commander Set/ The "evils" motif is a great seller for me and I get alot of calls to do them. I need to keep them interesting to me so they are always a little different. Here is a cleaner version I did recently http://www.boriqualeather.com/Gallery/index.php/Leather-Holsters/1911-Evils-Holster This one is a simple IWB for a compact CZ. It wasnt cured enough to properly mount the hardware but in the final it has 3/16 spacers that lift the clip off the body and of course .. I made sure the screws pointed in the same direction. But here are some pix that might give you some ideas. The throat support is actually a much darker Mahogany which I think with black is a nice handsome color. Still haven't figured out how to get my camera to recognize mahogany. I personally hate body shields but if asked I do them but I have become enamored with Jeff's (JLS Leather) minimalist style when it comes to the body shields and have drastically shrunk mine and can live with them now even if you wont ever find one on any holster I wear. http://www.boriqualeather.com/CZ Compact IWB/ Edited April 5, 2017 by Boriqua Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 5, 2017 Nice clean-looking work! Two things number one I would like to see the backside of the iwb number two what machine are you using to sew these? Or are you hand stitching? Either way very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Sanch said: Nice clean-looking work! Two things number one I would like to see the backside of the iwb number two what machine are you using to sew these? Or are you hand stitching? Either way very nice! There are a couple of pix of the back at the link. It doesnt show the hardware because these pix were taken before it was ready to ship and I didnt take any before it left but it was just solid brass sex bolts. http://www.boriqualeather.com/CZ Compact IWB/ I dont use a machine .. I enjoy hand stitching. I have been flirting with the idea of getting a machine for 6 years now but am one of those crazy people who genuinely likes hand sewing. Kind of a zen thing. I think this year I may buy a Boss and offer two different versions of my stuff with different prices but ... I have been saying that for years. I dont have anything against machines if ya use one .. just a personal choice. Edited April 6, 2017 by Boriqua Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanch Report post Posted April 6, 2017 I prefer not using a machine also. Anyway nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakesBlades Report post Posted April 6, 2017 Awesome as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Man, your work is super close to perfect! That "Evils" motif is really cool too. I really like the skull, is it custom to you? Superb. And I'm only saying super close because your skill exceeds my ability to find anything wrong. It could be completely perfect. It's sick in any case. Edited April 6, 2017 by battlemunky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted April 6, 2017 1 minute ago, battlemunky said: Man, your work is super close to perfect! That "Evils" motif is really cool too. I really like the skull, is it custom to you? Superb. LOL thank you for the kind words .. if it was perfect though .. I would have to find another damn hobby and I am to old to start a new one!! Gotta keep striving for the next level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
