Boriqua Report post Posted August 17, 2017 I havent posted anything in a while and sold this one off just a bit ago and figured that again it might jostle someones imagination on what can be inlay. So I do a basketweave where I alternatly hand paint some of the weave so it looks kinda like woven straw(ish) Its fun and people really seem to like it but I thought well why not do it in straw and had a genuine Panama straw hat I didnt use much anymore and it was sacrificed to the experiment. I did 6 spi and in hind sight I think I would have liked 5 but .. maybe the next one. Black body with Toquilla straw inlay and cigar colored stitching. Add 1911and you are good Couple of other pix here if anyone is interested http://www.boriqualeather.com/Gallery/index.php/Leather-Holsters/Panama-Straw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bland Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
x101airborne Report post Posted August 17, 2017 If you are doing the straw yourself anyway, you could do different colors and make either a camo pattern or a rattlesnake pattern, or a copperhead pattern, or on and on.... What would you charge someone for a holster like that? Interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Perhaps I misunderstood but I didnt weave the straw. I just cut a section out of a hat I had. I post things hoping to spark someones imagination. My very small contribution to the site. When you are out and about look for interesting textures. I made this about 25 years ago so its certainly not my best work but the inlay was some coconut hair I found under a palm tree in Puerto Rico. I just thought it was cool looking. I have seen shark and ostrich and elephant to death. Its beautiful and if the maker is good makes a tremendous final product but how boring it would be if we all did the same stuff. I am pretty cheap on pricing and that holster sold for $85 plus shipping because I was so disappointed with my stitching choice. Had I loved the piece I would have sold it for $125.00 and I am fortunate to sell just about everything I make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Now THAT is impressive! I'm ready to go out and get a panama hat. I clicked on the link and said "WOW", the trophy wife also said that, and she isn't that into holsters. She has one, she likes it, she's done. (I have NO idea what that must be like!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 18, 2017 i love them both! is the straw and the coconut fiber backed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted August 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, kiwican said: i love them both! is the straw and the coconut fiber backed? Absolutely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 18, 2017 I really like the artistic touch to this using other materials Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted August 18, 2017 Impressive. And last I heard, genuine Panama hats are getting harder to come by as there are fewer and fewer makers. Also, this is driving up the $$, so that was a pretty expensive sacrifice for an experiment, but dang, well done! I like the idea of using different mediums as inlays.... going to keep that one in the back of my mind for future reference! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted August 18, 2017 10 hours ago, YinTx said: Impressive. And last I heard, genuine Panama hats are getting harder to come by as there are fewer and fewer makers. Also, this is driving up the $$, so that was a pretty expensive sacrifice for an experiment, but dang, well done! I like the idea of using different mediums as inlays.... going to keep that one in the back of my mind for future reference! YinTx I have 4 others and I just bought a REALLY Really nice straw hat so I didnt mind sacrificing one that I had enjoyed and was ready for retirement. I have enough material left to do about 3 more holster or ??? So more experimenting to come and maybe next time I wont hate the stitching. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tearghost Report post Posted August 18, 2017 That is really nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamespio Report post Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 5:18 PM, Boriqua said: Perhaps I misunderstood but I didnt weave the straw. I just cut a section out of a hat I had. I post things hoping to spark someones imagination. My very small contribution to the site. When you are out and about look for interesting textures. I made this about 25 years ago so its certainly not my best work but the inlay was some coconut hair I found under a palm tree in Puerto Rico. I just thought it was cool looking. I have seen shark and ostrich and elephant to death. Its beautiful and if the maker is good makes a tremendous final product but how boring it would be if we all did the same stuff. I am pretty cheap on pricing and that holster sold for $85 plus shipping because I was so disappointed with my stitching choice. Had I loved the piece I would have sold it for $125.00 and I am fortunate to sell just about everything I make. I own that same knife and was recently thinking that the cordura sheath it came with might be an appropriate tactical choice, but certainly not a good aesthetic one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 24, 2017 I had a good straw hat once. A goat ate it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted August 25, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 6:18 PM, Boriqua said: Perhaps I misunderstood but I didnt weave the straw. I just cut a section out of a hat I had. I post things hoping to spark someones imagination. My very small contribution to the site. When you are out and about look for interesting textures. I made this about 25 years ago so its certainly not my best work but the inlay was some coconut hair I found under a palm tree in Puerto Rico. I just thought it was cool looking. I have seen shark and ostrich and elephant to death. Its beautiful and if the maker is good makes a tremendous final product but how boring it would be if we all did the same stuff. I am pretty cheap on pricing and that holster sold for $85 plus shipping because I was so disappointed with my stitching choice. Had I loved the piece I would have sold it for $125.00 and I am fortunate to sell just about everything I make. With your pricing I'm not surprised you sell everything you make. Your work is exceptional, and worth every penny. Love the creativity of both the straw and the coconut. You've sparked my imagination, now I need to try to bring it to a finished product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted August 25, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 0:20 PM, Boriqua said: I havent posted anything in a while and sold this one off just a bit ago and figured that again it might jostle someones imagination on what can be inlay. So I do a basketweave where I alternatly hand paint some of the weave so it looks kinda like woven straw(ish) Its fun and people really seem to like it but I thought well why not do it in straw and had a genuine Panama straw hat I didnt use much anymore and it was sacrificed to the experiment. I did 6 spi and in hind sight I think I would have liked 5 but .. maybe the next one. Black body with Toquilla straw inlay and cigar colored stitching. Add 1911and you are good Couple of other pix here if anyone is interested http://www.boriqualeather.com/Gallery/index.php/Leather-Holsters/Panama-Straw I haven't been around in quite awhile. So today I log back in to see what folks are up to. The first thing I see is your holster post. I just have to say WOW! That's very nice work, and great thinking outside the box! Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wykoni Report post Posted August 27, 2017 Is that hand stitching on holster, very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted September 18, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 8:40 PM, Wykoni said: Is that hand stitching on holster, very nice Thank you for your kind works everyone! Yup that is hand stitched ... Not my best though and I just kind of shy my eyes away a little when I look at the pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 19, 2017 Well, that's just completely Awesome. Great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velvetwastaken Report post Posted September 19, 2017 That is stunning! I've thought once or twice about inlaying different materials into a bridle, but always worried about what would happen when I go to clean/oil it later... I don't trust myself not ruin everything. Your work is inspiring though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
