New rifle sling finished

[georgiapine85]

Here's the latest rifle sling I finished this evening for a buddy of mine. I used Eco flo super sheen for the resist and Eco Flo med. brown antique gel over that. Buffed it good and topped it off with a couple of good coats of Aussie using a hair dryer to get it to penetrate better, then I buffed it again.  The buck came from an old hunting book cover that was my grandfathers.

[bikermutt07]

That looks great. Do you have good luck with the steps you mention about the Aussie?

I usually just apply a thin coat and let it rest a day, then buff it.

[Mattsbagger]

18 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said:

That looks great. Do you have good luck with the steps you mention about the Aussie?

I usually just apply a thin coat and let it rest a day, then buff it.

Chief has a video doing slings and one with guitar straps. That's his process. Front and back. It really does darken the leather when I tried it on a couple scrap pieces. 

[bikermutt07]

I see.

[garypl]

2 hours ago, georgiapine85 said:

Here's the latest rifle sling I finished this evening for a buddy of mine. I used Eco flo super sheen for the resist and Eco Flo med. brown antique gel over that. Buffed it good and topped it off with a couple of good coats of Aussie using a hair dryer to get it to penetrate better, then I buffed it again.  The buck came from an old hunting book cover that was my grandfathers.

That’s a fine looking sling!  Nice job.  Did you paint the carvings and letters or is that the natural color?

[georgiapine85]

Yes that way seems to work well. I actually learned how to do these by watching Chiefs videos. They were a big help. The Black River Laser templates are great. Thanks guys.

[georgiapine85]

garypl, that is the natural color of the leather with eco flo super sheen used as a resist for the antique gel.

[bikermutt07]

I use some black River templates. They are great.

[JMcC]

Good looking sling. I haven't ever tried my hand at figure carving but you did a good job with the deer.