immiketoo Report post Posted February 17, 2019 My godson has grown into a fine young man who has chosen an honorable profession. When he asked me to make a holster for him, I gladly accepted the job! I hope you like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aven Report post Posted February 17, 2019 Well done Mike! Good on your godson for choosing to serve. My uncle was a firefighter in his younger days. I loved and respected him even more when I found out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 17, 2019 That turned out fantastic! such intense colors. Is there stitching underneath that to hold the holster shape over time? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 17, 2019 Gorgeous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 17, 2019 1 hour ago, YinTx said: That turned out fantastic! such intense colors. Is there stitching underneath that to hold the holster shape over time? YinTx What would you guess, knowing me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverForgeStudio Report post Posted February 17, 2019 Bravo- as always- awesome. I enjoy your work- Thanks for sharing this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted February 17, 2019 that is very nice. I hope your godson truly enjoys carrying such a beautiful holster. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverForgeStudio Report post Posted February 17, 2019 @immiketoo - OK so I have tried to "fade" black to blue and an orange to black without much success- still learning... Love the bordering around the piece- do you do the red first then wash the black onto the edges? I am thinking multiple light coats of the black- but hoping you can shed some light on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted February 17, 2019 Another extraordinary piece, Mike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, SilverForgeStudio said: @immiketoo - OK so I have tried to "fade" black to blue and an orange to black without much success- still learning... Love the bordering around the piece- do you do the red first then wash the black onto the edges? I am thinking multiple light coats of the black- but hoping you can shed some light on it. Usually I leave the darkest color until last, however, with red and black, I do the black first otherwise it rubs off. I start with the lightest part of the fade and work toward the edge which is darkest. That way, any overspray doesn’t go onto the body of the piece. 5 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: Another extraordinary piece, Mike. Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noobleather Report post Posted February 18, 2019 The colour really pops!what type of gold paint did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Bright and impressive work, Mike! Although I can not remember any your work, about which I could not say the same thing (as least) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted February 18, 2019 This is one of them times when you question your parents skills to pick your god parents... Great looking work Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverForgeStudio Report post Posted February 18, 2019 7 hours ago, immiketoo said: That way, any overspray doesn’t go onto the body of the piece Ah Ha! Another reason to learn the airbrush... Thank you Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, battlemunky said: This is one of them times when you question your parents skills to pick your god parents... Great looking work Mike! Well, they picked me long before I had any skills, so pure luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rbarleatherworks Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Wow ... that is beautiful... thanks for sharing !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spacedog Report post Posted February 18, 2019 That is gorgeous. Awesome color fade, great lettering. Bravo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Thanks again folks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted February 18, 2019 1 hour ago, immiketoo said: Well, they picked me long before I had any skills, so pure luck. I meant mine! I wonder if its too late. They could just send you an email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Lol...that’s fine dude. Send them my way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 2:58 PM, immiketoo said: What would you guess, knowing me? Knowing you, I wouldn't guess. That's why I asked. Figured you might have some nifty secret technique up your sleeve better than the obvious 3 layered setup I was guessing at! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Very nice indeed. May he never have to draw from it!... unless at a range of course. And I am an H&K fan even when they are blue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakesBlades Report post Posted February 19, 2019 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, noobleather said: The colour really pops!what type of gold paint did you use? This is Lumiere. 55 minutes ago, ABHandmade said: Bright and impressive work, Mike! Although I can not remember any your work, about which I could not say the same thing (as least) Thank you.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeatherPlusArtGalore Report post Posted February 19, 2019 Very nice work. I love the color and the detail. Very awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
