Members Forester Posted January 10, 2020 Members Report Posted January 10, 2020 Hi All Distressed Plainsman Holster, To Fit 1873 Colt SAA With 7.5 Inch Barrel. Not easy to dirty it up after spending a few days making it! Any advice on ageing would be welcome as this is the first time I have tried it. Made from laminated 6-7 oz veg tan leather and sand coloured suede with reduced Fiebings walnut pro dye. Inspiration from Chuck Burrows RIP. Regards Forester Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted January 10, 2020 CFM Report Posted January 10, 2020 That's a nice rig alright, I like how you did the plug especially. When I want something distressed I let my teenage son use it for a couple of weeks lol. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Josh Ashman Posted January 10, 2020 Members Report Posted January 10, 2020 Very nice Forester! great job! I've heard that a great way to "distress" leather is to throw it in a clothes dryer for a while. I tried it once, put a brand new, slightly damp holster in the dryer with a load of towels my better half had just finished drying. Left it in for about 30 minutes and it did seem to "age" the leather a fair amount. That was some time ago and haven't had the urge to try it again, so that that for what it's worth. you might experiment around a little and see if it works for you. Anyway, again, great job! That's a nice looking holster! Best, Josh Quote
wizard of tragacanth Posted January 10, 2020 Report Posted January 10, 2020 Nice work. I don't think it needs additional distressing but that's your call, of course. nick Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted January 10, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted January 10, 2020 Looks well. I concur. No more to distress it. When you think it needs 'just a wee bit more' - thats when to stop. Less is more Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
cardinal leather Posted January 11, 2020 Report Posted January 11, 2020 I watched a u tube vid on this item. the guy used candle wax rubbed on the project n rubbed it with some kind of pad. if you google dieselpunk.ro u can review the vid. for yourself. Quote
Members dikman Posted January 11, 2020 Members Report Posted January 11, 2020 Distressing a holster is a bit like weathering model planes and tanks, the trick is to look at the parts that will get worn, like edges and raised parts, whereas areas that are "protected" by being below the surface level will not show wear, but may fade a bit or get darker from built up grime. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Contributing Member Samalan Posted January 15, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted January 15, 2020 Nice work is the toe plug stitched in it's hard to tell from the photo thanks for showing Quote
Members Forester Posted January 16, 2020 Author Members Report Posted January 16, 2020 Yes the toe plug is stitched in, I make the groove nice and deep, makes it neat and easier to sew in. Quote
Members 1961Mike Posted May 22, 2020 Members Report Posted May 22, 2020 HI Forester Chuck would have been proud and Kid Terico would have bought it. Later Quote
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