Forester Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted January 10, 2020 Nice work. I don't think it needs additional distressing but that's your call, of course. nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cardinal leather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted January 15, 2020 Nice work is the toe plug stitched in it's hard to tell from the photo thanks for showing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forester Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1961Mike Report post Posted May 22, 2020 HI Forester Chuck would have been proud and Kid Terico would have bought it. Later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzShooter Report post Posted May 23, 2020 Now I like this one a lot. Good design and I like the lining. I always line my holsters too. It looks great the way it is. When you figure out how to age it please post another picture. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forester Report post Posted May 23, 2020 Hello All I am happy with the ageing, just wondered how other leather workers aged theirs. Regards Forester Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toxo Report post Posted May 23, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 4:17 AM, cardinal leather said: 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. This^ You have to experiment with the type of wax and/or felt pad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted May 29, 2020 Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forester Report post Posted May 29, 2020 Hi All It sold today, so somebody likes it. Regards Forester Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyattEarp Report post Posted August 25, 2020 Really nice job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chakotay Report post Posted October 4, 2020 On 5/23/2020 at 10:50 AM, Forester said: Hello All I am happy with the ageing, just wondered how other leather workers aged theirs. Regards Forester Here's a video I made making and aging a cartridge belt. It's the same techniques I use for holsters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted October 4, 2020 great video, Man it takes some work to make something look used lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWheeler331 Report post Posted October 5, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 10:02 AM, Chakotay said: Here's a video I made making and aging a cartridge belt. It's the same techniques I use for holsters. I watched all of your videos when I was first starting out and still go back to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
