FrenchMich Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Hello, My last job, a pair of spurs straps. I got inspired from a design of Bob Park (I could almost say I copied it ... Sorry Mister Park please excuse me). After Carving and before assembly After assembly. Buckles and conchos are from CONCHOS.COM Leather is two layers of 8/9 Oz Natural stamping and molding straps Hermann Oak without color, only ''bouche pores'' in French, I don't know the name in English (if somebody can help me?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rleather Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Very nice work. In English it would be natural. I will have to visit Conchos.com , thanks for the info. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 24, 2021 Very impressive work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchMich Report post Posted September 24, 2021 37 minutes ago, rleather said: Very nice work. In English it would be natural. I will have to visit Conchos.com , thanks for the info. I misspoked, I'm looking for the translation for ''bouche pores'' it's a product which clogs the pores of the leather to make it waterproof and at the same time, gives it a slightly satin appearance. For that, I use a French Product originally intended for wood treatment. It's nammed Matine Luxor of the Brand Surgand. Thanks Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 24, 2021 The depth on the carving is quite deep just outside those loops Mich and it looks awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted September 26, 2021 Those straps are a work of art! I like Hermann Oak for making tack - tight fibers and nice finish are consistent from hide to hide. Dr. Google says "bouche pores" is wood grain filler in English. You're using it as a resist for the finish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchMich Report post Posted September 26, 2021 Thank you Tom, The ''bouche pores" is not a mastic , it's a fluid filler which clogs leather pores. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintJoy18 Report post Posted January 23, 2022 Those are beautiful. One question though... How are you attaching the body of the strap to the button on the heel band? You don't seem to have any slots cut in the body to accommodate them the way you do in the strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmCa Report post Posted January 23, 2022 I'd love to see them on boots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
