Making a few of these slips. Tried antiquing and airbrushed fade on this one. I’ve never used an airbrush before and it shows. Should have practiced a bit more . Still think it turned out pretty good. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Just love a nice basket weave.Nicely done.
Looks good pfrsantos! Stitching is nice and uniform.
Nice job on all of them! JR
Professional all the way, Tinner. Stitching. Dye job. Stamp work. First rate. Best wishes. Gary
Just a hobby for me but I appreciate the accolades IMR!
Hobby, but at a professional-like level They look gorgeous
Very nice work! Can I ask you something? I make my sheaths from tanned leather, but apply no product on them. Because of that, sometimes the copper pieces in some knives, after being stored there, gain that green (verdigris?) layer, due to oxydation. Is there any product(s) you apply to your leather, so as not to cause this?Thanks!
I’d agree hobby but at a professional level! I can do my basics but they look nothing like yours, yet one other thing I did was take company made and customized them, as you can see in the pic I ripped all the stitching out and then restitched it with red, but then also added stitching around the flap to give it a little more umph,, but the top one is one I made from scratch.. I didn’t have any dye, so what household liquid changes the tan to black, vinegar? All I know is it spent like two weeks between the window and screen cause it stunk!JR
(...) I am still exploring products to apply to protect the leather and the object. I like using acrylic Resolene to seal the leather and weather proof it. I mix it roughly 50/50 with water and mix then apply with a flannel like cloth in a circular motion. In addition to protecting the leather it stops dye rub off on clothes. I would imagine that it would protect against oxidation for anything inside the sheath if the inside of the sheath is treated. Although, it might be best to store knives that tarnish easily seperate from their sheath.