Man that's more class than a rat with a gold tooth!Here's an aged Californian I just finished for the Remington 1858.
That's part of it. I get it glued, stitched, dyed and wet formed. Then further dry it out with acetone and then start putting the wrinkles, creases and cracks in it. Once I'm satisfied with that, I give it a couple coats of extra virgin olive oil. Then buff and finish. Then I start working down the wear points with Scotchbrite pads. It's hard to do this the first time, after spending all that effort making a holster but it gets easier once you realize you're not going to ruin it. These are the first two I aged.Very nice work on the holster. Did you use some sort of sanding method to create that aging look?
Holy Tru-Oil! I hope you don't mind if I try to copy that top one for my Remington New Model! Emulation is, after all, the most sincere form of flattery... Thanks for sharing your methods, too! Geo.That's part of it. I get it glued, stitched, dyed and wet formed. Then further dry it out with acetone and then start putting the wrinkles, creases and cracks in it. Once I'm satisfied with that, I give it a couple coats of extra virgin olive oil. Then buff and finish. Then I start working down the wear points with Scotchbrite pads. It's hard to do this the first time, after spending all that effort making a holster but it gets easier once you realize you're not going to ruin it. These are the first two I aged.
Ivory or Stag on a Pietta?? Really now..It does need some ivory or stag on it.
Thanks! I no longer take orders but I make stuff and put it up for sale on Etsy.Man those are really nice! You make them to sell?
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