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CAS TOPICS => The Leather Shop => Topic started by: Graveyard Jack on July 26, 2018, 09:21:01 AM

Title: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Graveyard Jack on July 26, 2018, 09:21:01 AM

There's actually three but these are the two I have near completion. They turned out a whole lot darker than I planned so I've been playing with aging them. I first tried to wash some of the dye out with denatured alcohol, which did help. Then I scuffed up the finish with steel wool, added some wrinkles and cracks. Then a couple coats of EVOO. Finishing and buffing afterwards seems to have cleaned up most of that so I probably need to hit them with steel wool again.

(https://photos.imageevent.com/newfrontier45/leatherwork/large/IMG_0218b.jpg)

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Sir Charles deMouton-Black on July 26, 2018, 09:47:07 AM

Looks great as they are. :) And very simillar to California holsters portrayed in PACKING IRON


If'n it ain't broke,....

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Douglas Sheridan on July 26, 2018, 09:59:50 AM

Have a full set I’m just finishing up that went a lot darker than planned. Dyed Mahogany they look almost black unless in direct sunlight, and then the red starts to show.

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Johnny McCrae on July 26, 2018, 11:23:10 AM

Very nice! Love the color and the border stamping.

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And very simillar to California holsters portrayed in PACKING IRON

and also like some of Chuck Burrow's work

Many thanks for sharing this with us.

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Graveyard Jack on July 27, 2018, 10:04:55 AM

Thanks guys!

I've started my first money belt to complete the rig. Might do both rifle and pistol loops, with a bunch of antiqued spots and conchos.

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 27, 2018, 12:12:03 PM

Excellent work, they look great just as is, these are holsters to be proud of, nice job... ::) 8)


tEN wOLVES  ;D

Title: Re: Two new California Slim Jims
Post by: Marshal Will Wingam on July 27, 2018, 12:59:47 PM

Those look really good. I'd say leave them as they are. Double thumbs-ups on the pair.