Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 3, 2015 With a workmate bringing me some skins back from Korea I have set to making a few more straps. Here is the work in progress. Black Fish Skin 24/22 with single floating keeper for my PAM111 - I probably won't stitch this one. Wore this all night but everyone wants to touch it. Waiting for the glue to dry properly and I'll stitch this one neutral white/ offwhite Dark Brown Asian Cobra 24/22. and the Toad will be 26/26 for Bronzo. I'm just waiting for a piece of thicker leather for a backing. Leatherwork complete, time to stitch. Chose netural white. love this shot! she's thick but soft and comfy Not exotic but super soft black leather with rivets. these will be 22/22 with double tang buckles. will stitch traditional white once the buckles arrive from Lina. First attempt at saddle stitch. Just waiting for the double tang buckles to arrive and I'll punch the holes. finished the pilot Strap, Happy with the resuly considering my first attempt at saddle stitch. backsides Yes, I've been going crazy making straps.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfwood 3 Posted June 3, 2015 Can't wait to see more of them. Good job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNaji89 0 Posted June 3, 2015 Great lookin straps buddy. I'd love that toad for my bronze hornlug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 3, 2015 Thanks guys, I'm happy with the results so far. Will post more pics as I can.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avc0002 73 Posted June 3, 2015 These are sweet. PhillyRock has a bunch of crazy skins he works with. he made me an elephant band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 6, 2015 These are sweet. PhillyRock has a bunch of crazy skins he works with. he made me an elephant band I googled Elephant leather and found a place selling it for $45 a square foot in a multitude of colours. I might try some it sounds interesting.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BadPickle 2,740 Posted June 6, 2015 Not for me, this just doesn't sit right IMO, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 8, 2015 Not for me, this just doesn't sit right IMO, I assume you mean the Elephant leather Mr Beets? It doesn't sit right with me either although the site I was on mentioned they are from animals that died naturally and money raised through the sale of the leather goes towards food and upkeep of the game park, vet bills etc... Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,177 Posted June 21, 2015 Your work's getting better in leaps and bounds, each time I see samples. I love the two pictured just after the IWC. Have a bump on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Replicaaustralia 0 Posted June 21, 2015 love what you done to the IWC! I wonder who's the previous owner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 21, 2015 Your work's getting better in leaps and bounds, each time I see samples. I love the two pictured just after the IWC. Have a bump on me. Thanks Russ, With a 4 day on and a 4 day off schedule and it being winter and all this is perfect thing to do inside while it's cold out. They take so damn long to do I can see where every cent of a custom strap is fully justified. I'm happy the way they are turning out too.. thanks.. love what you done to the IWC! I wonder who's the previous owner I had visions of it on a pilot style strap the minute you said the cloth strap it came with was crap. Thanks.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 25, 2015 More skins. The purple was supposed to be blue and a replacement is on the way. Cant wait to get at it again.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNaji89 0 Posted June 25, 2015 These look sick. Let me know if you plan to start selling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,177 Posted June 27, 2015 These look sick. Let me know if you plan to start selling Do you mean "SIK" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 27, 2015 Here's a Brown Toad (from the skin above) just finished today. Next will be the purple on a deployment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 4, 2015 I found out the fish is Salmon skin and here's another toady. This time in Maroon/Burgundy. Still yellow, blue, purple, white and green toad skins to go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,177 Posted July 4, 2015 Nice...........keep 'em coming, Ian. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 12, 2015 White Toad, just need to stitch it. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenjaminButton 149 Posted July 12, 2015 Clearly this forum is not a arena for taking the high moral ground on ethics. However elephant hide just doesn't seem right at all despite trade being legal in its skins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 12, 2015 Clearly this forum is not a arena for taking the high moral ground on ethics. However elephant hide just doesn't seem right at all despite trade being legal in its skins. I hear ya Buttons. Here is a small snippet from the site I am thinking of sourcing 1sq-ft of hide from. Harvesting Elephant Hides Legally The source of all African elephant skins come from culls once the elephant heard reaches destructive numbers to African tribes and nature. It’s very similar to our deer season in the United States. (Roos and Camels here in Aus too) Without culling, African tribes would loose their homes and possibly become trampled to death. Designers, manufactures, and leather enthusiasts should not feel emotional or have guilt for using this leather as we are not creating a demand rather using a by product. We deal with reputable international partners who abide by all regulations and we never sell poached hides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 15, 2015 Finished the damn thing. Went with neutral thread. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted July 15, 2015 ^^^^ that is an awesome strap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 15, 2015 ^^^^ that is an awesome strap! Thanks mate, it was quite a challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chavezzito 121 Posted July 15, 2015 ^^^^ that is an awesome strap! Thanks mate, it was quite a challenge. Thinking that something similar would look good on my Magrette: You do awesome work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
northantsrich 1 Posted July 16, 2015 (edited) How about a bit of dog or cat? Edited July 16, 2015 by northantsrich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites