Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 25, 2016 Sorry guys I do not make make AP straps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 25, 2016 Heres one I'm working on today for my Black Bay Bronze. 22/22 dirty chicken leg leather. I'm not sure whether to stitch this with chocolate brown to match the dial and bezel or a bronze brown to match the case once it patinas a bit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 26, 2016 So, I decided on the Chocolate Brown but it would not have mattered which I chose as the amazing texture and patterns in this leather seem to just swallow up the stitching and render it almost invisible. Seen here on my Black Bay Bronze which currently sits in a plastic bag with a smashed hard boiled egg as a patina experiment. Pics to follow once I'm happy with the level of patina. This will be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mysterio 18 Posted June 26, 2016 You're going to make a strap from eggshells? Easy with the patination. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 26, 2016 So after about five hours in the bag with the boiled egg the bronze has darkened some. It displays hues of blue and red but is overall evenly darker. These are a few shots under incandescent light as it's night now and no chance for any natural light shots. I actually like the way the colour tone changes as the light flicks over the case. Judging by my other bronze watches which I have left to patina naturally a 382 and Zenith Bronze Pilot I figure I have accelerated the patina process by at least 6 months. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 30, 2016 Egg forced patina update after a few days and in better light. I love the red and blue hues in the bronze now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfwood 4 Posted June 30, 2016 You gonna do the salty water for the green look? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 30, 2016 You gonna do the salty water for the green look? No, this is enough. (for now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikosaldente 630 Posted June 30, 2016 Wow! Great job with all these straps! Very creative! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted June 30, 2016 Working with this golden chocolate brown leather to make a 26/22. #aerobarstrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 1, 2016 coming together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 1, 2016 Stitched with 0.8mm flat black waxed thread. The "Aerobar" Strap. on to the next project... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,335 Posted July 3, 2016 You're getting better(er) with these straps, Ian. Great work !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted July 3, 2016 Patina looks great mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 9, 2016 Patina looks great mate! Thanks Todd. It looks even better now it's a week and a bit in. Plus I have been leaving it by a window that faces the water. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 9, 2016 Finished today a Custom Cane Toad. 27/24 140x80mm three layers of supple calf formed the base. Choice of threads done back customer request no holes.. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 23, 2016 I started a BIG BOYS 140x80 26/22 Blue Shark today. Not sure what colour to stitch it yet. It's on a triple layer of soft dark blue calf backing leather and runs at approx 5.5mm average. Cut n Glue complete. Punch & Stitch tomorrow. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfwood 4 Posted July 23, 2016 This could look cool with my carbotech. Can't wait to see the results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 24, 2016 This could look cool with my carbotech. Can't wait to see the results. Yes it would. Finished today and mounted on my Carbotech to see how it looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 26, 2016 I like the look, but this time you got a bit too coffee jut before making the holes in it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted July 26, 2016 I like the look, but this time you got a bit too coffee jut before making the holes in it It was beer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenTLe 1,509 Posted July 27, 2016 I like the look, but this time you got a bit too coffee jut before making the holes in it It was beer... :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 5, 2016 I went to visit my leather dealer today just to buy some thread to finish up a few orders and he had these really nice skins. Two types of green and a BIG orange toad skin and this magnificent vibrant blue Barramundi fish skin that's finished so well i couldn't refuse... Now once I'm back in action after the operation what to make???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubic Hare 494 Posted August 6, 2016 Finished this special order. It turned out well and will look killer on a ceramic 508 with Sub buckle. I matched the ercu colour of the indices and hands with .6mm waxed natural thread. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bncrpt 1 Posted August 6, 2016 Looks the goods buddy:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
