Kutio 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Hi Everyone I believe this is the first new post I've made since I came about. Interesting! Anyway just wanted to share my two new favourites (for the week ) SOH and a homage pilot. I made these 2 custom mahogany dye straps over the last 2 weeks, and finally mounted and proud to show off. Hope you enjoy! Cheers Kutio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Nice straps, you missed your calling. You should make them for a living. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 Bump for discussion on the nice looking straps (above). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 Posted April 1, 2011 I´m a huge fan of crocs/gators, NICE! Where did you acquire the leather? I´m thinking of using my old belts for training purposes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 1, 2011 I´m a huge fan of crocs/gators, NICE! Where did you acquire the leather? I´m thinking of using my old belts for training purposes... The op is a newer member so hopefully he'll check back with us soon. The color and texture are sweet on those bands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crossbones 0 Posted April 2, 2011 wow... great work. i would love somthing like that too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynikal.Mindset 1 Posted April 2, 2011 Mmmmm beef jerky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted April 2, 2011 well done sir, well done!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Balad1 0 Posted April 2, 2011 I'm thinking that one of Roberts Pams or Geta's watches with those crock straps would be bad ass. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeMcNair 0 Posted April 2, 2011 go for it ted, you know my feelings, and we have similar taste!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kutio 0 Posted April 2, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys. I am infact a strap maker but not by profession. I make strap casually as a hobby and quite often list them on sale over various forums. I'm most active usually on RG. Anyway these 2 are among the three I made recently. It's custom dyed mahogany myself hence the very special rich colours. All 3 are croc belly dyed mahogany + application on leather sheen gloss finish and all sealed in by oil. Edges are thick brown edge finish. All 3 looks different. As you see here 1 is full leather padding for the pilot with thin white stitching tappered 24/22, the other has half leather padding with thick black stitching. The third was a PAM style thick no padding 24/24 with has been sold instantly. Because I make strap as a hobby, most of my straps are fuelled by creativity and exotic skins and theme oriented creations. I love to challenge the eyes. Sometimes make you fall in love and sometimes making you throw up at the screen You can check out some of my candy by searching "melnouwen" on Facebook. Or I've got a long forgotten site: www.melnouwen.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites