Ginger Kid,
To do the bone work, I used (cough) a Sharpe Marker... I have a MONSTER version that has a large rounded end. I then used a fine point version that has a squared butt that worked well to define the sharp edges and the inside trigger area. This I wanted to be sharply defined as it is what holds the gun in along with the ejection port area... It worked pretty well. I used what I had on hand, and the plastic marker bodies worked quite well.
Clean / Degrease
- Brake Clean
- Detergent and Hot Water
- Phospher Bronze Brush to remove embedded crud
- Scotch Brite pads again for the embedded crud
Bone / Shape
- Sharpe Markers
- Fingers
Dye / Seal
- Scotch Brite pads to rough up leather
- Eco Flo Dye from Tandy Leather in Midnight Black
- Sponge Brush to apply Dye
- Shop Rags to buff and rub
- Fiebings Leather Sheen (Acrylic Sealer) prevents bleed and helps to water proof. (Added $4.77 to the total budget)
- Wool Daubers to apply Leather Sheen
I had the Createx Opaque black water based color on hand in case the dye did not take. The Createx is heat cured and turns to a vinyl like finish when heated... this was a last resort and I did not end up needing it...
Overall it was a fun and interesting project and did not cost much to boot. I figure with Shipping on the holster and the Leather Sheen and Misc Supplies, I have about $25 into it...
