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I have seen experiments with coating in glue. It was in French and I used google translate to read it, basically brushed liquified fish glue onto the leather.

Thanks, James!

James B. wrote:I have seen experiments with coating in glue. It was in French and I used google translate to read it, basically brushed liquified fish glue onto the leather.

I have recently read on one of the holster making boards that some high end western holster makers dissolve Elmers wood glue in warm water and then use that to case and fit their holsters. Apparently it gives the leather a nice stiff and duriable shape.

Nicely done, James B!

James B. wrote:I have seen experiments with coating in glue. It was in French and I used google translate to read it, basically brushed liquified fish glue onto the leather.

James,

I saw the site where the guy was making etuis with dilute gelatine. http://astelier-medieval-du-cuir.over-b ... 21258.html Is that the one you mean, or is there another?

Nice looking sheath for that rondell dagger, by the way. Perhaps you have seen the one I made for Galleron a few years back.... Your decoration is much better than mine.

Mac

That's it Mac

A few images after dye

Oh that's nice James. Is that a black dye, or did you use an iron blackening agent or some such?

This case I used oil dye, my vinegaroon dye was all gone.

Holy Batman James!!!! That looks incredible!

James, you never fail to impress with your talent.

Very nice!

Would it be possible to see a pic of the dagger itself next to the sheath?

Here is the requested image

Dear Lord, that is beautiful work James!

Thanks all for the comments.

Pretty holder for pointy stuff. Atli jealous!

("Talent is so irritating... in others." {UAVTBoW} )

I hadn't checked this thread in a bit. To echo everyone else, that's quite impressive James. Good work.