Making a Skull and Roses leather guitar strap... (In-depth look at our process)

From sketch to final brush strokes, we're showing you some detailed shots of our leather carving/tooling process.
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[@kcg3927]

Proud to be the one hundred & first to like this video. Amazing artistry at work..! More of this, PLEASE!

[@colladayleather]

Awesome! Thanks for your encouragement. You’re right, I need to post more videos.

[@angrypickle]

I dream of a day when I can afford one of these. They look amazing.

[@colladayleather]

Yeah I her ya there! To be honest I couldn’t afford something like this myself. I appreciate your comment and kind words. Cheers!

[@angrypickle]

@@colladayleather If you ever make a less expensive 'print' of that design just printed on a nylon strap, I'm there!

[@TheRealhippy]

Your work is amazing.

[@colladayleather]

Thanks so much!

[@irapelletier5506]

Wow this is really unbelievable!

[@colladayleather]

Thanks Ira!

[@Sunraes73]

Stunning work!

[@colladayleather]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@wolfemanbog4176]

Wow this is awesome I am think of making my own leather belts and your the first i see that I like the art !! Has real heart not just old plain

[@colladayleather]

Thanks man! I encourage you to pursue the leather art tradition. Best of luck!

[@RuneOsnes]

I subscribed because of this video! Just a hobbyist myself, but have some experience in both leatherwork, airbrushing and painting so I recognize your skill level. And the way you combine all this to make this highly detailed, depth convincing piece is impressive! You've got a fan today! 😊

[@colladayleather]

Rune, that really encourages me! I appreciate your feedback and kind words.

[@captaind.clarke1220]

Wow dude... just wow. I just liked and subscribed. Hope to see more of these tutorials! I do a bit of leather wok but I've never tried tooling or painting. Can I ask what kind of paint you use? Thanks!

[@colladayleather]

Thanks man! Appreciate your comment. I use Fiebings leather dye and Angelus leather paint. Best of luck!

[@jenkins1979]

Beautiful design work.

[@colladayleather]

Thanks so much!!

[@Robert-xp4ii]

Absolutely awesome!

[@colladayleather]

Thank man!

[@MightySmaug]

Next level leather design....what did you finish the leather with to protect the paint?

[@colladayleather]

Thanks man!! I use fiebings acrylic resolene

[@MightySmaug]

@@colladayleather Appreciate you!

[@richdog530]

Very inspiring 🙂 I draw a little bit Where would be a good place to start learning this style of leather work? I have 0 Idea

[@colladayleather]

Thanks man! I trained under a saddle maker where I learned leather carving. There are quite a bit of instructional videos on KZbin, a good place to start would be purchasing a swivel knife and some scrap veg tan leather. Learning the basics of the swivel knife then graduating to tooling the lines with bevel and shader tools. Practice and experimenting with different techniques was how I progressed and having some drawing skills helps a ton. Best of luck! Perhaps I'll make instructional videos in the future. Cheers!

[@donpayne562]

Beautiful art work,what do you use for a top coat?

[@colladayleather]

Thank you! I use Fiebing's Acrylic Resolene

[@wolfemanbog4176]

Can the art stand up to everyday day used on my belts

[@colladayleather]

It really all depends on what someone does for a living. I've had customers only use their fine art belts for dress occasions and some who love the wear and patina it takes on with time. I use several coats of sealer to protect but its not guaranteed to look the exact same through years of use. I hope that answers your questions. Let me know if there's anything specific you're looking at getting. Thanks for the question!

[@jenkins1979]

Do you sell a pattern for this design strap.?

[@colladayleather]

Hey Jim thanks for asking. Unfortunately I don’t at this time, I view my designs as my artwork and not as patterns. But this could change in the future. I hope you continue in the leather trade! Cheers!