The Opposite of Restoration: Leather Craft Weathering and Aging Techniques - Distressed Holster

In this leather working ASMR video, I'm going back to making an artificially-aged / distressed leather cowboy holster. Think of it as the opposite of restoration: showing some of my antiquing techniques. I have a more detailed video on the same subject from 2019 where I make a cartridge belt.
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[@1Hossfly]

Every time I begin to think I might know a good bit about leather working, I come across someone who just blows me out of the water. This is ( to me) the most fascinating leather dying I have seen. Thank you soooooo much for your video.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! Don't forget to check out my earlier video on weather techniques. It goes into more detail.

[@anchordownleather]

Brother I've been watching your craft for years. Even being a leathercrafter myself, your work blows me away. That was the most perfect spot of hide to get the side wrinkles in the dye like you did! Amazing work friend!!!!-Jathan

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! You're obviously experienced enough to know THAT is the key: Not every piece of the hide will wrinkle like that. It takes careful study to identify which section to use.

[@anchordownleather]

@@RoadAgentLeather spot on sir! Keep putting out the Great content! -Jathan

[@jaycox6096]

​@RoadAgentLeather is it the shoulder piece?

[@kcg3927]

Very nice work. I made my first holster the other day. It turned out pretty good, for my first attempt.

[@stevenburdett7307]

Always look forward for your vids. Thet are great, keep them coming thanks....

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! My day job gets in the way, but trying to keep them consistently coming

[@littlef9304]

Nice video!! 1 suggestion: I learned that when using ox-pho... to blacken hardware before installing it. I blacked the same type of copper rivet on a stock cheek riser I made. I blackened the rivet as an after thought, and when I did that a bit of the blue-ing leeched into the surrounding leather. Now there's a blue-ish stain on the surrounding leather. Its looks a little odd, and not a natural way for the leather to discolor. If its blackened before, then that issue is eliminated. - That's a beautiful holster, as always.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

I've done that too. If you watch my previous weathering effects video from 2019 I used Birchwood Casey's Super Blue to corrode a cup of nickel spots.

[@billk3828]

Fantastic!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@LiftRanger]

What Anchor Down said. I too am blown away. I found your channel about a year ago and have binge watched every one. Some several times.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome! And thanks for the subscribe!

[@TrebleForTheBass]

Truly the leather master. It makes my day anytime you post

[@paulworsaa8739]

Wonderfully calming video.... beautiful result...Bravo!!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thumpershd]

Love it! Great job with the weathering.

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

Very nice! Thank you for posting!

[@brenthamby2155]

Amazing work!

[@thewizdad]

Came out beautiful.

[@lexmarkrp]

That is a great looking holster. Thanks

[@09rg]

Very nice work

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@locknload62]

Beautiful work

[@waterhead1359]

Absolutely beautiful

[@jeromedangelo7028]

Another badass work if art!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Great techniques

[@jeffallen3382]

You make some great holsters sir!

[@kevinamerio8105]

Very relaxing and motivating to watch and fantastic work👍🏽

[@jessejohnson575]

Absolutely fantastic, work really great simple video, wonderful to watch!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Many thanks!

[@Stuingtion]

You continue to impress me with your leather crafting skills!

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!

[@MASI_forging]

Nice work as always. 😃😃

[@blackeneddarkangel]

Masterpiece ! Unreal !

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching AND subscribing!

[@johndally7994]

I really admire your work. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

My pleasure 😊

[@chrisunderhill8853]

yeah well now there is a new craft ill have to pick up heh thanks so much for sharing awesome work!

[@larissapires3352]

Simplesmente magnífico seus vídeos. Obrigado.

[@gabrielcrsiostomo9574]

Excelent, a beautiful pice of art!!!

[@shawncook8672]

My day is immediately better

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Awesome!

[@jamespalmer4727]

I agree. Your videos are relaxing and instructive, amazingly without only the most necessary talking.

[@JakobElbaek]

Beautiful!

[@robdavidson4945]

Just found your channel. I'm retired and looking for a hobby to go along with my passion for shooting sports. It's obvious you have spent years perfecting your craft.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! It's looking like leatherwork IS my retirement plan!

[@Bob-ln1jh]

Nice!

[@matthewb8229]

What a great holster for one of my favorite pistols! The pistol isn't mine, mind you, I just really like that particular firearm.

[@johnhull2941]

class my friend we dont have guns like that here in ireland but would love to make the belt and holster i must look into finding a pattern somewhere looking forward to seeing more

[@patrylaurent3868]

BRAVO 👏👏 Beautiful Aged Style Holster For COLT NAVY 👍👍😃😃

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@darrengriffiths2372]

Thats mazing work👍👍i lv the rustick look my friendlvly work god🙏bless friend thank you for your time be safe 👍👍dino uk👏🛸

[@xxwes997xx]

Very cool! Id like to see your take on a Civil war/block powder era looking extreme example of a slimjim holster.

[@apollorobb]

Bill Cody would have been proud to haul his wheel gun in that Holster

[@SirNomad]

I definitely like the retention strap on this holster. And not gonna lie, you're definitely more skilled than I am, which makes me wonder, WHY ARE YOU SO BAD WITH RIVETS? I suggest a ball-peen hammer and learning how to peen rivets properly. It might take a couple of minutes longer, especially when compared to the machine rivets you use in other videos, but the results are so much prettier.

[@Heathbar524]

Awesome video and amazing holster. That said, just found your channel while searching for a leather-working answer. I have a black leather hat that I am trying to age, so it turns to a more grayish hue. Is there a safe way I can accelerate that without ruining the leather?

[@bangarif7927]

Luar Biasa Keren Banget🎉🎉❤❤

[@PMK494]

You are a true artist at your craft. You make it look so easy. Do you have any for sale?😊

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm not able to take custom orders at this time.

[@timuragrba5515]

Hello. Excellent work, as always. I wanted to ask you. You did not coat the product with a protective agent. Will paint or antique not stain clothes?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching! I haven't had that issue with the antique paste. Additionally, the un-dyed liner material is what is coming in contact with the wearer's clothing on the inside surface.

[@gavinhorsman7090]

Brilliant! What knife are you using?

[@powderpatchandball424]

You do fantastic work! I am going to be making a holster for a friend of mine and try your technique. What machine and what type/size thread are you using? what type oil are you adding to the pot (?) at 08:08? I have the Cowboy 4500

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks! It's a Cobra Class 26 running #207 bonded nylon. I use regular sewing machine oil in the thread oiler. I do this pretty much any time I'm sewing through glued leather (which is 90% of the time)

[@MyRanger12]

What oz of leather did you us on this project? Some great techniques, now to weather the gun to match.

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Typically I'm using 8-9 oz veg-tan leather purchased from Tandy.

[@Saber_Matrix]

💯👍

[@iamnoone.]

It turned out really great 👍 👍👍👍. One question. I know you were showing how to age the leather, and you put charcoal on the stitching. Why not just use gray thread. I'm not questioning your method. I'm just asking

[@RoadAgentLeather]

To me, it just looks a little more natural to add the grim to the thread afterwards. It also adds the effect to the leather immediately adjacent to the stitch line

[@iamnoone.]

@RoadAgentLeather kool. Your work is top-notch

[@powderpatchandball424]

When you are darkening the edges and splashing the dye, is it the same color as the base dye or did you darken it a little more?

[@timboy3038]

I was wondering what you do with all of your craft work? Do you sell it, give it, or keep em?

[@thomaspickering5899]

what kind and thickness of leather should I get to make two holsters? Also any good cheap websites for these?

[@notfeedynotlazy]

It would have looked even better with the lining also being weathered. Looks a bit too new. Maybe covering a mock sixgun in heavy dark grease, holstering it a couple dozen times, then trying to clean it? 😀 (Or more seriously, weathering the lining leather to look old and grease/dirt-stained before sewing).

[@robsonvalentimferrareselup5344]

Olá que máquina vc esta usando na costura?

[@james2592OldLeatherSmith]

OLD Leather Smith here, you do Beautiful work. I have some suggestions, this I use in my shop so I know they work, a BLUSH BRUSH 4 making it look older, U use a machine and hand stitch why not all hand stitch then it would truly be HAND MADE charcoal works better on copper Rivets. I am guessing it's not 4 quick draw because then you would harden the back leather. Suggestions only. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenhouse8683]

I was wondering what oz. Leather do you generally use on your holster projects .

[@RoadAgentLeather]

if it's going to be lined, I use 7-8 oz for the shell. 2-3 oz milled veg-tan for the liner. If not, 9-10 oz.

[@nicholaswillcox]

Oh wow. LMFAO. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@powderpatchandball424]

Do you put a final finish on this holster or just the Neatsfoot oil at 5:00? What thicknesses of leather for holster and liner?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

no finish for this piece. The shell is 7-8 oz veg-tan. The liner 2-3 oz milled veg-tan.

[@powderpatchandball424]

Thanks

[@kamikazekunze]

How can I order a holster? I Etsy and messaged you. Thanks a bunch 😊

[@user-kr3tf6jz5t]

Hello, how are you? I want a gun holster. Is it custom made? Is there delivery to countries around the world? How much are the prices?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hello. Unfortunately, I'm not able to take custom orders at the moment.

[@aliensrayrayaliensroswell6942]

I like to submit for a custom order. Do you have availability for a pair of holsters?

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Hi! Unfortunately I'm not taking custom orders at the moment.

[@aliensrayrayaliensroswell6942]

Understood. I'm Overseas right now till Sept when I DEMOB. Have a list of things I'm buying 2 CZs for example But I did like that Skull holster you made, like 2 get 2 in brown color. Can I get on your schedule?. I may be Deployed to Stuttgart.... so it's not immediate but like to plan ahead.

[@cozmoos]

Ahoy can you make a gamblers hat?

[@CC-hl5zj]

Very nice...that would make a great Christmas gift........do you need my name and address 😉

[@Tammy-un3ql]

Very nice work

[@RoadAgentLeather]

Thanks!