HOG and first attempt at floral carving

[Graveyard Jack]

I always loved floral carved leather and have wanted to try it for some time. I bought a swivel knife and some assorted stamps for the task last year but just hadn't had time to put them to use. I got inspired last week and decided to finally try my hand at it. With Will's online tutorial, I thought the Hand of God holster would be perfect for my first try. I need a few more stamps and a better swivel knife blade but I think it turned out pretty good.

[1961MJS]

Hi

That's on my list of things to do.  I hope mine turns out that well.

Mike

[Johnny McCrae]

That is one beautiful Holster. Hard to believe this was your first try at carving. We look forward to seeing your future projects.

[Camano Ridge]

Craig, nice looking holsters.

[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

CraigC, first or last you, you did an awesome job on this, and can be very proud of what you made, thanks for sharing....  


         tEN wOLVES 

[willy]

PRETTY GOOD ?
That looks dern ner PERFECT.

My first try at leather carving a belt,  looked more like I just drug my belt through some thorn bushes.

[Marshal Will Wingam]

I have to agree that this is much better than most 'first tries'. Looks great, pard! Very well done.

[Graveyard Jack]

Thank you guys, very  much! There is a lot of talent on this forum and y'all have always been an inspiration and a source of encouragement. If any of you have any critiques or suggestions, they would be well received and appreciated.

[ChuckBurrows]

Craig two thumbs up for a very nice carving especially for a first attempt - as always practice makes perfect (or well close to it!)

[Graveyard Jack]

Thank you very much! I know it ain't perfect, I see every flaw in it but it turned out much better than I expected. I thought the results were very encouraging. I'm itching to do another! 

[KidTerico]

Just plain beautiful. Great job. KT

[Graveyard Jack]

Thank you!

[Massive]

Well done!

Mine turned out nicely also, and it was kindly commented on here.  It was my first also.  As my parents used to say;  "A man running for his life couldn't tell the difference".  Meaning it had flaws but only a maker would notice.  Which brngs me around to the fact that these patterns are really excellent, and even a beginer will get great results.

[Tommy tornado]

WOW!!!

[santee]

Rich color; came out very nice.

[Wade D]

That looks pretty doggone good. Did you do the toe plug too? I've done the HOG rig and my toe plug turned out OK, but nowhere near what W.G.'s did. I just recently tried my hand at the W.G. Cheyenne rig based on the PI Meanea holster, and the toe plug was even worse. Your holster looks very well done!

[santee]

I've looked at it all over again and it's very impressive for a first time!
By the way, are those Tru-Ivory grips?

[Graveyard Jack]

Thanks again! Those are real ivory from Nutmeg, sixgun is a USFA Pre-war .44Spl.

I didn't do the toe plug on this one but I've done a couple on other patterns. Here's what it looked like on one of my flap patterns. I think it was my first toe plug.

[SimmerinLightning]

Very nice, and not to hijack, but what is that color called? I really like those dark brown & reddish brown hues, but so many holster makers offer black or tan

[Good Troy]

This is excellent work, and I would have never guessed it was your first!
WOW!  You have some talent!