I learned that leather dyes wouldn't work well on the faux leather, but I learned that for this artificial leather there is a cheap alternitive that works better. its a simple mix of water and acrylic paint that actualy does stain the base material. It now has a nice dark, weathered look.
the hat band is a dark blue to almost black panel of quilting material sewn into a tube with the seam against the hat itself.
I have some brass accents I am thinking of adding to the band, atificial barb wire, small bird skulls and and a crest but I'm not sure if I'll use them all. I might just stick to the barbed wire
Now that hat looks like it has some serious mileage on it. A wrap or two of barb wire and a skull up front in place of a feather crest would speak volumes of the character's attitude.
Now that hat looks like it has some serious mileage on it. A wrap or two of barb wire and a skull up
I don't want to be a harsh critic but you are right. You need more experience especially on the detail work. But don't say never, even to yourself, because you have desire and drive already.
I don't want to be a harsh critic but you are right. You need more experience especially on the deta
yeah I think I may get to the point where I can sell stuff. but for now my stitching isn't the best. I would need a sewing machine I think to get a nice reliable stitch. my big o'll sausage fingers are to clumsy. But I've been copying some paterns I found at the library I volunteer for. Mountain man crafting, hats, buckskins, moccasin boots. all stuff I can addapt to stuff I can build. heck maybe I can get good.
yeah I think I may get to the point where I can sell stuff. but for now my stitching isn't the bes
