Gift Idea: Western Belt with Crazy Cowboy Custom Leather

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Christian Rubio, founder of Crazy Cowboy Custom Leather, made and designed a western-inspired belt and belt buckle. Follow his instructions and download the FREE pattern to get started!

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Leather

Heavyweight 7-8 oz. Veg-Tan Belt Strips (SKU 4566-)
2-3 oz. liner of your choice

Tools

Craftool® Pro Swivel Knife (SKU 82009-01)
Craftool® Edge Bevelers (SKU 8076-02 to -05)
Craftool® Multi-Size Wood Slicker (SKU 8121-00)
Craftool® E-Z Adjust Stitching Groover (SKU 8069-00)

Stamps

P368 Craftool® Pear Shader Stamp (SKU 6368-00)
Thumbprint Horizontal Stamps (SKU 8875-30)
Lined and Scalloped Veiner Stamps (SKU 8875-38)
Lined and Scalloped Veiner Stamps (SKU 8875-39)
Lined and Scalloped Veiner Stamps (SKU 8875-37)
Smooth Beveler Stamp (SKU 8875-43)
Craftool® Seeder Stamp (SKU 6631-00)
Craftool® Crescent Camouflage Stamp (SKU 6770-00)
Seed Bargrounder Stamps - #35 (SKU 8875-20)
Seed Bargrounder Stamps - #35 (SKU 8875-19)
Craftool® Rounded Mulefoot Stamp (SKU 6851-00)
Craftool® Checkered Pear Background Stamp (SKU 6104-00)

Liquids

Eco-Flo Leather Dye in Bison Brown (SKU 2600-03)
Eco-Flo Super Shene (SKU 2610-01)
Eco-Flo Gel Antique in Medium Brown (SKU 2607-03)

Instructions

Trace the pattern using a Craftool® Pro Modeling Tool to make a light impression
Use the Swivel Knife to make deeper cuts while following the design of the pattern
Continue carving the pattern with an array of stamps:

Craftool® Pro Swivel Knife (SKU 82009-01)
18 Seed Oval Center Stamps (SKU 8875-10)
Thumbprint Horizontal Stamps (SKU 8875-30)
Craftool® Checkered Figure Carving Stamp (SKU 6898-00)
P368 Craftool® Checkered Pear Shader Stamp (SKU 6368-00)
Craftool® Checkered Pear Background Stamp (SKU 6104-00)
Seed Backgrounder Stamps #35 (SKU 8875-20)
Seed Backgrounder Stamps #35 (SKU 8875-19)
Seed Backgrounder Stamps #35 (SKU 8875-21)
Thumbprint Horizontal Stamps (SKU 8875-30)
Seed Backgrounder Stamps #35 (SKU 8875-20)
Lined & Scalloped Veiner Stamps (SKU 8875-37)
Lined & Scalloped Veiner Stamps (SKU 8875-38)
Smooth Beveler Stamp (SKU 8875-43)
Craftool® Seeder Stamp (SKU 6631-00)
Craftool® Crescent Camouflage Stamp (SKU 6770-00)
Craftool® Rounded Mulefoot Stamp (SKU 6851-00)

Apply Eco-Flo Leather Dye in Bison Brown or another color of your choice
Apply Eco-Flo Super Shene three times
Apply Eco-Flo Gel Antique in Medium Brown or another color of your choice
Once dry, apply one more coat of Eco-Flo Super Shene to clean off the gel

Crazy Cowboy Custom Leather

Christian Rubio, owner of Crazy Cowboy Custom Leather, was born in Cocula, Jalisco Mexico, which is also known as "La Cuna Del Mariachi," or "The Cradle of Mariachi," given that mariachi music originated there in the 19th century. Living in California, Crazy Cowboy Custom Leather is a small business Christian founded out of inspiration and teachings from watching Tandy Leather videos on YouTube. “I believe that the best way to learn about chiseling and finishing is by watching Tandy Leather videos. That is how I learned many of my skills. I strive to improve everyday to ensure I can offer a good product to my clients.”

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazycowboycustomleather/