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Five Star Leather Jackets
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Bootlegger seems good for that type, I'm sure they'll do a great job on it, just make sure you get all the details and measurements right for them. Good luck with it
Took a chance on the Five Star horse hide, since I wanted something thinner for spring/fall, and a change from the thick horse hides I already have.
This is the seal brown horse hide. It's definitely thin, but drapes nicely for tshirt only wear.
Not much interesting going on in terms of color variation or texture/grain, but I think I like it for casual warm weather.
This is the seal brown horse hide. It's definitely thin, but drapes nicely for tshirt only wear.
Not much interesting going on in terms of color variation or texture/grain, but I think I like it for casual warm weather.
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Fit perfection d z !!
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Looks like a great fiT! Glad someone finally ordered a horsehide from them. Can you pls post close up photos of the hide? Is it corrected grain?
Can't wait to see the final product. Maybe I'll re dye my black deerskin from them too so it's not as flat.
Wow, you can probably use that for boots
I’m a bit concerned. It’s dry to the touch but when I wiped the zipper with a wet rag it bled like a stuck pig. I gave it an additional coat and will wait until tomorrow to see how color fast it is. If it can’t stay true then it’s getting another bath, sand paper and acrylic dye. At this point, this jacket is just an experiment in leather craft. LOL.
Patience! Wipe the whole thing down in a day or so...throw away that rag, and Then give it a second coat. I usually wipe after a few minutes and let the rest dry- like wood stain. A lot will come off, but the color will be there. Try to do it all in the shade, or it will get “flashing” and go metallic.
Patience!??? Man you know who your talking to?!? LOL. Ok. I will try the slow road. For once
Superb jacket and fit right there!
How does the leather feel? Is the thickness even? I thought about going with the horsehide on my latest project but it just seemed too thin and I saw some people complaining about the leather being very thin in some areas so I didn't want to take the chance.
Not sure if corrected grain, here are closeups:
It's definitely thin, but the thickness feels even enough. I'd put it on the order of some of the thin lambskin you find on some jackets. It feels more fragile than some of my other jackets, as in I'd be worried about tears and punctures in daily use.
Would I pay the $100 premium that this cost over goat again? Probably not, until either the thickness or color is improved.
Final color coat applied, I’m sure I’ve reached the saturation point and I’ve essentially turned the russet to seal. There’s a little copper tone showing which is cool. I have the satin sheen sealer that I’ll apply tomorrow. Then that’s it.
The moral of the story...Order black or seal and nothing else, unless you REALLY like chocolate milk;
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The moral of the story...Order black or seal and nothing else, unless you REALLY like chocolate milk;
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Looks much better. Great job! I think the 5* stock leather is a little too matte and flat looking.
I agree. And I’ve found the photos from Shawn are not representative enough to make an informed decision.
Jin431
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True, the lighting could be better or better yet take the photo out in the sun. Hopefully they can produce better leather in house or atleast offer Leathers from tried/tested tanneries
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