Bret Dusic

Leatherwork day

Maryland Renn Faire today.

For any pals familiar with the “Source Material,”

Bitzy now has a “knife with questionable stains!”

(Not quite) #LegendsOfAvantris

“Liberty’s Flower”

Western style shoulder holster.

This was a personal exercise and I am experimenting with new (to me) finishing techniques and products.

I am happy with the results, despite the obvious flaws & flubs.

Sam Horne hardware & belt loop still need attached.

Marble dye and hand tooled revolver holster. Cross/Saddle Draw.

Marble dying some leather today for a project.

Two more holsters, both marbled.

Blue goldstone set in Sterling.
Commission work.

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Beads include a Lewis&Clark pattern, dyed wood, agate, tigers eye, and antique glass.

Not the greatest end product, but a great launch point to start. Lots to improve and learn!

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The knife sheath worked into the “saddle skirt” of the holster turned out just fine and I think this part of the idea can be adapted to a variety of knives.

I am happy with the dye technique I played with.

Beads include a Lewis&Clark pattern, dyed wood, agate, tigers eye, and antique glass.

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The holster is too big. While the 45 revolver sits in it well enough and the hammer safety holds, it is much more roomy than I had planned.

The lacing leaves a lot to be desired. But I did hand cut almost all of it with a blade. So that’s pretty cool.

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Well…

It is -far- from perfect, but I did manage to take the idea from sketch to drafted pattern to final results.

My take on the protagonist’s holster in Red Dead Redemption II, used by Arthur, John, & even one’s online character.

Lots of flaws here.

The tooling is pretty sloppy.

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Fireside night at home while many pals return to #Pennsic.

I wish them well, and hope folks have a fun filled two weeks.

Well, I cannot speak to 3rd edition or beyond, but in 1 & 2 everything had the same Physical & Non Physical damage stats/blocks. Your abilities had an effect on how well you might resist incoming damage after armor and such were taken into account.
We had a few one shot kills in our ‘89-‘92era game

Did you ever play old editions of Shadowrun? (First or Second.)

You might look at adapting something similar(?)

Bitzy and the “sausage.”

Me!
(Complete with kitty hair)

@tomtomorrow.bsky.social @rubenbolling.bsky.social
First they come for the comedians, then the cartoonist. Kings fear being laughed at. We have a funny bone to pick with/without a smile on our faces #Colbert #Kimmel #SethMeyers #DailyShow

Yarden #Kitten Update:
This week makes 12 weeks. The boys are fixed and full immunizations. Bitzy, the calico, is scheduled for spaying in September whereupon she will get the rest of her immunizations.

All have planned homes with good folks. (Bitzy will be staying with us.)

Got backyard tunes playing.
Poured myself a Contradition and Cola.
Firepit underway in 3… 2….1…

Yarden visitor.

#Kitten “Jesse”