Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Buckle up!

I know this isn't directly related to my trip, but it is something I will probably be wearing...
I didn't like the buckle that came with my belt when I bought it, so I purchased a leather covered one from Standing Bear's Trading Post that needed to be put together and decorated.

 A few months later....

I wood-burned a picture of my favorite cow onto the face of the buckle.  Then I laced the front and back together over the metal base with some narrow leather lacing I bought yesterday.



Unfortunately, when I waterproofed it, the darker leather caused the design to stand out less...
At least I finally finished it!  This one is better looking than the generic one that came with the belt...and now I won't be afraid of scratching what I lean against!

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