steveb leatherworks: the blather

The Javier Belt done back in September 05 was the start of a run on flame belts that has not stopped. Folks love my flame belts! I’ve been through the gamut of flame styles, close C, open C, tribal, narrow, entwined, etc, etc. I never tire of flame belts, the forms are fun to work and its a graphic that i personally have a connection to.

But, flames are alot of work – work to draw to carve, and to bevel and dye. It takes some tedious detail work to make a flame belt look right, this is not a quick and easy process and by the end of a flame belt, I feel half blind and tired from holding my breath while dying the flames so as to not slip with the brush.

Here I am also showing a bit of work in progress – the latest flame belt coming off the bench.  Thought y’all would be interested.

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As it happens, Bob got his belt today and sent me this:

Steve,
I received my belt today and I am very impressed with the quality. The only bad part about it is that it is so nice it makes my buckle look bad. I guess after 30 years it’s time for a new one.
I know you don’t make tool bags often, but when you are in the mood I’d sure like to have one.
Thanks for an excellent product.
Bob
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Score one for the happy Customer!