Obi-Wan Kenobi Blaster and Holster

[GreyGuard38]

I forgot to update this thread... I was not able to get a holster made for my custom blaster.

What thickness or type of leather is usually used for a holster? The blaster is made from an old pellet gun and is metal, so it has some weight to it. (As opposed to a plastic nerf gun.)

 

[woodywaverider]

I forgot to update this thread... I was not able to get a holster made for my custom blaster.

What thickness or type of leather is usually used for a holster? The blaster is made from an old pellet gun and is metal, so it has some weight to it. (As opposed to a plastic nerf gun.)

3-4mm natural veg tanned

Finish with neatsfoot oil, leaving it in the sun will darken it some.

if you want a darker dye then, experiment with leaving steel wool in white vinegar for 1-2 days and or adding black tea (for even darker) and brushing that on, before adding the oil. That will give almost black, an hour or two with no tea will give more of a russet tone, test first as once stained it can’t be unstained only darkened further.

You need a few tools but most can be made or improvised. Old folk flattened out and sharpened will makes a serviceable stitching punch, cheap v shape lino cutting blade and a file handle for cutting a stitch line, you can make an edge burnisher in a drill with piece of antler from the pet food store for a few $

 

[GreyGuard38]

"Once stained it can't be unstained." Solid advice!