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Make your own seat Bobber style.....

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by a2zcustomupholstery, May 22, 2011.

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    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Love the seat....
    The fender.... I guess it could grow on you
     
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  2. a2zcustomupholstery

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    Well got the rear fender done. Still along way to go...Thanks for looking
     

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    You sure do some NICE work!!!

    skillet
     
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    Thanks Skillet. I can't wait til the whole bike is done. I have a long-long way to go.Wait til you see what I'm doing on the tank. That is Bad- AS$.
     
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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    Awesome work and great ideas. I love it!

    I wonder if you could post some explanations on working with the leather? Maybe a tutorial??? Questions that come to mind. How did you put the different colored designs on the leather? How did you make that design on the underside of the seat (is that also in leather? How do you stretch and form the leather? Heck, how do you weave it? How do you 'burn' the designs? I need to research this art a bit :)
     
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  6. a2zcustomupholstery

    a2zcustomupholstery Member

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    The process is very easy. You start off with veg-tanned leather, which you could buy on e-bay. find an image on the computer. Transfer the image to paper than to the leather. The colors are painted on with a very fine brush ( cost me 23.00) for 9 thin hairs. Lacing can be found on the computer. Punch in Mexican basket weave lacing. There is a step by step diagram. Hope this helps, if not PM me and I'll walk you through the process. Be careful, once you start you won't stop.......... Here is an exaple
     

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    SnoSheriff Site Owner Staff Member Administrator

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    I really like it. Guess what I'm doing right now? Watching Youtube videos on leather work... :mrgreen:
     
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    Easier said than done (like most things)! The REAL key is practice :wink: !!!

    skillet
     
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    I have some goot patterns on bascket weaving lace. the links are on my other computer that is not hooked up at the moment, but when I get around to it I will post the links to them. I am wanting to do a pin up skull on the next one I carve. I just have nothing to put it on at the moment. I am about to draw up the next peice.

    I am trying to figure out what I can tool to sell on ebay so I can obtain more tools, or dyes. At the moment I have collected a good amount of tools, dyes and lace, but would like more. I need to get some small buckles for tool bags, and I was wanting to make my dog a new collar. It will be a while before I can get a new seat pan to build to sell. If you have any ideas let me know. I would even be willing to sell just my tooled leather as a patch or seat cover.
     
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    I may be making a friend of mine a new seat for his road king. I am just wondering what everyone is using for there ass padding. I have been using a yoga mat. It works really good, but my friend is wanting a very soft seat. Anyone have somthing they are using that is very soft?
     
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    HHmmm I have a video I will post of me making it in a few minutes as well. Just a video of the entire make of it. about 3 hours of work cut, and speed up to 10 minutes of video. If anyone is interested in the processes. I am no expert, and my methods are rudimentary to say the least, but I enjoy my work.

    a2zcustomupholstery add this to your list of things you need to make for your bike lol
     
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    Way to go man. That came out very cool. Great video.......
     
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    Liked the vid!!!

    skillet
    BTW sure wish I could move that fast :roll: !!!
     
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    got the grip covers done....
     

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    skillet Active Member

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    Again, NICE work!!!

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    Thanks Skillet!!!!!Was very easy....
     
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    Just wondering, is that the natural leathers color or a light tan dye?
     
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    Started with veg-tanned leather and added Canyon red dye. You like that idea?
     
    a2zcustomupholstery, Aug 24, 2011
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    I like the color, almost a tan its nice.
     
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