Finished my very first fully engraved belt buckle and I’m darn proud of it. This was the combination of a bunch of different skills I’ve been teaching myself including background removal, stippling and shading. This one is solid brass and
Working on a new batch of hand engraved brass zippo’s soon. What’s your favorite? #engraving #handengraving #zippo #custom #westernart #westerncraft
I got this lovely roll top desk from a nice couple in town and after a little modification it’s now the ultimate jeweler’s bench. I was inspired to try to make one after seeing @quecke_the_engraver’s setup and I’m thrilled wit
Grandad’s Buck folder. Engraving has come as a natural progression from leather tooling and I love both mediums for different reasons. I am excited to see where both are headed this spring. #engraving #knifeengraving #knife #handengraved #handm
🤠 The Full Rig: Bifold & Belt 🤠 Saddle up, folks — this custom leather set is the real deal.🔥 Hand-tooled, built tough, and made to turn heads. Whether you’re hitting the town or riding the range, this bifold and belt combo’
Releasing this trout into the wild! 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherbelt #customleather #westernart #mountainwedding #groomsmengift #westerncraft #idaho #westernwear #boise #cowboy #cowboyart #leathertooling #design #craft #pro
See y’all at the Broadway Block Party on Wednesday! Come hang with the Broadway homies @catseyecreativereuse @erikbill @junkyardjeans_official @hideoutboise and get something for your sweetie. I’ve got some hand engraved brass zippos and
Walt’s HQ. 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherbelt #customleather #westernart #groomsmengift #westerncraft #idaho #westernwear #boise #cowboy #cowboyart #leathertooling #design #craft #process #wip #westernaf #handmade #made
Walt’s has been retooling (literally and figuratively) over the holidays to bring you lots of new stuff in 2025. Keep your eyes peeled 👀. Here’s a little hand engraved practice plate in mild steel. #engraving #handengraved #silversmithin
First finished work of 2025 is a banger! For my friend and fellow @commonwellboise resident @kate_masterson_art
A few favorites from this holiday season. Thanks for supporting local small business! See ya next year 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherbelt #customleather #westernart#mountainwedding #groomsmengift #westerncraft #idaho #westernw
@waltsleather has some fun new stuff on offer for the holidays this year! @erikbill hooked me up with a bunch of vintage canvas that is currently being cut, sewn and crafted into some new works. Available only at the @belmont_barbershop @thelittlewin
Custom 3-eyed Smokey bifold wallet. Here’s your reminder to go vote and then get your custom leather orders in, space is filling up fast! 💨 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherwallet #customleather #westernart #groomsmengift
Busy fall at casa de Walt, but here’s a his and hers wedding belt set headed on down to Colorado. Congrats y’all! 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherbelt #customleather #westernart #mountainwedding #groomsmengift #wester
Thanks to everyone that came out for my first leather tooling workshop last night at @tandyleather in Boise. Keep an eye out for more in the future! #leathercraft #leathertooling #westernart #westernaf #custom #leatherwork #leather
Hey Treasure Valley! I’m doing a little intro to leather tooling class over at Tandy Leather on Orchard as part of my @commonwellboise residency this Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 5:30-7. Sign up at thecommonwellboise.com. I can’t promise I know
Final prep underway on these chaps for our @alexarosefoundation big show at @commonwellboise this Saturday, the 14! Thanks @don_gonzales for the clinch nail sewing trick, works like a charm! #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #customleather #wester
Fear no fish. 🤠 #leather #leatherwork #leathercraft #belt #leatherbelt #customleather #westernart #mountainwedding #fish #sunvalley #idaho #groomsmengift #westerncraft #idaho #westernwear #boise #cowboy #cowboyart #leathertooling #design #craft #p

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