canvas, but its not a super coarse thread canvas, I'm giving remaking a snakeskin micarta a go

I figure swing for the fences on your first try, everything after that seems easy!

I am very curious to see how it turns out. Its always cool to build something with your own hands.

if it works out I'm gonna rehandle my ratweiler with it, have the first "Rat Snake"

Thats one thing I haven't thought of making. Until now.

the process is pretty simple, a little messy, but pretty easy and not all that expensive

maybe 50 in materials, but thats enough to make several 12 X 6 slabs of micarta

I still have two sheaths to finish and one to make. And another project hatchet now that I found an interesting patina.

that is really cool, is it natural?

Combinations of Vinegar and mustard patinas. I played around with several designs on different parts of the head. I like the design by the edge.

yeah, its very nice, I like patinas