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Need some ideas...

Posted By: Boss Hog

Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 12:43 AM

I've started engraving wood 1911 grips and need some good ideas for images/patterns/designs that will sell. Throw some ideas at me.

Here's my first set...

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Posted By: ralph

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 02:21 AM

Very nice !
What about a Texas theme? Lone Star, State Flag, Alamo, longhorn, armadillo etc. Looks like you have the skills.
Posted By: NGHTTRN

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 02:55 AM

Deer antler!
Posted By: llbts1

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 03:07 AM

Beautiful work!
Posted By: Blackout Bill

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 03:37 AM

Just a thought.

Brands would be cool. I think Colt made a Texas branding iron model. I would also look at a tooled leather pattern. Something that resembles nice belts or wallets.

https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/a-special-pistol-tyler-gun-works-branded-1911/


https://www.pinterest.com/beckyrapoport/leather-tooling-patterns/
Posted By: kry226

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 04:38 AM

U.S. Army patches (82nd, 101st, 1st Cav, etc). laugh
Posted By: Greg

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 05:23 AM

Beautiful grips
Posted By: redhaze

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 10:55 AM

Predator faces, images, bird scenes
Posted By: GasGuzzler

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 11:46 AM

If you don't mind the cheese factor, do college football logos if you can get away with it. People spend stupid money on logo'd items.
Posted By: angus1956

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 03:27 PM

Elk image.
Posted By: RiverRider

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 05:47 PM

I've seen some stuff that commemorates notorious political events here and there...things like "let's go Brandon" and stuff like that. Maybe a heatseeking missile taking out a $1.75 party balloon. Daily events should provide plenty of inspiration.

Posted By: Mickey Moose

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/19/23 09:44 PM

Very nice.

Gadsden flag.
Posted By: Boss Hog

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 01:47 AM

Thanks fellas! These are some great ideas. I ran out of blanks today, but I've ordered some more. Hopefully I'll be able to make some of these soon!
Posted By: Boss Hog

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by Blackout Bill
Just a thought.

Brands would be cool. I think Colt made a Texas branding iron model. I would also look at a tooled leather pattern. Something that resembles nice belts or wallets.

https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/a-special-pistol-tyler-gun-works-branded-1911/


https://www.pinterest.com/beckyrapoport/leather-tooling-patterns/



I made these for a customer this weekend with his brand on them. He also had me make some others for his neighbor with another brand on them. Turned out pretty well!

[Linked Image]
Posted By: Blackout Bill

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/20/23 06:27 PM

Maybe the Yellowstone and 6666 need some. Hah! That example is really nice.
Posted By: jrfan

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/21/23 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Boss Hog
Originally Posted by Blackout Bill
Just a thought.

Brands would be cool. I think Colt made a Texas branding iron model. I would also look at a tooled leather pattern. Something that resembles nice belts or wallets.

https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/a-special-pistol-tyler-gun-works-branded-1911/


https://www.pinterest.com/beckyrapoport/leather-tooling-patterns/



I made these for a customer this weekend with his brand on them. He also had me make some others for his neighbor with another brand on them. Turned out pretty well!

[Linked Image]



I'd be interested in a set with my personal brand!
Posted By: jgconst

Re: Need some ideas... - 02/25/23 04:45 AM

Hard to go wrong with oak leaves and acorns. You have done excellent work on an original pattern.
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