My distressed Wested Temple

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:30 am

Scandinavia Jones: I hereby denounce the Michaelson school of distressing!
Indiana Ken: Welcome... to the dark side.
-Dialogue heard at British Museum, UK Summit 2004

No, I did not plan to artificially distress my authentic lamb. But as time went by, and tiny scratches began to appear on the sleeves, I gave it another thought, and after seeing Indiana Ken's and JAN's fantastic distressed Westeds at the summit, I went for it...

Acetone and sandpaper - the classic combo. And here we are.

I didn't have any particular movie in mind - just wanted the jacket to look like it's been used/abused, but not too much...

I'm quite happy with the results.

Texas Jones · Post by **Texas Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:37 am

That looks fantastic. Is that a lamb? I haven't distressed my TOD lamb yet as it is still in the new baby stages. But I probably will when natural distressing starts to show, as you did. Is there a tutorial for doing this? Also, doesn't the acetone sort of stink up the jacket?

Regards,
TJ

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:40 am

Thanks, Texas Jones!

Yep, it's authentic lamb, and no, the acetone only stinks when you apply it... it evaporates quickly and leaves no smell.

ShanghaiJack · Post by **ShanghaiJack** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:44 am

Scandy, that looks great! You did a really amazing job. Personally I think too many of the jackets that are artificially aged are too over the top. I think you did an excellent job of aging it just enough to give it that worn and used look while keeping it very subtle. I might even have to reconsider aging mine when it gets here.

English Adventurer · Post by **English Adventurer** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:17 pm

I like it, it's very subtle; doesn't look like it's over abused, just well worn and well loved.

Ian

Flattery · Post by **Flattery** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 1:19 pm

Bravo!

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:08 pm

Nice, natural, subtle -in short. Once again; Bravo my friend!

High regards,
Swindiana, chickening out on doing the same thing for now

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:11 pm

You like it better now, don't you?

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:12 pm

You like it better now, don't you?

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:25 pm

agent5 wrote:You like it better now, don't you?

You bet I do!

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:26 pm

agent5 wrote:You like it better now, don't you?

You bet I do!

English Adventurer · Post by **English Adventurer** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 2:58 pm

Ian

IndyBlues · Post by **IndyBlues** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:35 pm

Scandy that looks impressive.....most impressive.
I was uncertain if I wanted to distress my Authentic lamb, because the color seems so much lighter than my dark brown goat. But the distressing seems to highlight the color very well.
I love the level of distressing as well. As others have said, more natural, not over done.
I think if you would go too extreme, as in the films, people would think you were homeless, and would give you money.........hey, that might be a great idea!!!

'Blues

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 3:47 pm

IndyBlues wrote:Scandy that looks impressive.....most impressive.
I was uncertain if I wanted to distress my Authentic lamb, because the color seems so much lighter than my dark brown goat. But the distressing seems to highlight the color very well.
I love the level of distressing as well. As others have said, more natural, not over done.
I think if you would go too extreme, as in the films, people would think you were homeless, and would give you money.........hey, that might be a great idea!!!
'Blues

Thanks, buddy!
Who knows? Maybe the homeless in a worn jacket-routine would give enough dough to buy another Wested?

About the color - I believe you're right on target. The highlighting tends to make the jacket appear darker... which, most likely, is the reason why the movie jacket is generally perceived as "dark brown" or even "black".

Fletch · Post by **Fletch** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:27 pm

Man that looks sharp. I like how rich and supple it looks. How long did you wear it before you took the plunge and aged it?

Fletch · Post by **Fletch** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:30 pm

Man that looks sharp. I like how rich and supple it looks. How long did you wear it before you took the plunge and aged it?

Kilgour Trout · Post by **Kilgour Trout** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:31 pm

Scandi

: Did you say you renounce "the Michealson School of Dancing"? Or was that Distance Training? Or was it Disinterested dress making? Why ever would you do that?

It's a known fact that Long distance dress making can only be accomplished satisfactorily doing the Rumba!! Bink and I swear by it

I think better re-read the intial quote

eh.

Kilgour Trout

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 4:34 pm

Fletch wrote:Man that looks sharp. I like how rich and supple it looks. How long did you wear it before you took the plunge and aged it?

Thank you! I bought the jacket in May, and wore it as often as the summer temperatures allowed me to. It soon dawned to me that, in spite of all posts here about "buttery soft" and "fragile" lambskin, it would take me years and years to get it in Indy-shape. After "accidentally" scraping it against a stone wall and appreciating the results, I figured that the jacket would get the A&S treatment some day. And, as mentioned above, after scrutinizing Ken's and JAN's jackets, I was hooked...

Kilgour Trout wrote:Scandi : Did you say you renounce "the Michealson School of Dancing"? Or was that Distance Training? Or was it Disinterested dress making? Why ever would you do that? It's a know fact that Long distance dress making can only be accomplished satisfactorily doing the Rumba!! Bink and I swear by it

Frankly, Kilgour... the dress making is not as intriguing as it once was. I feel... empty inside when I see those tideous Laura Ashley patterns... as for Michaelson distance training, it gets kind of repetitious to grab the hot, steaming coffee mug, run away and soon enough, you hear the same bellowing 'where's my java?! Scandy, YOU...'

JAN · Post by **JAN** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:09 pm

Welcome to the Dark Side.

Eventhough I spotted a thiny tear in Peter´s eye when he saw my
heavily abused Wested at the summit, I still think that a Wested should look like an Indiana Jones-jacket, and not like any fancy dress-jacket.

So I am glad You did take the leap of faith and joined us "true belivers"!

Great job I´d say!

Best regards

JAN

Neolithic · Post by **Neolithic** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:45 pm

SJ, I think it looks brilliant.

If I were to distress my jacket- this is exactly what I would want it to look like... how long did it take you? Did you do it all in one go?

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:28 pm

I appreciate it, Neo! Once I started, I got it done in about three days. In order to not overdo things, I got one part of it made, took a break and continued the next day. This way, I looked at the distressing job with "sober" eyes all the time.

Vince_K · Post by **Vince_K** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:31 pm

That sounds like an excellent strategy to do it a little at a time. The results speak for themselves. Looks like the perfect amount of "stress". Now ppl will wonder..... what crypt has this guy been crawling through?.... what lost biblical artifact did he go digging for?...

Post by **Ken** » Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:08 pm

Sniff <wipes tear from eye>

I am so proud! I have to say though I think Jan deserves the credit - when I got home after the summit I went scouting for brick along the roadside which has now become an integral tool in my distressing implements. So hopefully now my jacket looks a bit more like Jan's.

I like what you have done SJ - your strategy is spot on - its also good to wear it a bit inbetween and see how you find it in different lights as well. It looks good - like has been said already subtle and realistic. It guives you the choice too - if you ever want the REALLY beat up look like Jans (and now mine as well) you can still acheive it or you can wear it as it is and not look overly scruffy

Either way congratulations and the best thing is that it worked out for you - it can be a real nerve racking experience your first time!

Ken

Ace · Post by **Ace** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 1:28 am

Hey I got my TOD lamb jacket comming in a few days from Krzyzstof. If it fits, Im likely to start distressing with acetone right away after seeing your good results on your jacket.

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:27 am

Good job mate, it looks great.

I'm thinking about distressing my authentic goat now it has a LC collar (which I love BTW) so thanks for the inspiration!

Regards

Al

Indiana Jerry · Post by **Indiana Jerry** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 4:30 am

Very tastefully done, SJ, very tastefully done.