Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Looking for a beginner-friendly leather project that still lets you get creative? In this video, Daniel Reach walks through customizing the Weaver Leather Supply Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit using a vintage graphic transfer technique that works for far more than just this project.
👉 Start with the kit here:
weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
This project is perfect if you want to add personality to a leather guitar strap or rifle sling without tooling. Daniel shows how to apply layered vintage-style images, seal them for durability, and finish the strap with painted adjustment pieces for a cohesive look. The same technique can be used on bags, cases, pillows, accessories, and more.
Along the way, you’ll learn:
• What comes in the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit
• How to apply graphic transfers to leather for a vintage look
• Tips for layering images without hard edges
• How to safely remove paper backing without damaging the image
• Sealing and finishing techniques for long-lasting results
• Edge finishing and final assembly tips
This kit is designed to be approachable for beginners while still giving experienced leathercrafters a technique they can use across many projects.
@blueshirtmonday email us at supplyinfo@weaverbrands.com to claim your free kit. Thanks for the great idea!
👉 Shop the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit:
weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
Tools and Materials used in this video: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/no-sew-vintage-rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
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Materials Used in This Project
• 12545-18 Guitar Strap / Rifle Sling Kit weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
• Master Tool Edge Beveler
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-edge-beveler
• Silicone Glue Spreaders
weaverleathersupply.com/products/silicon-glue-spreaders-2-pack
• Angelus Paint Brush Set
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-paint-brush-set
• Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-acrylic-leather-paint-1-oz
• Angelus Acrylic Finisher
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-acrylic-finisher
• Exotic Wood Leather Slicker
weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-wood-leather-slicker
• Gum Tragacanth
weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-gum-tragacanth
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Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Project Overview
00:42 – What Comes in the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Leather Kit
01:09 – The Process of Vintage Graphic Transfer on Leather
02:05 – Applying Mod Podge to Leather and Image
02:42 – Positioning and Bonding the Graphic
03:20 – Drying Tips: Air Drying vs. Hair Dryer vs. Heat Gun
04:12 – Removing the Paper Backing Safely
06:15 – Layering Multiple Images for a Seamless Look
10:21 – Sealing the Graphic Transfer
11:42 – Painting the Adjustment Straps
13:19 – Burnishing the Edges
14:02 – Final Results & Finished Strap
Looking for a beginner-friendly leather project that still lets you get creative? In this video, Daniel Reach walks through customizing the Weaver Leather Supply Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit using a vintage graphic transfer technique that works for far more than just this project.
👉 Start with the kit here:
weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
This project is perfect if you want to add personality to a leather guitar strap or rifle sling without tooling. Daniel shows how to apply layered vintage-style images, seal them for durability, and finish the strap with painted adjustment pieces for a cohesive look. The same technique can be used on bags, cases, pillows, accessories, and more.
Along the way, you’ll learn:
• What comes in the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit
• How to apply graphic transfers to leather for a vintage look
• Tips for layering images without hard edges
• How to safely remove paper backing without damaging the image
• Sealing and finishing techniques for long-lasting results
• Edge finishing and final assembly tips
This kit is designed to be approachable for beginners while still giving experienced leathercrafters a technique they can use across many projects.
@blueshirtmonday email us at supplyinfo@weaverbrands.com to claim your free kit. Thanks for the great idea!
👉 Shop the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Kit:
weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
Tools and Materials used in this video: weaverleathersupply.com/collections/no-sew-vintage-rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
⸻
Materials Used in This Project
• 12545-18 Guitar Strap / Rifle Sling Kit weaverleathersupply.com/products/rifle-sling-guitar-strap-kit
• Master Tool Edge Beveler
weaverleathersupply.com/products/master-tool-edge-beveler
• Silicone Glue Spreaders
weaverleathersupply.com/products/silicon-glue-spreaders-2-pack
• Angelus Paint Brush Set
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-paint-brush-set
• Angelus Acrylic Leather Paint
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-acrylic-leather-paint-1-oz
• Angelus Acrylic Finisher
weaverleathersupply.com/products/angelus-acrylic-finisher
• Exotic Wood Leather Slicker
weaverleathersupply.com/products/exotic-wood-leather-slicker
• Gum Tragacanth
weaverleathersupply.com/products/weaver-gum-tragacanth
⸻
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Project Overview
00:42 – What Comes in the Rifle Sling / Guitar Strap Leather Kit
01:09 – The Process of Vintage Graphic Transfer on Leather
02:05 – Applying Mod Podge to Leather and Image
02:42 – Positioning and Bonding the Graphic
03:20 – Drying Tips: Air Drying vs. Hair Dryer vs. Heat Gun
04:12 – Removing the Paper Backing Safely
06:15 – Layering Multiple Images for a Seamless Look
10:21 – Sealing the Graphic Transfer
11:42 – Painting the Adjustment Straps
13:19 – Burnishing the Edges
14:02 – Final Results & Finished Strap
