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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Bitzy’s “coffee mug” marking.

Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Hat. 25+ year old snakeskin, embossed leather with antiquing, 3-4oz vegetable tan leather. And when I finished it, it turned out to be just a tad too big for me. Oh well. Heh.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

For any pals familiar with the “Source Material,” Bitzy now has a “knife with questionable stains!” (Not quite) #LegendsOfAvantris

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

“Liberty’s Flower” Western style shoulder holster. This was a personal exercise and I am experimenting with new (to me) finishing techniques and products. I am happy with the results, despite the obvious flaws & flubs. Sam Horne hardware & belt loop still need attached.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Marble dye and hand tooled revolver holster. Cross/Saddle Draw.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Marble dying some leather today for a project.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Blue goldstone set in Sterling. Commission work.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Well… It is -far- from perfect, but I did manage to take the idea from sketch to drafted pattern to final results. My take on the protagonist’s holster in Red Dead Redemption II, used by Arthur, John, & even one’s online character. Lots of flaws here. The tooling is pretty sloppy. (1)

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Fireside night at home while many pals return to #Pennsic. I wish them well, and hope folks have a fun filled two weeks.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Me! (Complete with kitty hair)

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Peter Kuper @pkuper.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

@tomtomorrow.bsky.social @rubenbolling.bsky.social First they come for the comedians, then the cartoonist. Kings fear being laughed at. We have a funny bone to pick with/without a smile on our faces #Colbert #Kimmel #SethMeyers #DailyShow

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Yarden #Kitten Update: This week makes 12 weeks. The boys are fixed and full immunizations. Bitzy, the calico, is scheduled for spaying in September whereupon she will get the rest of her immunizations. All have planned homes with good folks. (Bitzy will be staying with us.)

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Got backyard tunes playing. Poured myself a Contradition and Cola. Firepit underway in 3… 2….1…

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Nyx, a Pendleton, and my current reading material. This is how we are gonna ride out tonight’s storm.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Life has kinda smacked me around the past several days. So I decided I -needed- a new hat. Ordered a Stetson that is a match of the one my Dad used to have when I was growing up.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Jesse did not want to be photographed. So one pic o’ Frank and three of Bitsy.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Bitsy (formerly Potato Chip) Frank James (with ointment face.) Jesse James (napping)

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

A fire and knives kinda night.

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God @thegodshow.com · 27/04/2025

You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Kittens had their first big vet trip today. Everyone got a Good bill of health for the most part. We have some antibiotic drops and ointment for kitten eye issues.

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The “Yarden” here at our place in #WestVirginia is an ever developing “art” I engage with. I am happy about how this year is launching.

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