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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 · 09/11/2025

In the late 1980s I attended midnight showings in West Virginia, often playing Riff. I think the Charleston Cinema required anyone at Midnight Movies be 18+. 30 miles west in Huntington, I don’t recall any ID being asked for, but that was a long time ago. I hit both many weekends in ‘86-87

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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

Two more holsters, both marbled.

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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

(4) Beads include a Lewis&Clark pattern, dyed wood, agate, tigers eye, and antique glass. Not the greatest end product, but a great launch point to start. Lots to improve and learn!

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

(3) The knife sheath worked into the “saddle skirt” of the holster turned out just fine and I think this part of the idea can be adapted to a variety of knives. I am happy with the dye technique I played with. Beads include a Lewis&Clark pattern, dyed wood, agate, tigers eye, and antique glass.

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

(2) The holster is too big. While the 45 revolver sits in it well enough and the hammer safety holds, it is much more roomy than I had planned. The lacing leaves a lot to be desired. But I did hand cut almost all of it with a blade. So that’s pretty cool. (Cont.)

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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 · 24/07/2025

Well, I cannot speak to 3rd edition or beyond, but in 1 & 2 everything had the same Physical & Non Physical damage stats/blocks. Your abilities had an effect on how well you might resist incoming damage after armor and such were taken into account. We had a few one shot kills in our ‘89-‘92era game

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Bret Dusic @catinblack.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Did you ever play old editions of Shadowrun? (First or Second.) You might look at adapting something similar(?)

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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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