rickeyfro Report post Posted March 7, 2010 Welll Ive been collecting the tools a few at a time but usually so busy working on customers stuff I hadnt really had a chance to try my hand at Floral type carving but finally had a request for it. I'll be finishing it tomorrow but wanted to post this so's I can get some pointers from you guys. Rick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 7, 2010 Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted March 7, 2010 Yep, it looks good. Do you use a modeler? Think a bit of rounding ('speshly on the stems) would make it look even better. What color ya goin' with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HARVEY Report post Posted March 7, 2010 Welll Ive been collecting the tools a few at a time but usually so busy working on customers stuff I hadnt really had a chance to try my hand at Floral type carving but finally had a request for it. I'll be finishing it tomorrow but wanted to post this so's I can get some pointers from you guys. Rick I like the symmetry of the design, and the flower centers. What I would work on is carving the design deeper, deeper stamping and beveling. Deeper cuts and beveling them would give a more 3-D impression. The pebble tool used would show up more richly if the beveling was deeper. Likewise, on the flower petals, deeper cuts and deeper beveling would distinguish the petals one from another. The hearts flower center (Barry King??) could also use more definition. Maybe a heavier whack. Different leathers tool and stamp for better or worse. For projects that are going to be stamped (basketweaved, block stamped, etc), I and a friend buy cheaper Argentine-tanned leather. Bridle leather on the other hand can cut smooth as butter. So, leather may be a factor. Also, maybe a heavier maul. It's a good design, Rick, and it will be even better with more definition. Harvey Los Angeles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickeyfro Report post Posted March 7, 2010 I like the symmetry of the design, and the flower centers. What I would work on is carving the design deeper, deeper stamping and beveling. Deeper cuts and beveling them would give a more 3-D impression. The pebble tool used would show up more richly if the beveling was deeper. Likewise, on the flower petals, deeper cuts and deeper beveling would distinguish the petals one from another. The hearts flower center (Barry King??) could also use more definition. Maybe a heavier whack. Different leathers tool and stamp for better or worse. For projects that are going to be stamped (basketweaved, block stamped, etc), I and a friend buy cheaper Argentine-tanned leather. Bridle leather on the other hand can cut smooth as butter. So, leather may be a factor. Also, maybe a heavier maul. It's a good design, Rick, and it will be even better with more definition. Harvey Los Angeles Thanks Harvey, those are the pointers I was looking for Looks great. Thanks Max Yep, it looks good. Do you use a modeler? Think a bit of rounding ('speshly on the stems) would make it look even better. What color ya goin' with? Yeah I kinda knew that one but was kinda rushing to get it assembled, will definately go slower on the next Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
