Clay Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Hi all Jim gave a great class. The pattern was a buffalo done in the embossed 3-D style with some floral carving in the corner. The class was alot of fun an I am positive that they learned alot. The buffalo was stapmed and then pushed out from the back side with a ball modeler. Then it was filled in with a mixture of leather dust and rubber cement. This was allowed to dry ovenight. We then used a stiff cardboard and glued it to the back side of the leather to keep the dust mixture in place. We finished up the floral tooling and the detail work on the buffalo and the scenery behind it. Then this morning we followed along with Jim as he showed us his way of painting with acrylic paints. His attention to detail is amaizing. Enjoy the pictures...There are pictures of the class and of each of the students pieces in progress, some of Jims other work and a close up of my buffalo painted ClayM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberangel Report post Posted May 12, 2008 I have had the pleasure of watching Mr. Linnell at work. He is a true genius and it was my pleasure to be in his presence not once but twice. Lucky you , I know you enjoyed yourself and learned much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Hi Clay, Thanks for sharing the pictures from the class. There might not have been as many students as there were supposed to be, but it looks like you all did a great job. The pictures of Jim's other work is always fun to look at. I see you even got one of the sunflower for me. Wish I could have made the class, someday it's gonna work out for me to get to learn some things from Jim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 12, 2008 Thanks for showing the pics Clay. It's particular fun for me up here all alone in Sweden to see you guys get together and enjoy some fellow crafters company aswell as getting some serious lessons too. Tom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilborne Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Clay, looks like everyone had fun. Rapid City and the Hills is my favorite area. Can you share where the picture of the buffalo came from, I need one like that. Thanks. Andy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Report post Posted May 13, 2008 Thanks for showing the pics Clay. It's particular fun for me up here all alone in Sweden to see you guys get together and enjoy some fellow crafters company aswell as getting some serious lessons too.Tom I don't know how close it is to you but Jim Linnell will be in Norway in the fall. If you want the details I can get them for you. ClayM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
