carr52 Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Celtic design's will sure give you the practice workout with your beveler. But It was fun. The picture I have shows it with a red background. I'm thinking green or blue. Still haven't decided what kind of background to use yet. Use to be I only had one background tool so thats what I went with. Life is tough all over. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jammon Report post Posted June 6, 2008 looks nice and clean, good work : ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 6, 2008 Nice clean lines and smooth beveling. I'm thinking blue on black background. I have made a pair or two of bracers with that combo and I like it alot. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I like it. I wanna see the inside when it's done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I use alot of metallics on the knots, with primary color backgrounds (like blue) I bought some acrylics in gold, bronze and copper. Silver is nice too, but I find it sometimes rubs off easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted June 9, 2008 I decided to go with the blue. As I am not fond of metalic colors I left the knot natural. I think the interior will be natural too. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Who, way to go! My experiences with blue is that it's a very difficult colour to apply but I used a pure spirit one from a company in Denmark. Looking at this one I still feel that I'm quite fed up with celtic patterns, at least for bracers. It's a lot of work. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Report post Posted June 9, 2008 Looking good Tom! I would certainly be cross-eyed after all that beveling. Are you going use natural lacing to compliment the knot? Good work my friend! P.S. I think I can hear you working all the way down here in town. haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Nice job. I've used the same design on several belts and my eyes did get tired. After I showed one belt to a friend he gave me a tip that I'll pass along. Cut and bevel deepest next to the background. Cut and bevel less deep on a cross over. Not a big difference, but it will up your skill level and the appearance. Stan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 I got it done. Didnt put any kind of finish on the interior just left it natural. I kinda like it that way. Might do more the same way. I know I'm going to do another Celtic project because it really was great practice,that and I love redheaded women. Or maybe I'll work my way through the alphabet just doing letters. Tom [attachmen =12403:IMG_0036__2_.JPG] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted June 16, 2008 Nice job. I've used the same design on several belts and my eyes did get tired. After I showed one belt to a friend he gave me a tip that I'll pass along. Cut and bevel deepest next to the background. Cut and bevel less deep on a cross over. Not a big difference, but it will up your skill level and the appearance. Stan Thank you, I'm going to try that. Improvement is my goal so any advice I can get is appreciated. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dom Report post Posted June 21, 2008 Good idea, I'll try it on my next project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
