craftsman827 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Here are some photos of my latest projects. The mantle clock was inspired by Chan Geer. The tissue box by Gene Nolan. Hope you like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Here are two photos of the clock during construction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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TomSwede Report post Posted March 6, 2008 One darn fine clock! The floral piece over the top is just awesome, but what intrigues me the most is the little detail on the bottom, the roped line. Just finishes off the piece so nicely. Is that piece a thinner leather? Tissue box is great to! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted March 6, 2008 both beautiful pieces! very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks guys. and yes Tom it is thinner leather. Great eye, I skived it down to about 2 oz. The rest is covered with 5/6 oz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyMoss Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Nice work, I remember that pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Thanks guys. and yes Tom it is thinner leather. Great eye, I skived it down to about 2 oz.The rest is covered with 5/6 oz. I want to have the ability to skive too. Moneyissue so I solve it when i can. Extensive carving is really nice and impressive to the yawdropping point but when you put a simpler detail like this that brings out som nice untouched leather, to me it's just like having a symphonic orchestra playing really well toghether. Hard to explain the feeling but the whole piece just got a sense of complete that often get's left out when you just have the massive stuff. Thanks for sharing, it's a very good item to draw influence from 'cuz it's about more than just extreme carving/tooling. Last but not least, a very fuctional item aswell. Hope the mechanics last a long time. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazzmann Report post Posted March 6, 2008 Both pieces looking very good. Funny that you did a tissue box, my wife was bugging me last night to make an Easter theme one for our guest bathroom. Also, what is that at the end of your mantle? A match box? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted March 7, 2008 WOW ! Good eye tazz. Yup thats a wooden match box holder. Made out of leather & wood. I love to put wood & leather together. I think they go well together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
