Floral Field Notes/passport Case

[David Bruce]

Here's a little case that I just finished. The tooling is based off of an old botanical illustration. I used calfskin for the lining this time around and applied the dye and tankote with an airbrush. I had planned to dye the lilies different colors but thought it looked nice as is. Let me know what you think.

[Rohn]

I like the outside fine. Your stitching looks good and fine a fine job on the tooling. Inside is good too but that color is just too bright for me.

[David Bruce]

Sorry about the poor camera phone photos. The interior is your standard red and not crazy bright.

Edited April 9, 2014 by David Bruce

[Rohn]

Ok, That explains it then. You did a great job there.

[Neillo]

Very nice work David!

I love the concho, how the thread contrasts with the leather on the outside and the general simplicity and crispness of your tooling!

One question: is the leather on the inside veg tan and how did you treat the edges where they meet?

Keep up the good work!

[David Bruce]

The inside is veg tan calf skin. I sand the edges, bevel, wet and burnish with saddle soap and a piece of denim, dye and coat with tan kote. Eventually, I plan on getting a drill press and burnishing attachment.

[Razmot]

Nice work, got a good reaction from the women in this house!

[MonicaJacobson]

I love the concho and the carving. Really awesome.

[King's X]

Looks really nice....you have a winner there!

[Wild Bill46]

I really, really, like your Lilly design, And your clean tooling is superb !!!!!

however, I'm not too excited about the interior, but your execution with lacing and clear airbrushing is very good.

[Wild Bill46]

Sorry David, I inadvertantly typed Lacing , it should have read Stitching, my apologies