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I came up with this pattern and think that I am going to make a belt or new mandolin strap for myself. If any one would lke to carve it I

I'de love to see what you all come up with.

While I have your attention- how about a pattern section for submissions to try. I used to look froward to Tandy's flyers and doddle pages when I was young. we could have our own here and maybe combine it with the other posts regarding a carving contest online.

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Pete, I like it alot.The leaves are cool and I want to try them. I wasn't able to get them to print but will try again later. Very nice pattern. Dan

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Thanks Dan! If you take the right hand strip first and put the left hand strip under it they go together to make a continuous pattern. I like making long patterns for belts so that I don't have to keep using the same short piece over and over. Plus you can make the pattern a lt longer so that it doesn't repeat so often.

Thanks again- it's my first attempt at patterns since writing to Dave Ganedek and seeking his expertise.

I'de LOVE to see what you could do with this even if it is a practice piece. I plan to make the belt and show it here too.

pete

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I'll be gone this weekend but plan on carving it and will also post my carving! Thanks Dan

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I don't have a scanner so I hope that this helps

pete

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I don't have a scanner so I hope that this helps

pete

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here's what I came up with. It's my first attempt at pattern drawing and I LIKE IT. NO prize winner but......

Now I remember why I hate to make belts. Too *&^$&^ to carve what with all the turning and awkward angles.

pete

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Pete,

Sometimes the space defines the design sometimes the design defines the space. In this case I think you have a design defining the space. I would try loosing the border and carve it as an inverted design. I think then you might say I have a prize winner. The style I see emerging from you is one where the design does define the space so this is not "Sheridan" it is Peterdan. Go take a look at Peter Mains site, his style of design and carvng would be the best complement for where I see you going.

David Genadek

here's what I came up with. It's my first attempt at pattern drawing and I LIKE IT. NO prize winner but......

Now I remember why I hate to make belts. Too *&^$&^ to carve what with all the turning and awkward angles.

pete

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I like that pattern. I am going to have to give this one a whirl, when I get time (ROTFLMAO).

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ok folks- here is the finished piece. I wanted the VOGHT buckle set but didn't want to put out $3500.00 so I skimped a bit and spent $19.95 at Tandy for a plated set. Doesn't look to bad from a distance in the dark. serioously- it's a really nice set and well worth it.

I look forward to you others that wanted to do this pattern.

sincerely

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