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    Cecil, I always liked the looks of belts like that, but I dont know how anyone can stand to carve those tiny details. I have to use reading glasses and magnifiers when I carve big pictures these days. I am sure there is a market out there, I hope you find it. Thanks for sharing the pictures Clay
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    if you go to the other side of the leatherworker site, not the forum, there is a list of suppliers towards the bottom of the page. Beside a lot of the names, it tells what they sell and has contact info for them.
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    Shirley, The lacing is really nice, and I kind of like the fringe, but it sure isn't as attractive as your normal carved seats. But, WOW, what an advertising opportunity. I hope it gets you a lot more attention, and business!
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    Thanks Regis and Roo for your comments. Shirley, I tried to get pictures of you from Guido too, but he had this sledge hammer and was looking at my kneecaps and I decided to drop it. Skip, the bear face is painted and sealed and was done on too small a piece of leather to do much more with it anyway. I really need to learn to figure out whole pictures before I start out. One way or another, I'll figure out a way to make this work out.
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    I just assumed that since Guido gave it to me, I had permission to use it. If he has a problem, tell him to take it up with Guido!! The cake was yummy, btw!
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    I haven't posted any pictures in a while because, well..... I just cant see to get anything finished up. Trying to come up with original stuff to work on instead of someone elses patterns is a LOT of work and I sure do make a lot of scrap leather. I think the buffalo feathers picture is done. I can't get a decent photo of it but here it is anyway. I think I might send it off to that show in April in Indiana. I did a tutorial on the buffalo feathers project and I think it's floating around in cyber space somewhere. Johanna probably pulls out handfulls of hair and bangs her head on the computer desk every time I send her something to work on. I bet she'd love to be able to do this to me somedays :comppunch: I have also been working on a bigger version of the open mouthed bear I did a tutorial on last year. Somebody ( I wont name names here but she really carves a neat mule!) complained that the one I sent her was too little! So the latest version is 8X 10 and in color. So far, so good. But when I put it in a frame, it looked boring. So I tried to think of some way to add a little something to it. My first idea was a matt that looked like tree bark. It ended up being a hole in a tree. The matt turned out pretty neat, but most of the people that have seen it asked "how did the bear get inside the tree?" I had planned on adding some leaves to the tree to spice it up a little, but never got that far since most people didn't like the bear inside the tree. So then back to the drawing board. My next idea was to make a matt of carved leaves that looked like the bear was crashing out of the leaves. I started drawing this up, and my wife said it was going to be WAY too busy and take away from the bear, so she suggested just a couple sprays of leaves framing the bear. So I drew it up that way. Well, my consulting team doesn't like that at all. They all think the bear will look cooler crashing out of the leaves. (they probably just want me to carve all those leaves so they can say "gee, that looks too busy". So I had another thought. How about a couple bear paws coming out of the leaves too, like he was clawing his way out (like Robb Barr's eagle). Yesterday I decided to see if I could make a bear paw. Here is what I came up with. Well, after I got this finished, I realized that the paw is WAY to small for the bear's face so it's not going to work either. And, there is no way a paw the right size is going to fit on the picture. So, it's back to the drawing board again. Guess I'll work up a pattern of leaves for the bear to crash out of and see how that looks. I'm sure someone will sell me more leather if I run out, right??
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    $$hobby(47), Don101(41), Beaverslayer(51), moriver(54) Happy Birthday to each of you. Hope you all have really nice days, fun presents, and lots of cake!!
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    This day and a half class focuses on the setting of a gemstone into leather. Our subject will be an embossed Scarab Beetle. This pattern and stone setting technique can be used on a variety of future projects. Beveling, matting, backgrounding, filigreeing, plus embossing and coloring techniques will also be explained, demonstrated and practiced during this course. Leather, colors, and finishes are included and will be supplied for the students. Gemstones that are to be set will be available at my cost. The stones I select for this project generally cost around $8.00 to $15.00 each depending on the type, size, and quality of the stones. All skill levels in leather craft are welcome. This project is designed for a beginner as well as the master crafts person. Date: Tentatively scheduled for Aug 2-3 (Saturday/Sunday) 2008. Time: 10 AM to 5 PM Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday Location: Lions Club in Rathdrum, Idaho. Easy to find, just 25 miles east of Spokane, WA via Trent Avenue (Hwy 53) or take I90 to Hwy 41 exit just east of Post Falls, ID and head north for 7 miles. Hwy 41 turns into Hwy 53 at light in Rathdrum. Go past High School and Super 1 Foods on right hand side then look for bright yellow bldg just east of Pine Grove Cemetery on left hand side. About 3 city blocks from light. Cost: $170. An $85 non refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. If the class is cancelled for any reason, your money will be refunded. Facilities: The Lions Club has 6 RV sites with electrical and water hookups available for $15 per night. Let us know in advance if you want one of these reserved for you. The Cedar Springs Bed and Breakfast (www.cedarsprings-bb.com) is located near Rathdrum. Call Ellen Larson at 888.441.9585 for accommodations and mention that you are taking the leather class. Contact person: Ken Bush White Rose Leather 11923 E. Fairview Ave Spokane Valley, WA 99206 509.926.2087 email
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    Cool dance there Bert, can you teach me that next time I stop in at the store?? And, "you can call me peanut if ya wants to". If the triplets have gotten to the point of watching Bambi 3 times a day yet, you'll get that line. Sorry Hilly for side tracking your post. I am really glad that you got a knife that you like and that Clay M went the extra mile making sure it was sharp for you. That's customer service at it's best!!!
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    June 13-14 Jim will be conducting a workshop for the Santa Fe Trail Leather Artists Guild. The actual location is yet to be determined, but it will be in the Topeka, KS area somewhere. We haven't finalized the project, but it sounds it will a notebook cover and include some figure carving. There will be a small materials fee. People can get more info by contacting Jane Turner
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    April 12 Jim Linnell will be doing leatherwork demonstrations all day at the Tandy Leather Factory store in Mesquite, TX. Jim says "I like doing this sort of thing because I get to help people with whatever they are struggling with. What I demo will depend on what people want."
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    Now that Peter has joined the forum, hopefully we will be better informed where he is going to be and what he is teaching. We try to keep the calendar updated, but cant post what we dont know about. So if anyone has information on an upcoming class or event, add it to the calendar or let one of the moderators know so they can do it. I hate to see anyone miss a class that they would have attended if they would have known about it. Clay
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    8th Annual Pendleton Leatherworkers Trade Show November 8th & 9th 08 This is the 7th Annual Ferdco Leather Trade Show. Scheduled Classes - Please Note! Please contact Phone # listed for the instructors for registration. Please RSVP! Joe Benner. . Will watch Joe build a Wade rough-out saddle by courses end. Students will see Joe's NW Techniques and learn some short-cuts on building a saddle. Cost is $350.00 for 3 days & 2 nights of class. Class will be heald Wedneday, Thursday & Friday.To register call Joe @ Western Ranch is located about 3 blocks from the Pendleton Convention Center. The Address is 1902 SW Emagrant. Alan Dewey - Saddle making techniques - Friday - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm - Covering a swell fork - cost is $50.00 per person. Friday 1:00pm to 5:00pm - Covering a saddle horn. - Cost is $50.00 per person. To register Call Alan @ Pete Gorrell - Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Western Floral Techniques - Help define a technique that is your own. Cost is $90.00 per person. Students need to bring a small sample of their stamping. Some supplies needed. Contact Ferdco for Registration and payment information. 800-645-0197 or email us @ ferdco@smgazette.com - toll # is 208-689-3006 Al Gould - Friday - 8:00am to 12:00pm - Pattern Lay-out - Learn to fit patterns to available space with symmetry. Cost is $50.00 per person. Friday - 1:00pm to 5:00pm Swivel Knife Finness Cost is $50.00 per person. email Contact Ferdco for Registration and payment information. 800-645-0197 or email us @ ferdco@smgazette.com - toll # is 208-689-3006. Pete Gorrell & Al Gould - Saturday - 8:00 to 12:00pm Fitting a saddle tree to a saddle Cost is $75.00 ea session. Saturday - 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Ground seat and saddle seats. Can take the Saturday Morning session or afternoon session or combine them together. Cost is Please contact Al or Pete for any supply information. Contact Ferdco for Registration and payment information. 800-645-0197 or email us @ ferdco@smgazette.com - toll # is 208-689-3006 Jeff Cook - Tools Sharpening If you have any questions regarding the show or any of the classes, please call Ferdco @ 1-800-645-0197. Trade Show Hours When - November Friday the 10th and Saturday the11th Where - Pendleton Convention Center, Pendleton Oregon Times - 9:00 to 5:00 Friday and Saturday 9:00 to 5:00 This is your oppurtunity to come and meet your suppliers! Come and see them and take advantage of their show specials! Plus enter Ferdco's FREE Drawing for a NEW Eagle Flat-bed Walking Foot Complete with the Table, Stand, 110V Motor and Speedreducer! Pendleton Exhibitors Oregon Leather - leather, Tandy Leather Factory- leather, Stevenson/Paxton - leather, George Barta Hide - leather - Ron's Tools- Hand tools, Barry King Tools- Hand tools, Bob Douglas Tools - Hand tools, Wayne Jueschke - Hand tools, Hansen Western Wear - Silver and silver jewelry, Bee Natural - Horse Care Products, Sheridan Leather Outfitters- Leather, tools and leather related products Herb Bork & Son's - Cast Hardware, - J Cook Blades -Hand tools - Muir McDonald- Leather, Weber Stirrups - stirrups, Hamleys of Pendleton. list updated as of 9-15-05 --MOTELS & HOTELS-- 7-Inn I-84, Exit 202 - 74149 Barnhart Rd Phone: (541) 276-4711 or 1-800-REG7INN (734-7466) www.7inn.com Best Western/Pendleton Inn Exit 210 off I-84 - 400 SE Nye Avenue Phone: (541) 276-2135 or 1-800-528-1234 Deluxe continental breakfast. Restaurant nearby. In-room phones, non-smoking rooms, ADA facilities, HBO and cable, exercise room, seasonal swimming, spa. Meeting facilities. Major credit cards. Pets welcome with fee. 69 units. www.bestwestern.com Econo Lodge Exit 209 of I-84 - 620 SW Tutuilla Road Phone: (541) 276-8654 Restaurants nearby. AAA 2-Star. AC/Heat, in room coffee & phones, non-smoking rooms, handicap rooms, parking, remote TV with HBO & expanded cable. Major credit cards. Pets allowed in specific areas. Kitchenettes available. Microwaves & refrigerators in all rooms. 51 units. email: gm.or109@choicehotels.com www.econolodge.com Holiday Inn Express Exit 210 off I-84 - 600 SE Nye Avenue Phone: (541) 966-6520 or 1-800-HOLIDAY (465-4329) Fine amenities include: cookies in the afternoon, enhanced continental breakfast, USA Today, 24 hour coffee and tea, and HBO. Kids stay free. Indoor pool and hot tub. Pets accepted with permission. Rooms with view of Blue Mountains. ADA facilities. Free high speed internet. 64 units. www.hiexpress.com Knights Inn 105 SE Court Avenue Phone: (541) 276-3231 or 1-877-722-8277 Located in the same building as Stetson's House of Prime. Air Conditioning, in-room phones, non-smoking rooms, full cable & HBO. Wireless Internet. Pets allowed. Major credit cards. Meeting rooms. 47 units. email: knightsinn97801@yahoo.com www.knightsinn.com Motel 6 Exit 210 off I-84 - 325 SE Nye Avenue Phone: (541) 276-3160 or 1-800-466-8356 Restaurant nearby. In room phones, outdoor pool, laundry facility. Pets allowed. 92 units. www.motel6.com Mountain View RV Park 1375 SE 3rd Street Phone: (541) 276-1041 100 spaces. Daily, weekly, monthly rates. Laundry and showers. Full hook-ups, tent spaces. Easy access to I-84 East & West and Hwy 395 North & South. Beautiful views. Meeting Facility and mini-storages. (Exit 210) email: rvpdt@oregontrail.net Oxford Suites Exit 209 off I-84 - 2400 SW Court Place Phone: (541) 276-6000 or 1-877-545-7848 Welcome to the newest suites in town! Complimentary full breakfast buffet and evening appetizers with drinks. Indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Convention Center nearby. Pets allowed. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, irons & boards, coffeemakers, and DSL. 87 units. http://www.oxfordsuitespendleton.com Pendleton Underground Tours Working Girls Hotel/Condo 17 SW Emigrant Avenue Phone : (541) 276-0730 or 1-800-226-6398 Experience the 'real west' at the Working Girls Hotel. Once a bordello, now they are beautiful turn-of-the-century suites with antique furniture. An experience you won't forget in downtown Pendleton! Open June - Oct. 5 Units Red Lion Hotel Exit 210 off I-84 - 304 SE Nye Avenue Phone: (541) 276-6111 or 1-800-REDLION (733-5466) The only full service facility in Eastern Oregon. You'll find all amenities of a first-class hotel with restaurant, lounge, swimming pool, hot tub, full meeting and convention facilities. ADA accessible. 170 units. www.redlion.com Relax Inn 205 SE Dorion Avenue Phone: (541) 276-3293 Rugged Country Lodge 1807 SE Court Avenue Phone: (541) 966-6800 or (877) 7RUGGED The only bed-and-breakfast motel in town. Completely renovated (2004). Affordable rates. Luxury queen beds. Down bedding. Spa-quality amenities. Boutique details in suites and standard rooms. Expanded complimentary gourmet breakfast. 24-hour customer service. When the road leads you to Pendleton, let Rugged Country Lodge be your 'home away from home.' email: mail@ruggedcountrylodge.com www.ruggedcountrylodge.com Super 8 601 SE Nye Avenue Phone: (541) 276-8881 or 1-800-800-8000 Restaurant nearby. Air conditioning, in-room phones, non-smoking rooms, ADA facilities. Major credit cards. Pets allowed. Indoor pool. 50 units. www.super8.com Traveler's Inn 310 SE Dorion Avenue Phone: (541) 276-6232 Fax and Phone: (541) 276-6231 40 guest rooms with air conditioning/heat pumps, telephone, cable TV, private baths, and at door parking. Night's stay includes a Continental breakfast. Most rooms offer a refrigerator, microwave, and free coffee. Complex includes outdoor heated pool and hot tub-open March to September. Convenient location, close to downtown Pendleton. Pets are welcome. www.travelers-inn.net Travelodge 411 SW Dorion Avenue Phone: (541) 276-7531 AAA approved. Restaurants nearby. Air conditioning, in-room phones, non-smoking rooms, movies and cable. Major credit cards. Pets allowed. Recently remodeled. Free high speed internet. 36 units. www.travelodge.com Wildhorse Resort & Casino I-84, Exit 216 - 72777 Hwy. 331 Phone: (541) 278-2274 or 1-800-654-WILD (9453) 100 rooms, including whirlpool suite. Indoor pool, spa sauna, free continental breakfast, meeting facilities. Adjacent to championship golf course, casino, restaurant, RV Park, museum, and travel plaza. View of the Blue Mountains. www.wildhorseresort.com ______________________________________
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    Ok, I agree Mr. Miller is a great guy, but he's around 6'3". Wouldn't that make him more like a banana????
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    If you look at this previous topic, maybe it will help you out some. http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=454
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    My turn now. Hope you have a reallly great birthday Roger!!! Lets all see if we can get Bruce to lead us in singing!!!
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    Hey David, If they reject any of the seats, you can send one of them to me. I'd love to have a piece of your art hanging on my wall. I dont get it. If you're gonna have a custom bike, why not have custom seats. And doesn't a custom seat mean "different" than everyone else's? They really need to let you run with your creativity! Do these people have an email address? All your seats look great David! Clay
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    I have to agree with Jon here. I try to read all the posts here on saddles and trees, and a lot of times I feel like I am just getting more confused. But, this last post by Rod and Denise explained "rock" in a way that makes sense to me. Thanks for keeping it going until even the slowest of us "get it". Clay
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    Here is another one from Peter that just popped into my email. He said he'd figure out how to post himself when he gets back from his latest trip. These are crazy, I had to look twice to make sure they weren't just photos. Hello, ...here are some inlays for boot tops. Both the Harley and Porshe are four inches wide (they should appear on your screen close to actual size) and are carved on 2-3oz leather. The blue surrounding these matches the color of the boot top and is there just in case the cut-out in the boot top leather is not precise. I will post the finished boots when they are completed. Peter
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    Hey Pete, I do everything left handed, but at drawing patterns, I aint no better than you. I was wondering if you ever carved the leaves? It sounds like a neat idea and I'd like to see how it went. I had never thought of trying to make it look like some of the leaves were backwards. I'd like to see examples of how Bruce does it too, but getting pictures out of him is almost as bad as getting him to sing Happy Birthday :rofl:Hey Pete, I do everything left handed, but at drawing patterns, I aint no better than you. I was wondering if you ever carved the leaves? It sounds like a neat idea and I'd like to see how it went. I had never thought of trying to make it look like some of the leaves were backwards. I'd like to see examples of how Bruce does it too, but getting pictures out of him is almost as bad as getting him to sing Happy Birthday
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    Hey Roger, Looks like you have been busy lately. I really like all the seats you have been doing. You got the feathers down pretty good, but I think I like this one best. I find faces to be a challenge too, but this one looks really good, especially in color. And you did some really neat effects on the stockings! Clay
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    Last week, Peter Main became a member of our forum (finally, I can quit begging). He is leaving for Austrailia on Wednesday and hasn't yet had time to figure out how to post things here, so he asked me to post this for him. For any of you that haven't seen Peter's work, check out his website here ...here is a wedding album recently completed. The covers are 2-3oz leather with inverted lettering, borders and corners. There is thin foam padding between this leather and the heavy card boards. These boards have beveled edges to give it all a nice roll around the outside. The leather is turned on all edges in traditional bookbinding style, and meets with a goatskin lining on the inside. The hinging is made with two folds to enable the cover to lay flat when open. The pages (12 x 12") are held in place with three inter-screws...these have goatskin covered heads. The spine has a leather covering (which conceals the pages) that can expand if required. The covers and spine were sprayed and all the front detail was done by sable brush...with spirit dyes.
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    Hi Tom, Your helmets are really unique and you do great work. I am glad you found us and are sharing pictures of your work. It's always fun to see the things that others are doing especially when they are doing really cool stuff like you are. Welcome to the forum. I'll be watching for more stuff from you. Clay
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    Is it the mask he doesn't like, or the fact that someone has a stangle hold on his throat???? I think that mask is AWESOME!!! I love how you did all the embossing on it. I wanna try one of these someday too. They look really fun. Clay
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    I just want to thank each one of you for your birthday wishes. I really appreciate the kind thoughts and word from each of you. Bruce, they used to have karoke on Wednesday nights in the lounge at the Holiday Inn in Sheridan. Maybe you should let us all hear what you got there! Shirley, Guido never did show up with that cake or the surprise. I am probably lucky about that, huh? Thanks again everyone, you are all great! Clay
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