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Congratulations, Wolvenstien!

Thanks for the info, Clay. I'll go take a look and see what I can find in the stores.

Thanks for your replies, Kate and Clay. Guess I'll invest in a couple of acrylic colors and give them a try. Any brand you prefer?

Wow, Kate, your backgammon game set is so beautiful! The carving is really well done and the colors give it such a rich feel. Great job!

whinewine & CitizenKate - Didn't know about the blue and violet having been removed. Not going to Tandy as often as I'd like (anyone wants to sponsor me ). Good thing they know about it and are working on a new formula. Let's hope they'll come up with something better. As for making them waterproof, that would be great 'cause I like these colors, but I won't be holding my breath on that. Freak - Somehow I missed your koy fish. Great looking artwork! I see the colors haven't shifted. Where is it placed? Does it get any sunlight? ClayB - I haven't looked into acrylics yet. I'm guessing you're diluting them so they don't cover up the grain of the leather too much, right? If so, what do you dilute them with?

For anyone interested, there is now a printable version (PDF) available for the dog leash tutorial. I'm uploading it on here and it's also available on my site, in the tutorials section. Enjoy! DogLeash.pdf DogLeash.pdf

Here I was doing some sorting and cleaning for my upcoming move and what did I find, my test pieces I layed out 5 months ago. Had totally forgotten about them! You are in for some surprise. And before you say anything, yes, I did triple check everything when I started it, making sure to label the colors right, and same when I took the pictures and processed them. There was a single coat of dye applied with a wool dauber, no finish. The first ones are not too bad so here we go. Here we start seeing some degradation. (really nice having a black that turns light grey ) And here's the real shocker (this is where you should sit down, before looking). These last two really threw me when I saw them, blue turned green and violet turned beige. What the heck happened... I know colors will fade over time but this dramatic of a change? Within 5 months?

Wow, Ken, this is really neat! Love them skulls in the center, especially the one at the bottom. Yup, you've got this style going well. Looking forward to seeing the completed clock!

That's one neat skull collection you have there, Kathy! Other hobbies... hmmm... photography, beading (mostly indian loom) and drawing (just for the fun of holding a pencil though 'cause I ain't good at all).

Nice looking design and work, Clay. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Tom, you did it again! WOW! Super awesome. I'm in with the others, just loooove the braided handle and the overall design. Keep up the great work, Tom, you're an inspiration to us all

Thanks a million, Tom! Helps me to better understand how you did it and it will really come in handy. This really is a neat effect!

You're welcome, Spider. It sure feels good knowing I can help people out there

Congratulations, Kathy! It's a really nice piece you tooled there. Can hardly wait to get my copy of LCSJ so I can study it and see how you made it.

Neat idea on the tooling though. Would have never occured to me to try something like this.

Welcome to the forum, Brian! Wow... I'm totally floored by your work and seriously thought about hanging up my tools. Also looked at your website and man... I got floored a second time! Exquisite and top-notch work!

You're welcome, Duke. Glad it helped you out

Wow......... *stares with mouth open*....... can't find the words....... wow....... truly super extra beautiful.

Beautiful work on this, Kate. I really like the way you've laid the decorative elements and the light coloring makes things stand out just enough.

Neat looking mask! I like the coloring, but mostly the way you've done the cutout around the eyes and most of all, the beetle itself. It looks way cool!

Oh man, these are all SOOO COOL! I'm trying to pick one as a favorite, but I simply can't, they all have a little something special. Great imagination and work, Ken. Keep 'em coming!

Nice work, Spider! I sure like your creativity. And that background, real cool looking!

Nice work! I like how you made the clover and star go outside the borders.

Thanks for keeping us updated, LadyJ. I'll keep my fingers crossed too and hope you can repair it with no damage.

You're most welcome, Tom, and I'm looking forward to seeing your tutorial. Take your time though. I've got the red dye but haven't been able to find the mahogany antique yet. Guess I'll have to order on the web. Lucky man, spending the weekend where there are wolves. I just love wolves.