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Just a Head (FWIW I've read Joanna's tutorial, John Henry's and couple on the Masks forum) How do I make a molded dragon head purse? I want to make a small purse that's dragon head shaped. I've got some examples that give a general idea. One is more art than usable purse, 2nd is a discarded alligator plushie. I want to mold it like the art purse, but shaped more like the plushie with a more triangular head. Seems like this has to be a turn out in order not to show stitches? If I'm going to mold this 1" up from my base do I start with a piece of leather that's something like 1 3/4" bigger than the base? What's the most 4-6oz belly leather can be stretched? Shoulder leather? Don't suppose the leather gives any kind of warning before it cracks? Is there some kind of conditioning to make leather easier to stretch? I'm making a plug, but why is molding pull down and not push out from back? Do people ever use just foam for their plugs? Any special type? Current plan is take 2 - 1x4s cut into "more triangular" shapes, shim up at back to get a wedge profile, and put a piece on top to get an approximate forehead shape. This is the rough shape, planning to goin with finer tools for some detailing.

Ok Cheryl, so after 89 views and 2 comments, a crosspost to bags and purses it is. the relevance to masks would be that they mold fantasy figures, some with long noses. thx

Well, Monica while I had hoped that this wasn't totally new ground and someone could cut down on the experimenting this is current plan... Suppose I took 2 - 1x4s cut into "more triangular" shapes, shimmed between at back to get the wedge shape, screwed a piece of PVC on top to get an approximate forehead shape, then went from there. It's the turn out part I'm most worried about as tip of nose is 1 1/8 x 2 1/4.

You've seen this? http://ranasp.deviantart.com/art/Leather-Mask-Making-Tutorial-41572623 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=2380

they can't all be made in Philipines, Nokona offers tours. U can go and see their equip.

Just a Head How do I make a dragon head purse? I want to make a small purse that's dragon head shaped. I've got some samples that give a general idea. One is more art than usable purse, 2nd is a alligator plushie that I found discarded. I want to mold it like the art purse, but shaped more like the plushie with a more triangular head. Thinking – nail/clamp a piece of leather to a flat "more triangular" shaped wood base, then push up the features. Seems like this has to be a turn out in order not to show stitches? If I'm going to mold this 1" up from my base do I start with a piece of leather that's something like 1 3/4" oversize? Is there some kind of conditioning to make leather much easier to stretch? Is there a sub-forum for masks that would be more appropriate place to ask these ques? Thanks for any help

Just a Head How do I make a dragon head purse? I want to make a small purse that's dragon head shaped. I've got some samples that give a general idea. One is more art than usable purse, 2nd is a alligator plushie that I found discarded. I want to mold it like the art purse, but shaped more like the plushie with a more triangular head. Thinking – nail/clamp a piece of leather to a flat "more triangular" shaped wood base, then push up the features. Seems like this has to be a turn out in order not to show stitches? If I'm going to mold this 1" up from my base do I start with a piece of leather that's something like 1 3/4" oversize? Is there some kind of conditioning to make leather much easier to stretch? Is there a sub-forum for masks that would be more appropriate place to ask these ques? Thanks for any help

Usually only veg-tan leather is used for tooling, know from experience that chrome-tan is Very difficult to make an impression on. Chrome-tan where it hasn't been dyed will have a blue/grayish color (u would probably have to cut into an edge and even then on thin leather u may not see a undyed part).

Well, MF, just PM me and I'll email to u. purses description-woven 2 pieces interlock strips, spiral basket weave, slice 2 piece, 2 pocket, stitch less, off white elephant.

never thought I needed one until made some mockups for a class (and 1 final version) lets see if I can get pic on here (you'll see woven and stitched types)

^^^^ multipolymer resins - look into it guess I'll start nagging Tandy for the info

least I'm getting a sorta response here... Again is there a downside besides the wax? Cause I could strip 40'. Looking for thicker And willing to experiment, that 's why this thread. T isn't saying Ntlex for all 4 of these, or is this just "understood". Thx Gump

3 of u guys now looking for same type http://leatherworker...ndy#entry343672 http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=55007

what's downside besides wax makes it sticky? 206RB

I think changing needles (grind down shank) makes more sense than adjusting machine to accommodate needles needle that was in machine was working ok? I'd have talk w/ whoever u ordered from