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Thanks! First time adding fine detail using pyro. It was fun to do, but the heat blister on my index finger is raising all kinds of hell tonight. Might have to buy an "ov-glove"

This design will be going on the front panel of a messenger bag/portfolio carrier. Has been carved, Pyro shaded, and antiqued.

Thanks Bob. I am one stubborn S.O.B. I won't quit until I have it dialed in, don't care how much time it takes for me to get there. The more I repeat and practice, the better the results. Thanks for your encouragement.

Yes, I agree with your assessment. My pattern was too small to start with, which made the tools I do have, not able to work in the grand scheme of things (flower center too big, thumbprint too big for the petals and stems, etc). This also made the cuts more difficult in the tight areas. I have been working on swivel knife practice, and will continue to do so. Started this summer with a Tandy kit, and have slowly been making the change to better tools. Next on the list (should have been sooner), is a new swivel knife and blade. One that fits my grip better and holds an edge. Nothing replaces the need to practice, however. It has been inspiring to see so many quality examples of work on this site, and I can't wait to post an example without disclaimers.

So this is carved and treated with some EVOO. It isn't a great first try, but critiques are welcome. My pattern wound up being too small, and I made the vine work too spindly. Also may have started carving a bit too soon for proper casing. Should have left well enough alone with the centers, but I got silly with the seeder. Ah well, next time I hope to post something a bit better. Practice, practice, practice.

Stunning work!

If this is a camouflage bag, it's the best I have ever not seen.

Very nice!