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You're too kind. Thank You

These were bent by hand using leather gloves to protect my hands. top left: 10'x1"x1/4" top right: 10'x1"x3/16" bottom: 10'x3/4"x3/16"

These were bent by hand using only a piece of leather to protect my hands.

Thanks Sixer!! The leather is around 9oz., I'm not sure of the dimensions, but you can see the 1'x1' rubber mat under it. I found the design on the internet and thought it looked cool so I decided I would try it out. Printed the picture the size I wanted, traced it, and transferred it with a stylus. Cut it out with a knife then cut the lines with a swivel knife then beveled those lines. I wasn't even half way through the beveling when I figured I was in over my head and I also realized I needed to cut the small pieces out of the design. I was just going to leave those, since I was already beveling, but I didn't think it would look good. Used a knife to carefully remove those pieces the best I could, then used a dremel tool to finish them off. The dye is Fiebing's USMC Black, 3 or 4 coats. Next up is Silver paint on the letters, banner, and the top and bottom decorative carvings. Then a red outline around everything. I'm still working on the best way to paint it. What I have now is nowhere near perfect, but I'm hoping I don't completely ruin it when I paint it. I need to sit down and work on my abilities with the swivel knife and tools. Maybe this answered any questions you may have had, if not just ask away. I'm new to leatherworking, everything I've made is in my gallery. My brother made the tally book cover and the business card holders. That being said, I am more than willing to help anybody I can. Jason