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For a law enforcement friend of mine.

Look at you, Mr. Turned edges!!!

That’s cool. Well done in the carving.

Thanks chief! 6 oz. but for a dish I’d use two layers of 4oz or 3 oz

Thank you. I do use Hermann Oak, but not on these. I found an alternative from Spain that works well for this application.

Thanks, Bob!

Best in the business!!!

Glad you enjoyed it

You are quite welcome!. If your modeling spoon ones are sharp enough, they will work, but it may be difficult to push them since they are sharp on both sides. Let me know how they work for you!

Here’s a quick video demonstrating the differences between standard and pro petal lifters. IMG_6115.MOV

They’re both right for the job, it’s just a matter of how to use them, and when to use them in the carving process. Ed’s are wicked sharp on the leading edge. Far sharper than the stamp type, but they are used much differently. If you want I’ll do a quick video to demonstrate.

Yes they are

Yes all petal lifters regardless of type will pierce the grain of the leather. How they do it is a little different from each other though. The pro lifters like Ed and Grey Ghost make are easier to use for me.

There are no links. Only Facebook, no websites. Thank you. For some reason that was the most popular online as well!

I have the stamp version by BK too. Never use them. These are far more user friendly. Grey Ghost also makes an excellent set of these that are just as good. And he has a website

Some of my greatest finishes are mistakes. Document your process because I guarantee you someone will want that exact look again in the future!

Thank you! Yes I sell them. You’d have to contact Ed to see what tools he has for sale, unless you just want to see pics of mine? Thank you!

Thanks boss! Thank you

You are correct! I am a regularly contributing writer for the magazine, and I always try to put some good stuff in there for everyone!

I don’t hold much back, but occasionally I keep something to myself for a while. Eventually, I’ll do a class about them and all secrets will be revealed. Also, what I’m using isn’t available to anyone else, so that’s why I encourage folks to do their own thang! Thank you. Since I started making these, I’ve been eyeballing all kinds of things that would look good wrapped in leather! I’d love to see what yours look like!

Thank you! No I never did.

You’re actually not far off. I tried both of those! Eventually, I found a piece of plastic from an old CD box that I liked. The rest is history

Thank you sir! A question I get a lot. I experimented with a variety of materials with texture until I found one I liked and went with it. I encourage you to try the same. When you start looking at things for the texture they apply, nearly everything becomes a leather tool.

Thanks! Petal lifter from Ed LaBarre. He sells a set of four sizes. This was the smallest of them.