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Thank you sir. The web page is www.Facebook.com/michaeldaleleather Take a look!

Thank you sir. The web page is www.Facebook.com/michaeldaleleather Take a look!

I started my leatherwork journey almost exactly three years ago. I started it right here on LW.Net too. This page has some of the greatest people in the world on it and between this and the friends I have made in this industry, I can honestly say its changed my life. I want to thank everyone here who has every helped me, and I hope I can return the favor sometime. Generally speaking, leatherworkers are the best people in the world with very few exceptions. As I was commenting on some posts recently, I realized just how far I have come in the last three years, and how much I owe to sites like this. I encourage all of the beginners to stick with it no matter how frustrated you become, and all veterans to continue to help those who need it. Here are some examples from three years ago and today. Maybe if some of the other veterans post up where they started, it will encourage others as it has encouraged me.

Here's my latest figure carving. What do you think?

Terry, I'll make the popcorn, but you have to come get it!

Keep them all. You made the deal of the century!

Club, there will be a video available for anyone who registers and cannot attend, or you can always get the video later. Sam, it's going to be a fun class!

Bobby is the man. It was a wonderful evening!

ONLINE TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! Only 100 spots are available for this class. As always, its $20.00 and there will be a video recording for those who cannot attend the live session. Please register for Creating Floral Belt Designs - Layout, Tapoff and Carving on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM MST at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/2609270103881923074 This months class is a much anticipated how-to on creating belts. We have all seen Adam Tanner's work and in this session, Adam will show students how to draw a floral belt design, create a tap off and how to carve the newly created design. Students will be provided with the elements and information needed to create stunning belts in the Adam Tanner style. Please join us for this highly anticipated class! Materials Needed: Design layout: Paper Pencil Eraser Ruler Circle template 2.75" Flower and leaf template Light box (if available) Tapoff: 1.5"(38mm) X 8"(203mm) leather strip Transfer film Stylus Swivel knife Hobby knife Lacquer Tooling: Belt blank Swivel knife Modeling spoon Stamping tools After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training.

Hey everyone, here is the link to the upcoming class! https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4868209043863817473 It will be Chan Geer teaching how to draw Sheridan patterns. All of my classes are recorded so you can watch if: A) you can't make the live class, You are afraid of the internet or C) you want to watch it again. The list of my past classes are as follows, and are always available at the same low cost as the live sessions. There's a ton of great videos on the web, but my classes are taught by some of the best in the business, and you have the opportunity to ask them questions in a real time format! Robert Beard Pictorial Carving Bevelers Pictorial Carving Special effects Chan Geer Sheridan Style Carving Secrets of Basket Stamping #1 Fundamentals of Sheridan layout and design (Upcoming) Paul Zalesak Swivel Knife Finesse Swivel knife Tune-up Chris Slickbald Andre Cobra 4 Basics Kim Holowaitiuk Primer on beading Michael Dale Professional Edges Carving Lettering I am constantly searching for topics for classes and if there is something or someone YOU want to see, let me know. I have a few surprises coming up so stay tuned. Thanks, Mike

Scalpel blade and handle.

Thats pretty cool.

Nice job for your first stuff.

Thanks Mike. I don't want to get in the way of Sean, but I do monthly on-line classes that cover many different types of leatherwork techniques. If your interested, they are live classes you can attend where you have the opportunity to ask realtime questions of the instructors. If you can't attend, there is a video available afterward. Classes are 20 each. Typically they run about an hour and a half. and most of my instructors are Stohlman award winners or winners at Sheridan etc. Chan Geer, Bob Beard, Chris Andre, Paul Zalesak etc. Let me know if I can help. Mike

I smash fireflies and use them as paint...jk. looks good dude.

Ladybowhunter, I have this class recorded so if you are interested in it you may purchase the recording for $20.00. You can email me @ michaeldale1@comcast.net for details.

Thank you all.

Thanks Gramps!

Mr. Oaks, there are no pics of that learning curve. However, here are the rest as promised.

Thanks everyone. I'll take more pics later.

Thanks everyone. I'll take more pics later.

This one is for me, but the circles nearly did me in!

This one was a bit difficult. It took two tries to make it look right. What do you think?

Yes, it takes a few days to process the video, but the link will be going out soon along with the pattern from the class.

Just a little follow up on the class. It was a great success! Chan is a master and it showed in his work and his demeanor. If anyone is interested, these classes are recorded and you may purchase them at any time. Just let me know.