TomSwede

this was a neat little thing! I immediatly saw the potential for converting this to a type of memorycard/lenscloth etc. holder to have on the straps for my camerabag aswell. Nice stuff! Tom

Thank you Ken! This one is all about lacing, skipped decorative lacing on the main tube though, didn't want to overdo it. I'm thinking less is more on this one and I think that maybe the tooling should have been left out aswell but that is customers demand. One good thing about lacing is that I don't have to do that nasty edge finishing so much. No good with that..yet and it's not something I like really much. Lacing on the other hand is quite addictive and good therapy, lol. Tom

Oh Roo! That is one cool mask! It reminds me of early days scandinavian metal and some of the bands facial paints. They were black on white though. Have no clue how to rid the last remnants of the wrinkles but you sure did a good job with them anyway. Outstanding! Tom

Thanks Beeza! Gotta sleep some and go to work a few hours also but Tuesday I'm off work so I'll try and give a powerlacingday there, now I just wonder what will happen to crash that plan. Car breaks down, sick children, I get sick or what...tell me Murphy 'cuz I just know you're lurking out there somewhere. Tom

Ha ha crazy stuff but in a good way! It looks really good Linda and the colouring is super! So fun to watch the maskmaker frenzy that has been lately. Tom

Thanks Crystal! Yeah, I got an allergic reaction now so my nose is to runny to allow me to lace at the moment so I just hang here awhile and continue later. Mexican is timeconsuming but quite easy to work with so I'll just have keep it going. The handle came out nice and really got the rest of the design going. I was stuck for a week trying to figure out the design so with the handle and fittings complete it kinda lent itself. The sausage handle was for the next tube and most of all a practice in turning leather over a piece of foam. It's totally out of the picture for tubes now. Tom

Very nice, th backgrounding looks very consistent and even. I like the plaque aswell. Floral is untouched area for me so I leave that to someone with more expertis. Tom

Fiebings pro red oil dye, one coat fairly even. 4 oz of Tandy mahogany antique apply on top of red layer veery thick, rub it on rub it in, dry it out, wet rags and goo it around, apply moore, dry, wet rags goo it around, take some off, apply more...let the mind loose...at insanity level. There's really no firm recipe for this, just mix around with above and try to obtain the right look. It's not quite exactly what I was aiming for but really, all I knew was that I'd get a cool result. Just go with the flow girl... (oh and start maybe with a smaller piece of scrapleather first, small sponges, small rags, I used up half a bedsheet with this and had an old baby plastic bathtub with water for the rags. it was messy I can tell ya'). I'm fully loaded with orders right now but will make a ladies purse with this type of finish so I keep in mind about tut. That's is due a couple of weeks from now. Glad you like it, I have it folded for lacing now, very neat to see and I can carry it around now. I'll get this one up FAST when done and if it works out ok. Tom

That is very nice Beeza! I have alot of long weeks at job so I now how you feel, sucks! Best to put things aside a bit then and catch up when the spirits high! Tom

Some more stuff coming together...slowly. I'll be starting to lace the big piece together tonite so I know what I'll have to do the next few days. I am a bit worried that it won't fit but I think it 'll be ok. I laced the topcap together and it fits allright on the tube. Tom

Well, at least you have a box! Great looking wallet and nice touch with butterfly. That inlay is really nice, it is what?? Tom

Cool box and the eyeball design looks great! Tom

That is a wonderful mask/bird!I'm stunned by all the cool mask makers and their work that we've seen here lately.There's no exceptions with this mask, looks just as great as the others.To knock me over with a mask again now would require an elefant mask that blows water with the nose!Nice job Pip!Tom Tom

I think it looks really good! I agree with David, watch out for the overdoin effect. As for snowmobiling, I've done a few oops and oh in there and some expensive repairs but glad to have come out uninjured from everyone of them. Gave up on sledding a few years ago 'cuz there's just to darn crappy winters here nowadays. I sure miss it, the ultimate ride I think. Tom

Wow, seems like your on a roll at the moment Tammy! Hope you can cut yourself a deal with the costume shop 'cuz with all you put into this right now I think you're worth it! I'll send out my ravens to keep an eye on you! They are the bringers of good fortune! Tom

Great and easy interpreted tutorial Bruce and I'm sure this will help alot of people when gettin to it. This sure is a job that will be affected by the Murphy s law. Not seeing use for it myself right now but if I had not read this I surely would have forgotten that rope stamp that I'm considering using for an upcoming job so thank you alot for that 'cuz I'm placing orders from my supplier today. Tom

Wow, you're just like a box of chocolates, you'll never now what you'll get! Tom

Looking good Xo'! Nice work with the colours and I like the highlighted that provides a frame for the goodies. Looking forward to that raven now, hint hint. Quite challenging that is with it's beak high up on the forehead and then almost now head at all on top. Now where does one put the eyes when transforming this to a human head. Good luck! Tom

I think you did the right decision about the colouring as oppoed to suggested and you must be quite good with drawing/painting I think. I think I know how he will feel about it Tom

Just love that stuff and the skulls are so cool with those gestures. Great theme! I'll have to second what everyone else says, your learning curve is amazing. Tom

That is a nice and good informative piece of tutorial. Very noble of you Ian! I sure wished I had the time to fully document current work but I'm just hanging here to much, lol. I probably do it when I get a bit more routine of doing this kind of item. Tom

Alive and kicking, I see! Love that seat, wicked design with some very cool inlays. Wish I could get lizzard and stuff. Lovely texture on that leather. Tom

Hello and welcome Mike! I'm sure your dad has told you about the board and what a nice place this is so I won't. I just think Russ has to do the coffe and donut thing for you aswell;-) Look forward to see what you'll come up with! Tom

Nice going with the Mexican and all. The traibal flower is awsome, love it. The stars on the back is a neat feature too. She'll love it! Tom

Nice introduction, Madtailor! Love your bag and everything about it. The motif may not be of my style but darn it really flows with the bags overall look, really great looking stuff with nice lining and all. Can I have one, lol! Tom