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Tina, Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Busted- The carbon paper can get a little messy... Try GRAPHITE paper! Looks the same but transfers GRAPHITE onto the leather much like a pencil (also graphite) then you can wet (case) the leather and the graphite remains! I love it! Also, I first grove a border line then run my Ball Point pen down the grove (using a ruler so it will not POP out of the groove) Spider- I have been using sharpies and markers for a while now, some different brand markers will fade some will not... Be careful when coating the project, always test. Most finishes will bleed the markers so you might want to spray on a few LIGHT coats of finish. Also a good test of how "permanent" a marker is- Get some on your hand... Leather dye takes a long time to clean off- so does a good marker. Thanks to all... Good luck!

Don, The saddle is beautiful! All of your work is reminiscent of the golden age of western leathercraft. I am curious as to your location. Your profile notes Germany... Is that so? Is there a big following for the American west in Germany? Thanks for posting!

Kevin, simply amazing!

Doug, Outstanding! Looks great! Two questions... 1- What finish did you use? and 2- how long did that baby take to make? Thanks for posting!

Roo, Looks great! (Derryn still freaks us a little ) Roo, Do you use a elastic band or something to hold on the mask? We always see masks from the front but I was wondering how they stay on? Or how do you attach such a strap? Thanks!

Awesome! What a different look from different lighting! Nice!

I have a vintage Tandy rawhide mallet that is like IRON! Awesome! But, it looks like a strip of rawhide that is rolled up like a "jelly roll". This looks like something that could made quite easily. I guess you would have to make a few for it to be worth while, but that would be a great group project! Count me in!

Drac, That second one looks awesome (and dangerous!) Nice! Head-butt anyone?

Hey Roo, On this one the carving only measures 2 and a half inches by 7 and a half inches. (Very Small) For color I used a set of ultra thin SHARPIES I bought from Staples! The only paint is the white eye-balls (acrylic). The border is done with Ball point pen. All high tech stuff!

Kathy, WOW! That came out GREAT! You really nailed the harder details like the nostrils! My girlfriend tried to make me wear a pair of blinders just like those!

I have this friend at work, he is about to retire... We were talking one day and he tells me that he LOVES Betty Boop, in fact he got a tattoo of her on his arm when he was 50 years old! He said "That's my girl!" So I made this for him...

I hope she likes it better then the holster I made her... :D

Peter, Nice Quiver... I think you will like it here! (It's hard talking leather to normal people!)

Steve, What you call a "rut" for me would be a "creative spurt"! As always Beautiful!

You gotta love Cowboy Bling! Awesome! Another guy who loved it- http://www.hopalong.com/home.asp

Bill, Looks great! Marv will love it. One question- Is there a finish applied? Do you plan to? Any oil, stain or color would really make those carvings POP!

Drac, AWESOME! You would KILL at Mardi Gras! They all look great! My two favorite masks of all time Lone Ranger- Kato- Got to make one of those one day, even just to wear to the bank...

Hello Tim! This is the best place to hang out on the net! I see by your work you also like wallets, well, we have a few of the top wallet makers in the world! Leatherworking is one of those crazy hobbies that keeps challenging us to not only improve but try new projects... You start by making a key chain and after spending a few weeks here your making masks, quivers, and armor!

Tracy, What a great idea... Beautiful work- That will really draw someones attention!

Growing up here, she could never find anything with her name... No Key chains, no bicycle license plates, no mugs... Well, now she has something .

Romey, Beautiful "set", the sheath has wonderful balance and GREAT COLOR! Tell us your dye technique. Thanks for posting!

Don, Fantastic Leatherwork and Great photography! We all love the Rifle scabbard! Thanks for posting! Vintage Gunleather Rules!

Tony! Feinwerkbau = SWEET! :w00t: http://www.pyramydair.com/images/BN-FWB603.jpg

Roo, Love the bowl! After my color woe's with the demon I settled on just doing his eyes, eyebrows, mouth and teeth.