Tina
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Hello Tina! How are you? Thank you very much for your help!
As i saw it has various of exotic leathers , very nice!!! But it has not shark ,alligator and croco that iam more interested . Do you know any other supplier ? I searched but i didn't find any good online supplier with nice and premium exotic leathers.
Thank you
Hi again :-)
I can se that they have croco in black, brown and cognac (in the reptile section). I don't know any others yet...Il'l be back if I find any others :-)
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I buy from these people from time to time (Denmark) http://www.laederiet.dk/products/custom-skins/c-24/c-533
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To get a nicer light purple/lilac color, try mixing in some light pink...drop by drop :-)
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Hi Mike ;-)
I really like your work here, power tools or not. I do agree on the prices of tools here in some parts of Europe, simply to much.
I still have tools (Dremel) from the US i use here in SWE, a big converter and 'Bob's your uncle' ;-) I even used that converter on my sewing mashine before converted it properly in to 230V.
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I don't think this is stamped...A good artist with an eye for details will be able to make this with:
a swivel knife,
bevellers in various sizes and
some good modeling tools ...
Plus som background tools too ;-)
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My thinking is to treat the pattern the same way that I would if I wanted to make a bag bigger. Simply say add an inch on the last four patterns, leaving the front panels (which form the breast cup) alone which would then..in my thinking...make the pattern say a 36-30-38 would my thinking be right or would it throw the pattern totally out of wack? I
Well, sewing patterns is a wee bit different and the pattern will be out of wack :-(
My suggestion is to get a real corset pattern, there you can see all sizes and how to extend/take in to make the sizes work right.
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I have also used them more than once but not for leather...yet! Just hardware, some sealfur and tools. Very easy people to deal with (I use the phone and the english language :-) ) I transfer the money by IBAN code and get the package to Sweden quickly.
ps, I just remeber that I even sent for stuff from them when I lived in the US...
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Love your little mermaid :-)
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For hot foil stamping try these people out:
http://www.phillipsengraving.com/Magnesium_Dies.html
I have my Makers mark stamp from them and I'm really happy with the service, the price and the stamp :-)
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We produce acrylic crystals mounted in a solid Brass ring with nickel plate. VERY strong and durable.and we carry a machine that sets them!
We also produce a wide selection of conchos. I will be happy to send you samples to test. check it out: www.sxindustries.com
Thanks,
Tim
I found interesting things on your website (which was new to me) but..I do really want some prices on there, to ask for quotes is just a step to much :-)
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I have tried a few black dyes and the only one (in my book) that gets that desired real black color is from Angelus called Jet Black. It goes on easy and buffs easy too :-)
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Here's what I found...Or just make a search for "food safe resin"
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The pictures looks exactly like a patience and casing problem.
You have to wet the leather enough but also WAIT long enough to start the beveling.
1. Let the cased leather sit overnight in a bag.
2.Take out and then let "dry" until the surface looks and feels dry...Very important!
3. NOW is the time to start your work.
These steps should take away your problems :-)
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Hi Izabel and most welcome to the forum :-)
There's load of video clips on Youtube, very useful, both on carving/tooling and to sharpen your swivel knife and much, much more.
Here you do get support, just ask in the forums by starting a new Topic :-)
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6 months huh? Good work there :-)
Belly=stretches easy so really not the best part. Did you make the boots from scratch too?
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You can use a pear shader twice to get about the same effect.
Well, not really...The turnbacks (I have 6 of them) is working like bevelers in curby/wavy places like pettle shapes. Pear shaders will not get you that defined steep edge to your swivelcuts as a turnback tool makes :-)
I see this tool in a japanese video, but I search everywhere and no sign of it.
the tool looks like this.
Barry King has turnbacks... http://www.barrykingtools.com/page6.htm
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If my memory serves me right this place will have your soles: http://www.ohiotravelbag.com/
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I use a desktop publishing program (DTP) from Serif called PagePlus. I'm sure there's a lot of others to out there that can be used. Here's a link to a free starter version at Serif's homepage that can be downloaded: http://www.serif.com/desktop-publishing-software/?MC=ISPPCFDPP&gclid=CMaOk9Win8ICFeXNcgod5kQAKQ
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I use all of Angelus finisher and I like'm alot :-). The ones mostly used is the Satin and the Matt finishers. I also have the old Tandy gloss at home but it only collect dust as I found it to shiny and easy to crack when dry.
I have the pint bottles and if I remeber right it also comes in quarts at Turtlefeathers.net.
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I have been looking all over the place and cant seem to find it. Does anyone sell around 8 oz leather in different colors such as pink, red, green and others. Maybe something like bridle? It seems weird that I can't find this.
Thanks
Brian
The only one I know of is Hide House... https://hidehouse.com They have a " Designer Latigo 6-7oz 22-27 sqft", in a whole range of colors.
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Thank you Tina. That is a good looking Ram. If you don't mind, I will use yours as a reference to tool mine.
You're more than welcome :-) I do use a modeling/spoon tool loads, on the face and more. Please post a picture when you're done, always nice to see it finished//Tina
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Here's an example of one I've done. The real size of it is around 2x2 inch. You really have to "think" 3D when tooling :-)
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They're raw wood and could benefit from a little varnish.
Varnish??? Personally I would not like having varnish rubbing of on my leather work...
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I have a feeling this section of the forum doesn't get a lot of visits...
A little tip...Put your new stuff in the "Show off!!" forum. Things will be moved after they've been there for a while to the right section by moderators :-)
Figure carving of Popeye
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Love your face on this one :-)