Crystal

Nice job, Art! Funny stuff, Tom. You guys are going to get me in trouble with the hubby. We have this mysterious travelling flask in this house. I put it in a cupboard - it shows back up on my work table... Crystal

Hey - no double posting! I saw you sneak this into the August challenge... I can't help with anything. I've only done single loop once, didn't like mine either. Haven't tried any roses... I like your finger cuts around the initals - I think that framed them nicely. Good design work. Crystal

I just have to say that sheath is sharp! Congrats on your first sale and having a happy customer. Hard to beat that combo! Crystal

Very nice, Clay. Thanks for explaining the different types of coloring you used. It's neat to see it all in one piece. Love the oaks. Killer critters. I think Kathy may be onto something - put this into something else if it is too small on it's own. Gotta ditto Tina - you should post more often! Crystal

, Tina! Hope you have a wonderful day. Crystal

Tom- it looks great! I like the design you came up with. And just love your red and black combos. I looked hard and couldn't see anything that didn't seem right. I think that we try so hard to do our best work we are really critical of ourselves. Wildrose pretty much hit that on the head. I am going to make a practice of taking pictures and looking at everything in the photo program because I have seen stuff I have completely missed tooling and could not see it while I was working on it. (Another version of the put it down and walk away for a bit...) Keep up the good work! Crystal

We don't have to worry about hurricanes here, thank goodness. I don't know how you all deal with that kind of situation on a yearly basis. The hubby and I were on vacation in FL in '99 when they evac'd the Miami area for hurrican Floyd. We were in Ft Myers. Seemed like everyone came west. I went "hurricane" shopping at the local Publix and had a hard time trying to figure out what to buy. Here in PA we occasionally get some blizzards and ice storms. We don't have to worry about keeping anything COLD. Just put it outside in the snow. Made for an interesting grocery run. (Of course, a weather call here for some snow and the stores are all picked clean of all the bread and milk.) We drove home to PA and were in the empty lanes of I-95. Looked like bumper to bumper in the south bound lanes clear to Charlotte. I can't imagine having to evacuate from my home. I wish everyone along the coast the best of luck. You all will be in our prayers. One of the things I was trying to figure out at the Publix was - if you have no power and no way to heat or cool anything - what is the best soup to buy? Couldn't decide so bought PB and J, crackers, bread and water, a flashlight and batteries. Just call me "rookie". Crystal

Beautiful! Love the cala lillies. Thanks for the peak! Crystal

Perfect gift! Very nice job! Crystal

After seeing the great teaching job ClayB did - and seeing the wonderful cover and write up in the LC&SJ that ClayM did... I think the two of them shoulda highjacked that rig parked out front of the store and taken the Bert and Ernie show on the road. (Head East, young men - Head EAST.) Thanks for inspiring us all! Crystal

Thank you Barra. I was pointed to Abbey Saddlery last night - they are a bit above my budget. The pricking irons are definitely an option. Thanks for the help!Crystal Thank you, Marlon. I am hoping to see Barry King at the IFoLG in September. Crystal

Thanks! I saw Bob Douglas' name mentioned in another post regarding glass slickers. I am looking for one of those, also. Appreciate the help. Crystal

I am looking for a seller of 10 and 12 spi marking wheels or overstitchers. I think I looked in all the obvious places (for me) and have only found 5,6, and 7's. Thanks! Crystal

WOW-WOW-WOW!!! This came out great! (As a side note - your crappy pic is a whole lot better than my crappy pics! ) Crystal

Thanks, Johnny. I think I had a little better control with the smaller blade and the flat 1/4" isn't as sharp as the 1/4" angle. I haven't tried it on anything else, yet. The book is Treasury of Ironwork Design, I found it on Amazon. Crystal

I was going to suggest the bear paw - but I really like Freak's suggestion on the hands. Crystal

Thanks so much, guys. I didn't draw this - it is from a book on ironwork I picked up to help me with leaves and scrolls. One of those designs that looked cool to try to tool but was too detailed for any of my tools (or me). The August challenge just made me look at it a bit differenty. I have not liked knife work since I started leather work because I find it very difficult. This is the first time I used that 1/4" blade and I think it made a big difference. Freak - I have to fuss with the photos in a photo program to try to get them easier to see. The color always seems way off. I must learn to take pictures and make a light box. Thanks for the comments. I needed to pull this one off after throwing out attempts #1,#2,#3, and #4 on the July challenge. Keep 'em coming, Clay! Crystal

Bobocat, that is beautiful. Everything looks perfect. Amazing work! Crystal

I don't think this is exactly what the challenge is - but it's what I came up with. 1/4" hollowground swivel knife blade, a few touchups with a modeling spoon and since I tried and had a snowball's chance of ever getting circles down - I used a Pro Petal to do them. What is traditionaly used to finish scroll work? I'd like to try something that is suggested and get better pictures in the daylight. Sorry about the bad pictures. Crystal

That's where I saw it. Item No 9072-00. (Jeez - it's rough when the mind starts to go...) Crystal

Hi Tina- I just saw this a few days ago and can't remember where - I almost think it was in Drac's supplier's list ...somewhere. I did a quick search and found www.tallpoppycraft.com on left side "Support and Interfacing". There are a few options there. I'll keep browsing Drac's list - I might find the other listing I saw. Crystal

I found this a while ago and had posted it in another thread www.streamlineoriginals.com Click on Gallery. Crystal

I like them, Tom. Your topper came out much better than my attempt did. Dragon looks good, too! Crystal

Try just www.angelusshoepolish.com Crystal

Thank you, everyone! x 15