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Greg, Thanks for the comments. Will have to apply that to my next one. As for the design, I did not draw it. My drawing skills are not good at all. The designs are a combination of different motifs from "Florid Victorian Ornament" book, Dover Publications. The letter "C" is my version of the Leaf Script, which is usally used in the engraveing field, but it fit the motif for that side of the cover. Thanks, Johnny

Ken / Dagr, It will probally be around long after checks are a thing of the past. I guess on some things I do not want come to terms with the debit card technology. Kate, Thanks, I now have to make one from my Wife. Busted, Thought about relacing again (this would be the 4th time) but decided to try something new. I hate to retire it, but when the lacing holes are not there anymore, its time for a new one. This forum has opened up a whole new world of thoughts as to what someone can do with leather. Thanks Johnny

Being in need of a new cover for myself and wanting to try some "finess carving" I endeavored on something outside of the western floral that I am most accustomed to. I am happy with the results, and the Wife likes it also. Thanks for looking Johnny my old checkbook from the late seventies

Spider, Another really cool wallet. Like the web in the corner and know the pain on the stitching along the edge. Johnny

Andy, Very nice work! jc

320', then I ran out of quarters! If I only had buttons on the sides of my keyboard. Thnks for the link jc

Very nice brief case. The chrome hardware really accent the color of the case. jc

Jordon, Very nice work! Like the way the leaves are overlapped on the checkbook cover. What tool did you use on the border on the inside of the bible cover? Johnny

Kathy, Thanks for your insight on the acrylics, this is the first time I have tried to use them and can use all the insight I can get. The project is my take on a sheridan style clutch purse with a bird in the center. Was looking only to paint the bird and the remaining is to be finished in the sheridan style finish. I have painted a test piece that was not oiled and the results seem to be good, I am thinking of doing a test piece with oil to compare the results. Johnny

I have a piece that I finished carving, I am wanting to reoil (lightly) and also paint part of it with acrylic paint. Will the acrylics adhere to the reoiled leather or do I need to not oil this area? Any help would be appreciated before I proceed. Johnny

Kathy, Very elegant work, and a great compliment to the pistol! Good luck in the competition, Johnny

Roo, Nice mask! I also was thinking Medusa when I first saw the pic. I also like the color, but then again, I am partial to darker colors and mythalogical creatures. Johnny

Nice belt, the wood fence really stands out. jc

Nice checkbook covers, the colors really make the carvings stand out. Johnny

TRICK! The skulls and the floral just flow together. This clock is going to be awesome! Johnny

Google the following, leather manufacturers yoakum texas then click the local business link at the top. There are quite a few manufatures in Yoakum, if they cannot do the job, they may point you in the right direction. Johnny

Another great rod tube! Like the way the lines extend into the tube cap. jc

Very realistic looking work! Johnny

Frog, Very nice work, the Celtic pattern is trick! jc

Detailed to the max. Awesome work!! jc

Sawing wood, logs, sleep?? Lack of is ok as long as we don't meet oursevles coming when we're going. Travis, Nice wallet. jc

I bought the leather just the way you see it on ebay. The seller in "pennyfabrics" from North Carolina. They seem to have a lot of furniture leather remnants of varying patterns and colors. You just have to watch out for the sizes that they bundle together. one ending tonight http://cgi.ebay.com/Wonderful-Alligator-Sk...1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks for the kudos' jc

The embossed croc patten looks nice, but it is sure tough to hand stitch. I made a couple more with different embossing, but this turned out to be the best so far. jc

Spider, Nice wallet. The two background styles really compliment each other. jc

Mike, Nice work, the floral carving inside the cross really sets it apart. jc