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Make it with Leather published a story on Williamsburg many moons ago and inside the magazine there was a pattern for such mug along with a pattern for wooden plug. Send me a PM and I can see if I can locate the issue for you? I know that one of our guild members wanted the same pattern and he may still have my magazine.

Both books recommended are great! I have them in my library. As for the space, don't fret....I work out of a corner in my master bedroom to this day. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

Thanks beautiful!

hang in there!

Very nice work there!

Awesome job!....very smooth

The picture came out really small, but I am very familiar with Ed's work.....fantastic! I went with a 14oz all around and hope to order my 22oz soon. You'll love them! Congrats!

A couple of us guys at the guild are going to produce about a dozen (cheaper) head knifes. We have some things to work out. We are going to put on our favorite wood handles....It should be an interesting project. Good luck

This sounds like an awesome opportunity! Good luck

If you decide to stamp in the camo/border area you might want to consider an differen border stamp that has something close to the border to hide the over stamp marks? Good luck

One of our guild members ended up a bunch that she has said she will sell. they are 5 ring for a dayplanner. Not 3 rings for a binder. If you want you can send me a PM and I can provide you a number to get in touch with her to see if you can get one shipped to you. I will probably see her next Wednesday at our upcoming meeting and have her bring a couple and I can send it out for you?

Damn Pete, sorry to hear this. I own just about every book there is to learn how to draw my own designs. One of the books beside the Sheridan book that I bought came from Leather Wranglers by Billy Wootres. it does breakdown how to make your designs and even gives you a lesson on how to draw completely. Even if you cannot draw. I have concluded (so far & for now) exactly what JWatt said to do when designing. I made a library of flowers, leaves and yes even stickers in almost every shape and size that I would need. I drew them on quilting (semi clear) template material. I know that this is rather unorthodox for some, but for me it has been working. Now, when I get a project, I place circles and go step by step. I did take some advice from Bob Parks and that was to shade in the background to determine the balance of coverage and background. Just some things to think about. I hope it helps.

good luck.

Very nice work. also welcome to the Forum. make yourself at home. Don't forget to fill out your profile and put in there where your located.

I think it does not look that bad. I would agree that it looks like a Tandy stamp which unfortuantely is not consistent. The casing of your leather is very important when stamping baskets or tri weaves since you are probably using a heavier impact tool. Just a couple of tips...Check your leather against your cheek or the back of your hand. If cool, then your doing good. If it dries out (especially with summer coming) wet the back and turn it upside down on your granite for about 30 minutes. Then check it and hit away. if you have your leather glued to something...then wringe our your sponge and just lightly go over the leather.....turn it upside down on your granite and wait about 10-15 minutes....then hit away! As for consistancy......try holding pressure down when you are positioning your stamp and keep that pressure until you are done making the impression. it worked for me. If you hold that stamp lightly, you run the risk of it jumping and bouncing. When you have to get up off your chair and have to walk over to the other side of the room to get your stamp...well, you held it lightly. Now to your camo border. It also looks like a Tandy tool. Because of its issue with consistancy, follow what Pete said and put in an extra secord or two to make sure that you have that position and strike it. keep some pressure on the tool downward like I mentioned above. Also, take a look at the striking surface of your stamping tools.....inspect them every once in a while because poop happens. But as I looked at your stamp again, it just looks like it may have been the tail of one of your tri weave impressions? Sorry, my eyesight is leaving me. anyways, I hope this helps. Good luck

Me too! Very nice

Sorry, I have the small ones....did you check with Standing Bear or Springfield? I do have the larger ones by Barry King?