Rick, We all are students of this leather thing, First off dont get discouraged. I will offer my 2 cents worth on the areas of opportunity. First off hardly any of us get to do this as much as we like and we forget the proper procedure for each tool, so refresh yourself on the proper techniques (sp) I have a list of do's and dont's, thumbtacked to my wall at the bench. I always look at the correct way to bevel, pearshade, etc before i start. Another tip start a flower with a piece of scrap do the work on it first, each step in order, trace the scrap then the finished, cut the scrap then the finished etc.etc.etc This will allow mistakes on a scrap rather on the finished piece. In looks like the tooling might be too deep and uniform, walk your shader more, you dont have to use the entire pear shape roll it to one side and try to get that look of depth from the folds of the pedals. I like the scrap approach. If it turns out fantastic cut it out and use it for a coaster. All my family gets a set of coasters as stocking stuffers for Christmas. I just hope they arent members here and I just let the cat out of the bag:)