DarkDreamsLeather

That looks awesome, so can I steal you for some painting technique training?

Looken good!!

I like it, are you going to color it or just do a stain?

that is cool!

Wow, that looks so cool, how did you get the detail on the fingers?

Cool lamp!!

I havent posted in a while so I just wanted to post a sneak peak at the new Vendor sign I am currently working on, This has many, many elements, from Tooling, to wet forming to a whole slew of other things including a internal wire frame. I will post updates in this posting. So far it is turning out great.

Ebay is great to start out with, it wasnt always the greed monster in the closet, I have had an ebay store for the last 4 years selling my leatherstuff, I never made a lot of money but I did make my costs though. Of course that has changed since the economy has been tanking. Now ebay is just a point for people to go to. I do have my web site but I am in the process of coding the revamp of the site with an online store and store front. I have been getting tired of Ebay raising the fees twice a year I have had to raise my prices on some of my lower priced items to cover the extra fees on items under $25. My total costs a month if I dont sell anythign is about $17. I never do live auction unless I know its something that will sell. I will be opening an etsy store and most likely closing my ebay store. I am doing more and more faires and will be starting advertising in magazines in the fall so ebay will be going away. As for paypal I prefer then its just too easy and makes the fees worth it for that ease. Still ebay is killing itself which is normal for companies to do when they get real big because the people's brains at the top start to lose all concept of common sense and holes start to form like in the mad cow disease.

Barge Cement is the best, but it is a contact cement so you have to be careful because if you dont line it up right its a pain and you have to clean and re-glue if you have to pull it apart, just be sure to do all your dying, staining and sealing before you glue as it will block absorbtion of those. Also you may need a resale ID to get in Calif is a VOC. I think they have a new blend for calif but not sure.

I like it a lot Spider!!

That is so cool and its so Steampunk too!!! Are you selling it?

Dragon looks cool!!

I will try that thanks!

Have a question for those in the know. What can I use to clean up pewter mugs (to clean off the oxidation, black tinting ect)without breaking the seals on glass bottom mugs.

Does anyone know of a wholesale supplier for plastic Mug inserts? I have been scouring the net and other sources trying to find a supplier for these. The inserts have a lip on the top so that if goes over the top edge of leather mug. Tandy Leather used to sell them a long while back(when I wasnt doing leatherwork) so I am unsure if its been discontinued, although I have seen leather mug products advertised. Failing that if anyone knows of a pewter mug wholesaler (for plain mugs that I can tool a cover for) that would also help out. Thanks all.

Weaver Leatehr makes Clicker dies www.weaverleather.com I think they are only wholesale though.

Your work is always amazing to look at!

Holy Hell, that looks awesome, that must have took a nice chunck of time and patience to do. Kudios!!

Looks great, I love the red stitching!

My web address is http://www.darkdreamsleather.com my site hasnt been updated since 2004, I completed an HTML course the beg of this year and I have the div framwork set up I just havent had time to do all the coding in Dreamweaver but I will be working on that in Dec and setting up an online store, all the new pics are on my myspace page www.myspace.com/darkdreamsleather

Dont give up Leatherwork its the best and most fun thing to work with!!! By the way your Masks are awesome!!

This is just a collection of Leatherwork I have completed in the past. Let me know your thoughts. I am like a sponge and my mind is full of ideas so as time permits me I create different things and styles, I jsut got into Lapidary which I will be using in my leatherwork soon. (by the way how do you minimize photos on this forum is there a code? This is a Tricorn hat I made for my Dog Copper This pic isnt that great I will be making a lightbox soon. The Green man corset this was done before I had any clue on how to tool leather so I will be redoing this in an Autumn version with tooled leaves, bark ect (reds, oranges, browns, tans and gold colors) This outfit was based on Farscape Peacekeeper wars movie I changed Emperor Staleeks outfit pattern but the black War minister ackna is pretty much right on Pics of the Lord of the ring Orc outfits I have completed (all special effect makeup was applied and painted by me) Spider claw Demon Corset Spike Armor

How did you get the multi tones colors in the texture. Did you dye it then stain it? I love the two toned texturing it makes the the design pop!

Yes the Font was created by a friend of mine it was based off a pirate font and altered. PM me your email addy and I can send you the orig fonts. Hey, how are you doing? If you are into Pirate faires I will be vendign at the Pacific Coast Pirates faire Dec 6 and 7th http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com/vistapir...atefestpg1.htmlIf you are there stop by to say hi!

That skull lining is sweet!