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Sounds like a plan. I wanted to make some matters too out of some bolts. So, that's another idea I have. Just thinking of textures for that. I like your handle too, came out great

Thanks. I will have to improvise. I have some files.and a rotary tool. I'm sure I can come up.with something. Was the spoon hard to n shape? I'm going for a pointed spoon and petal lifter

I know this is old. I'm looking to do something similar and was looking for a good base material. 2hat size rod did you use if you remember. These came out awesome

Nice. I've been wanting to try some inlay stuff. Just haven't yet.

Thank you

Thanks! Thanks for the kind words.

@Bob Bleathanks. It was challenging due to its size. I usually get a nice looking hilight. It just isn't as noticeable here

so I made another feather. This ones smaller. All swivel knife except the background and minor beveling on the quill. wallet measures about 4"x3". Nuttin fancy

this, I like it. Haha. Nice work

I got nothing to say on the Celtic tree, that looks great. The only thing on the hat brim would be to add texture to the clouds and maybe try matting around your figure elements for added definition. But those are minor things. Good work.

@AJ2018 nice!

Well butter my butt n call me a biscuit. That is beauteous.

Paint scary. Me no like paint... hehe I'll need to try some eventually. I've used some to do broad coverings but only solid colors. That looks pretty good to me!

It's a gun project. The customer was happy with it so that's what matters to me Itll look nice on a henry

I agree, I dont like grooves either. I like the European style like armitage does. And he has been doing it a long time. He is a master leather craftsman and I've noticed marked improvement in my stitching when I switched to the method he outlines.

Cool. DG pattern?

Well, hand stitching is an art in the itself. There are several ways to do it too. It's down to your preference in my opinion. So, I will refer you to two different people with two different styles. Al stohlman has a book called the art of hand stitching. This is a very traditional method with a gouge, overstitch wheel, and awl. The second has several videos on the subject. Very detailed. Nigel armitage has a youtube and paid vimeo channel. The vimeo is well worth the few dollars a month fee, but he gives you the basics on youtube as well. He can do traditional style very well, but has shown a more modern method using pricking irons. It is a very effective method and the one I choose to use. Hope it helps.

Very nice. I like it.

It does remind me of engravers scrolls.

Your style has changed but is still awesome. Your floral is different. Smoother maybe? I cant quite place it. Still looks great tho. Welcome back!

Nice! I agree Nigels series is awesome. I did a mystery braid handle on a bag I made a while ago. It's a nice touch I think. Yours came out well

The K.I.S.S method often works... I like a nicely tooled belt just as much as a "keep it simple... stupid" style such as this. I like the small details like the dark edge and creases and think that they add a bit of class.

My address is.... hehehe Nice and clean! I like it

Also, don gonzales has a video and article on how he antiques that I'd recommend

Honestly though, I think either way you apply it will be ok. It would have to sit a while and you'd have to work awful slow to notice any significant difference I think. If you are quick about it I think you'll be fine. Make sure u rub it in good and then wipe off each section or the whole project once application is done.