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    Dennis, Alvetjarn...thanks for the compliments. As for the pattern, it's my own design. In fact, it's rather redneck the way I did it. I had the size of the circles for the flow of the Sheridan style laid out, and then started the flowers. I started with the centers first. Here comes the redneck part...for the larger flowers, I think I used a quarter and for the smaller flowers I think it was a nickel. Then I drew 4 lines going out from the center, with the first line being straight with where the stem would be. Then I drew 4 more lines evenly spaced between the previous 4. I don't know if that makes sense, but it really wasn't overly hard to do. And, uncharacteristically for me, I actually drew stuff on paper!! I didn't draw the whole pattern, but I certainly did draw some flowers and such before I carved 'em. Since this was the first time I'd done sunflowers, all of the filler flowers, etc. were different as well. Anyway, I hope that helps. Thanks again for the kind words.

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    Here's the next order done...or at least one part of the order. This customer also ordered another, more traditional Sheridan style photo album. It's on the bench now. Anyway, this is the first time I'd attempted sunflowers, and I can tell you it was a bit of a stretch. I'm a bit partial to a seed pod center that you hit once instead of a tiny little seeder you have to hit a bazillion times!! Nonetheless, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. I hope the customer likes it as well. Have a look and let me know your thoughts. Stay blessed.

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    WWH....that is actually a closeup showing one of the "erupting flowers". There are 4 other flowers with colored centers throughout the design. In fact, those colored centered are a great example of my "thinker" not fully dialed in before I start cutting and pounding away. Not all of the other 4 centers are that type of center, and consequently the colored part on some doesn't show up very well at all. I told the customer that I was going to go a slightly different route on the following 4 cans.

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    Thanks again for the nice words. The customer came an picked up this first one, and was very happy with it. Now if I can get the other 4 to turn out the same way.

    WWH...I must confess...on this project I did do a little drawing on paper before I started. I laid the the size of the can, drew the border things, and then drew 3 flowers to get the spacing right and to make sure the vines coming out of the flowers would fit. When I saw that everything looked like it would work, I went to carving. But still didn't transfer anything to leather. Just kinda went with it. One day, I'll undoubtedly get myself into a serious jam doing it the way I do I'm sure. But for now, it seems to working. Thanks again for the compliments.

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    Wow.....thanks for the compliments. I appreciate them all. I will say, this is the first project I actually drew out the pattern first.....well sorta. I drew 3 or 4 flowers to see how the spacing, etc. would work out. When the first few flowers on paper worked, I figured they all would and grabbed the swivel knife....LOL. Thanks again for the nice words.

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    Here's the first of 5 rope cans for this association. I am really happy with the way this one turned out. There's definitely some Bob Park aka "Hidepounder" influences in it. I hope he won't mind. I do know that my interpretation of the "Hidepounder" things are still lightyears from his level of mastery. Nonetheless, I think for a bunch of calf roper's, they're going to like the awards. Take a look and let me know your thoughts. Be blessed gang.

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    Looks very nice. I've got a tool rack made out of an old yard border log. However, the tools I use most I put in the cheap lil plastic rack that's easier to reach. I also don't keep my shop picked up worth a hoot, and consequently the tools I use most frequently are never in either rack but just laying on the table. When I start a new project, then I put 'em all away and scatter 'em all out again as I progress. I envy people like you who are organized in their work area. My shop, desk, etc., are vertically filed. What I am working on most recently is as the top of the stock, and things that have been a few weeks old are a couple inches from the top...LOL. It's a wonder I can get anything turned out. Oh well. I really like your tool rack. It's looks very functional and very eye appealling. Good work.

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    Thanks for the compliment. I actually lightly antiqued it with mahogany, and then went over it again with a light antiquing of Sheridan brown. I was just curious how it might turn out using a double antique. I kinda liked the effect. It wasn't as pronounced as I thought it might be, but I could still tell it had a Sheridan brown with a hint of mahogany to it. Anyway, thanks for the compliment.

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    Hi all...just an update on these spur straps. I delivered them to the customer this past week while I was announcing a horse show. I couldn't really tell who was the most thrilled, the mom or the boy who got them! Needless to say, they were a hit. I always like to see the look on customer's faces when they get their order. Alot of times it's just an e-mail or something, but to actually see their face kinda makes it all worth while. Anyway....stay blessed.

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    It's made by Bee Natural. I really like it alot. I used to use Neat Lac/Clear Lac, but got into trouble when applying it with sheepskin over dye. It seemed to smear the dye. Barry King suggested the RTC, and boy it works. I use it in a spray bottle for an even coat, and I've never had a bleed/smear problem with it at all. The one thing I liked better with Clear Lac was the slight color change of the leather when applied. RTC doesn't darker the leather a bit.

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