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Glad to be of help. Another little tip. When working with acrylic paint, one of the most unpleasant problems is the quick drying of paint on the palette. It is easily solved with a wet palette. I tried to depict it in the picture. It is necessary to moisten a napkin, but so that it does not ravel out. Paint on such a palette does not dry out for several hours. I use a closing palette (like the one in the photo), which I close during breaks in work. It also adds time. If I need to work the next day, I additionally put the palette in a zip-lock plastic bag for the night.

We have winter has come: ( An hour ago, I got EcoSAR 116 at the post office. I really hope that it not subjected to freezing in delivery time. In the evening I will try it and share my impressions.

In several sources I met the following: "Unlike natural latex rubber, synthetic rubber is made from petroleum products and does not contain allergenic latex proteins." But I'm in this issue a complete ignoramus.

I use refined mink oil. Its only drawback is the faint smell of fish that disappears after a few days.

Synthetic brush (orange) No 0 makes it possible to draw very thin lines. You may need to reduce the viscosity of the acrylic paint by adding a very small amount of water. The use of alcohol dyes generally allows you to make ultrafine lines.

I found such adhesive - Ecosar 116 (Kenda Farben, Italy) from a local supplier. Water based synthetic latex. It is very likely that this is an analogue of what was proposed here (once again, many thanks to everyone!). I will try and, if it is of interest, I will inform you of the impressions.

Thanks! I looked at the possibility of acquiring Aquilim (Renia), EcoWeld and HALLER Hirschkleber in Ukraine. It turned out that only HALLER Hirschkleber is proposed from local suppliers. Considering that there is a warning “Do not freeze” for all these adhesives, I’m afraid to take risks and order international delivery - we already have temperatures below 0 at night.

Thank you, Mike!

Autumn has come, winter will come soon - and with them the problem has returned. Solvent-based adhesives are good, but they stink horribly and you need to work with them in a ventilated room. In the warm season it does not cause any problems. In winter, airing at a temperature minus 20-25 degree Celsius is a very expensive pleasure in terms of energy consumption. Is there a non-solvent based glue that provides a strong, long-lasting, water-resistant and elastic adhesive joint? Or is it fantastic?

Sir, your attention to detail and thoroughness is admirable! PS. I hope that the word “thoroughness” in the English version has the same positive meaning as in Russian. I sometimes get into awkward situations with my creepy English.

Mike, I always admire your carving skills. I have something to strive for.

I really like your work. I am pleased to look at further photos of the process and the finished product.

Nice project! How do you plan to make a roof?

Sir, tell him that you can make such a bad belt only for BIG money. I hope that, despite my terrible English, I was able to correctly express my thought.

I use reinforced scotch tape. The price in Ukraine is $ 1.8 per roll 50 mm wide and 25 meters long (2 "x 80 feet). Works great. The separation also does not pose a problem - the main thing is to wait for the leather to dry completely and, separating the adhesive tape, pull NOT up, but “back”, that is, in the direction of the remaining glued part.

Thank you, guys! Yes, Sir! And your feedback on my work inspires me. Thank you!

Thank you for compliment, @battlemunky! I am also most pleased with how the leaves turned out. I have long hesitated with the choice for this work - acrylic paint or alcohol dye. In the end, I decided to dwell on the dye, as it gave a half-transparent and slightly muffled picture. It seemed to me that overly bright and rich colors would make the wallet too flashy and gaudy.

Thank you, Sheila Believe me, I do not have such a goal Thank you! I am always very pleased to read YOUR comments on my works. Thank you, @Willb2862! I believe that in the near future the same will sound in the commentary on your works. Thank you, Sir!

Carving for another wallet with the same pattern, but with coloring by alcohol dyes.

Successful sales and good luck!

"Это стоит дороже, потому что я делаю это долго!" This is the most accurate translation of "It costs more because I do it for a long time". PS. I like your addition to the picture

@JLSleather @battlemunky Fully agree with you! This is my favorite picture on this issue. The inscription on it "There is always one who makes cheaper" Hanging on the wall in my office

Thank you, Sir. Cheer! Thank you, @battlemunky!

Thank you, @Rockoboy. And I completely agree with the opinion regarding the model. Thank you! I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

The second attempt. Carving & embossing. Alcohol dye + Acrylic paint. In this photo you can get an idea of the depth of the bas-relief.