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Cool!!!

But the very same 2 knives and dozens of the tools you use are based on the experience of using everything that you have. And guessing in advance what you really need would be impossible. I think that there is no ideal set of in, which would be equally popular with everyone. IMHO, through the buying phase of a lot for select the right one goes anybody.

I hope that by the time I work with the leather as much as you do, I will have at least a pitiful resemblance to such a collection

I started salivating like a puppy at the sight of a cutlet

It seems to me that the wow-effect is important first of all for the master himself. To see and feel that your new work is pleasing to yourself more than the previous one is the best reward. Try to put next to your first project and the one that ended yesterday. WOW !!! But in order to make the subsequent work better than the previous one, you need to see and admit your mistakes, but not to sprinkle your head with ashes, and in order to prevent them from later. And constructive criticism of professionals is very helpful in this. PS. And more ... I think that sometimes even a very experienced master can discover something new, looking at the work of a beginner PPS. I consider myself a newcomer, because for the first time in my life I learned about the veg tan leather and a swivel knife in November 2017.

Beautiful and very high quality!

We think in one direction

I agree with you. I like carving figures because it is very individual and helps express myself. In any craft there should be some art, otherwise it turns into a boring occupation

Thank you for your moral support.

Thanks! I very much hope that the finished product will have a decent look. While my stitching is very lame or rather .

Thank you for such an appraisal of my work! I still need a lot to learn from those who professionally work with the leather. Thanks to this forum, I have this opportunity.

Thank you! I just finished dyening. In my opinion it looked better Result posted here:

My last carving/embossing. It dries, waiting for the finishing treatment and turning into a product. If it is interesting, I will post a series of photos that show the creation process.

You are right - this is my mistake.

Very nice and solid looks!

I'm new to the forum and I apologize for trying to give advice. I use the technique described in the book "Al Stohlman - The Art of Hand Sewing Leather - 1977" Step 32 It really makes the stithes more beautiful.

Thank you, Another little work. Travel case.