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getting my logo stamp, suggestions?
Ragingstallion replied to Ragingstallion's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
thanks for the response. I did not really think to print out the different sizes to see which would look best. as for the placement, yes, I would be hiding it somewhere. I do not see myself trying to incorporate my logo into a design, mostly if it is a custom order. but the logo would still be there so they could always find it. -
My guess, is that they are nailed or stapled to the underside of the seat. that is usually how an upholsters' attack leather/fabric to wood
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My first shot at carving and tooling...UGH!
Ragingstallion replied to StarcrossedReed's topic in Figure Carving
we all start out rough! no one in their field is a master, and you will always be your worst critic. You have already taken the most important step and that is to try. keep working on it, the more you practice, the better you will become. Remember to look through the forum posts, and get some ideas on how you can improve your work, and continue doing what you love...if you love doing leather work that is. -
So, I have had a logo made up for a little while, and it is time to get a stamp made of it. I am thinking of going with LW leathers, as it is a good price. Do you have any recommendations for an other place to order a custom stamp? what size should I decide on? there are several sizes you can get and I am not sure which one would be to small. and...should I just get the image as a stamp? or should I order it with my business name as well?
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From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
First wallet I have made, well, that I did from scratch. had some help with a few templates that I found on here and other parts of the web. This wallet will surely hold up for at least a couple of decades. -
From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
First wallet I have made, well, that I did from scratch. had some help with a few templates that I found on here and other parts of the web. This wallet will surely hold up for at least a couple of decades. Got the idea from the belt loop that I did for upgrading my first project I ever did. there are a few things I would have liked to change, but now I know for next time, and I still like this wallet. -
holy hell....wow...just amazing work with the clean carving and coloring. I would love to learn how to color my leather like you do.
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thank you. and yes, having these problems is a pain in the ass, however, even doing it a little at a time, you can still enjoy it and get the job done.
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good lighting and background placement usually make it. some like to set up a sheet and some lights to highlight the details. If it is equipment meant for outside, such as archery stuff, best to take some pictures outside with natural light. You can never take to many pictures and angles, and then choose your best after your done. I guarantee you that no one that posts to sell their stuff takes just one picture, or even 5 minimum.
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From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
I have told my artist friends, as well as my self in different fields, whether its in music, drawing, carpentry or leatherwork, that if there is an art to it, go back and remake your first. The vary first project I ever made, just about a year ago, was a strap for my chain on my wallet to hold to my belt. the background was overdone so I got a hamburger effect from the tool. Now I didn't redo it in the same style obviously, but I did want to do it in the same time it took as the original. which was 25 minutes, from start to finish. Still not the best I can do, but it was a challenge for what I wanted to do. -
From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
I have told my artist friends, as well as my self in different fields, whether its in music, drawing, carpentry or leatherwork, that if there is an art to it, go back and remake your first. The vary first project I ever made, just about a year ago, was a strap for my chain on my wallet to hold to my belt. the background was overdone so I got a hamburger effect from the tool. Now I didn't redo it in the same style obviously, but I did want to do it in the same time it took as the original. which was 25 minutes, from start to finish. Still not the best I can do, but it was a challenge for what I wanted to do. -
beautifully done -
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Ragingstallion commented on Ragingstallion's gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
thank you it is dye, the top layer is tan antique gel -
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Ragingstallion posted a gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
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Ragingstallion posted a gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
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Ragingstallion posted a gallery image in Gallery- Our Leatherwork
From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
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From the album: Ragingstallionleatherworks
Finally finished this piece. I am both happy, and un-happy with out it turned out. there are a few things I would have done differently. but over all I like it, and so does the new owner. -
Beautiful work. hope to be able to make boots like that some day
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That is a bit of work for all those studs. I know some of those pyramid studs have 2 prongs, some 4, I don't see many screw backs. either way, looks good.
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I have been browsing through the patterns and templates section, and seems to be more questions than how to posts. Maybe splitting up this for easier browsing/searching for those to post what they want, and for those who are posting templates and patterns.
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You do not give enough props to yourself. however that is not a bad thing, that just means that you want to get better. In leather working, there never seems to be a perfect piece. we can always do better in our own work, but do not compare your work to others. only realize your mistakes and learn from them, just like with life. Keep up the work, a lot of us are self taught, I am myself. never give up if it gives you joy doing it. look forward to seeing more of your work.
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I usually use a scratch awl first, but when I want to cut large strips I use a contractors square, and with that, I added double sided tape, it sticks but does not mark the leather.
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Welcome to the forum, I am still new here as well. even though they do not always pull out the details in your work, camera phone will work to give others an idea. luckily digital cameras are a lot cheaper now as well. look forward to seeing your work.
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Welcome to the forum, hope you get the help you need here, great place for information