shirleyz

Hi Tim, I like the way your work is displayed with the western/log cabin look. I think it adds impact to your work. Good luck with the site. ShirleyZ

Thanks guys, I really do hate to black out most of my work, but that's what the man wants. Shirley

WOW! Troy, this is going to look awesome! Hell of a project. Shirley

I know nobody likes to see good leather turn bad, oops! I mean black. I think the"fish" stands out pretty well though. ShirleyZ http://www.badassseats.com

Beautiful Clay!!! You are the Leaf God! Shirley

Beautiful Work! ShirleyZ

Great Job! Very original. Your coloring is to Dye for!!! ShirleyZ

Don't hold your breath Tina, it's going to be black! Shirley

Finally pulled the proverbial thumb out and tooled the koi for the second saddlebag. ShirleyZ

That was very well documented Roger. I was trying to think of how to say it. A picture is worth a thousand words. Shirley

I certainly don't think that!! I have the utmost respect and admiration for anyone with the courage to serve. I eagerly donate goods and time whenever I can. But I reserve the right to choose when that will be. So don't ask for discounts...lol Shirley

Okay, Just made the POW bracelet for a customer, who knew the price I was charging before hand. When I showed him the bracelet he gave me the "we are veterans on fixed incomes line". He wanted to know if I could make them cheaper and dangled the fact that he has lots of buddies, like the proverbial carrot. Below is the reply I sent to him. I would like your opinions on this. Am I wrong? "To be perfectly honest Dane, These bracelets are not really cost efficient for me to do. I spend roughly eights hours making one, and put about $12 worth of supplies into it. If I charge $55 for it I"m getting a little more than $5 per hour labor. They're not really worth the time spent. My husband thinks I should just take them off my web space, and I'm inclined to agree with him. I'm sorry if the price is too high, I can't make them for less. They take time from other projects. I admire anyone who serves in the armed forces, we are all indebted to them. I think my prices are fair. I don't make one until it's ordered, that way I can make it to fit your wrist, totally custom. Let me know if you're interested, and if so, your wrist size." Shirley

I love the colors Tom! Very nice. Great work. Shirley

those are nice looking bags. ShirleyZ

Someone asked me if I could make one of my bracelets with a POW/MIA coin in them. Couldn't find any coins, but I picked up some lapel pins on ebay. Had to take the pin part off, and mount it between two pieces of leather. Don't know if this is what he had in mind. Shirley http://www.badassseats.com

Congratulations Ian!!!! Awesome seat! Shirley

Brilliant Clay!!!! Now make a few more and then I'll let you teach me how to make one. Shirley

Beautiful! ShirleyZ

Really like that Roger! Shirley

I send your daughter all my best wishes and hopes for a full recivery. Shirley

My sentiments entirely! If people had to take an IQ test before being allowed to reproduce, the population would decrease rapidly! Shirley

Hi Brad, Nice first tooling! Did you put anything on the back of the leather before you started tooling. I use clear packing tape placed across and then down on the back, before wetting it. it stops the leather from warping and shrinking as much. When you lace it, it will get some of it's straightness back. Shirley

Absolutely Brilliant! Very inspiring. ShirleyZ

Took me about four days to tool it, because I had to keep walking away from it. It got a little monotonous. Shirley

Nice Job!!! Looks great. ShirleyZ