Davm Report post Posted May 10, 2022 Tandy has the instructions of using a swivel knife to cut either a circle, or half circle- depending on the flower design. I have recently tried using an acid brush tube to make the circle and then putting a single line of seeds around the outer perimeter.- this looks somewhat similar to Sheridan type carving. In any event I need a dark shading between the seeds and the base of the pedals and I am not sure how to do it. I could make the impression with the acid brush tube and then use a shader and then stamp the seeds, or stamp the seeds and then shade or bevel. I've tried a few ways and I'm not happy with any of them. In any event- how do the rest of you complete the seed pod area? All help appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastorBob Report post Posted May 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Davm said: Tandy has the instructions of using a swivel knife to cut either a circle, or half circle- depending on the flower design. I have recently tried using an acid brush tube to make the circle and then putting a single line of seeds around the outer perimeter.- this looks somewhat similar to Sheridan type carving. In any event I need a dark shading between the seeds and the base of the pedals and I am not sure how to do it. I could make the impression with the acid brush tube and then use a shader and then stamp the seeds, or stamp the seeds and then shade or bevel. I've tried a few ways and I'm not happy with any of them. In any event- how do the rest of you complete the seed pod area? All help appreciated. Have any pics for reference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davm Report post Posted May 11, 2022 I don't know how to post phots, in any event I tried the acid tube depression and then "eyeballed" the width of the seed stamp and used a pear shade stamp in an arch and then the seed stamp- looks better. I wanted a more burnished look but will keep working on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kseidel Report post Posted May 11, 2022 Ante up and buy some flower center stamps. They are worth the investment. Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted May 12, 2022 23 hours ago, Davm said: don't know how to post phots Check out this link for some helps and suggestions in posting photos. Also pay attention to the lower part of the screen where it says how to upload your photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davm Report post Posted May 12, 2022 Buying the correct stamps is on my bucket list. I am used to the $7.99 Tandy specials. paying $50 is a new thing to me. If I get to liking the effect I'll go ahead and get a couple. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted May 13, 2022 10 hours ago, Davm said: Buying the correct stamps is on my bucket list. I am used to the $7.99 Tandy specials. paying $50 is a new thing to me. If I get to liking the effect I'll go ahead and get a couple. You don't need to spend $50 Vtg Craftool Co USA Leather stamping tool #566 Discontinued FLOWER CENTER | eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/165472461867?hash=item2686ed642b:g:1XQAAOSwhL5idzqL Vtg Craftool CO #565 discontinued Leather stamping tool flower center Pre '64 | eBay Leather Stamping Tools CRAFTOOL #J520 Flower Center | eBay And there are more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davm Report post Posted May 14, 2022 Thanks- I never thought about looking on ebay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted May 14, 2022 For 'seeds' you can use regular nail setters. They usually come in sets of 3 different sizes. The end of certain types has a circular depression in it which makes a good 'seed' or 'period/full stop' in lettering Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
