Tina Report post Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) This just came from the workbench. I swapped this belt purse with another member here on LW, I got tis fabolous slicking tool:-) This purse was inspired from my homeland and the "neighborhood" I grew up (Uppland-Sweden) I think this is the area where the number of rune stones from the Viking era are most common. The typical rune stone has these snakes/dragons wraped all around and they all tell a story...And so does this purse,the text is also by the rune alphabet (Futhark) and carries a message for the new owner. I painted the dragons and the text with leather acryllic paints and then had some hi-lite (Fiebings) ontop to get into groves and such. I tried to get as true to the colors as possible that was used by the vikings. Edited January 20, 2009 by Tina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasquatch Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Amazing work. I love all the smaller black lettering on the red. And the white outline really makes it pop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Amazing work. I love all the smaller black lettering on the red. And the white outline really makes it pop. Thanks:-) Looking at the photo I probably should have made the letters in white...My only defence is that IRL they look much better:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 20, 2009 That is awesome "Bigsis"!!! Theese are my favourite type of dragons. As usual carried out with style and it's got Tina written all over it. You sure have developed your own unique style. Lillebror Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Jordan Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Very nice and impressive! They made out like a bandit! Casey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrooperChuck Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nomad Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Very much it is pleasant to me. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) That is awesome "Bigsis"!!! Theese are my favourite type of dragons.As usual carried out with style and it's got Tina written all over it. You sure have developed your own unique style. Lillebror Thanks Bro...Det värmer i hjärtat:-)The design and color came out a wee bit on a fluke. Ipainted the pattern and then I tried to get some leather from my shelfs to the sides...Boy was I happy to find the pattent leather piece in just the right color:-) Casey Jordan,TrooperChuck and NomadThanks guys, I so apriciate your comments:-) Edited January 20, 2009 by Tina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks Bro...Det värmer i hjärtat:-)The design and color came out a wee bit on a fluke. Ipainted the pattern and then I tried to get some leather from my shelfs to the sides...Boy was I happy to find the pattent leather piece in just the right color:-)Casey Jordan,TrooperChuck and NomadThanks guys, I so apriciate your comments:-) Another gourgeous piece, beautiful stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Wow that's amazing, such detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Another beautiful piece, Tina! I can appreciate the thought that went into the design. Bravo! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Pip, RustyMelton, Crystal & Greybeard I'm so happy you like it...I just hope the reciever likes it as much. I'm hoping to have 2 more things done by the end of the week (if I can get that mexican braiding done...I really don't have patience with it) Have a super evening all//Tina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted January 21, 2009 VERY NICE WORK ! Classy lookin. What tool did you use for the little pebble effect ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 21, 2009 VERY NICE WORK !Classy lookin. What tool did you use for the little pebble effect ?? Thanks:-) I used the pepple tool from Hidecrafter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calanneh Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Your work is always Topnotch Tina!! You inspire us all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted January 21, 2009 This just came from the workbench.I swapped this belt purse with another member here on LW, I got tis fabolous slicking tool:-) This purse was inspired from my homeland and the "neighborhood" I grew up (Uppland-Sweden) I think this is the area where the number of rune stones from the Viking era are most common. The typical rune stone has these snakes/dragons wraped all around and they all tell a story...And so does this purse,the text is also by the rune alphabet (Futhark) and carries a message for the new owner. I painted the dragons and the text with leather acryllic paints and then had some hi-lite (Fiebings) ontop to get into groves and such. I tried to get as true to the colors as possible that was used by the vikings. Skitsnyggt, Tina ! Gorgeous ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Tina, Beautiful combination of colors. I like the entire project. Wonderfully executed. Dave Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daggrim Report post Posted January 21, 2009 Such good craftsmanship, and art, and history, all in one piece. It'd be an awesome addition to any garb. Are the runes inside the dragon? Dag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 21, 2009 calanneh...That's a very nice comment, I'll try keeping it up:-) oldtimer...Thank you so much I so apriciate your comment:-) David...Thank you David, your comment means a lot to me:-) Daggrim...Yes, I did do as the vikings, I put a message there for the next one to read. I thought it was a cute idea that worked well with the idea:-) I have to ask...Your name Dag, to me that familiar, do you have some Scandinavian background? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Thanks:-)I used the pepple tool from Hidecrafter. I bought a set of those too, I like them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Tina, what did you use for your colors? The white looks very clean, is it acrylic? The person who received that is lucky indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 22, 2009 Tina, what did you use for your colors? The white looks very clean, is it acrylic? The person who received that is lucky indeed. Hi Tim, On this belt purse I used Angelus acryllic leather paint (white and mix red/brown) and then I sealed it. After that I used Fiebing's Hi-Lite (Hi-Light ???) like a non colored antiquing, just the black that ends up in the groves :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhall Report post Posted January 24, 2009 Wow, you folks make me feel sooo far behind the curve,Just great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted January 25, 2009 Wow, you folks make me feel sooo far behind the curve,Just great work! great Thanks, I soo appriciate your nice comment about my work:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
