SCOUTER Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I have this friend at work, he is about to retire... We were talking one day and he tells me that he LOVES Betty Boop, in fact he got a tattoo of her on his arm when he was 50 years old! He said "That's my girl!" So I made this for him... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Yowza! Looking good! I dig a chick in leather. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexblow Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Nice,i can even say :"poo pou pidou" I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drac Report post Posted February 27, 2008 the original pin-up girl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted February 27, 2008 This chick is smokin!!! I feel dirty now. Well, more.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted February 27, 2008 very nice scouter...what type of dye are you using for the colors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Romey Report post Posted February 27, 2008 very cool stuff, good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TracyMoss Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I wonder what kind of books he'll be marking with that? If it is a bookmark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted February 28, 2008 very nice scouter...what type of dye are you using for the colors Hey Roo, On this one the carving only measures 2 and a half inches by 7 and a half inches. (Very Small) For color I used a set of ultra thin SHARPIES I bought from Staples! The only paint is the white eye-balls (acrylic). The border is done with Ball point pen. All high tech stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Hey Roo, On this one the carving only measures 2 and a half inches by 7 and a half inches. (Very Small) For color I used a set of ultra thin SHARPIES I bought from Staples! The only paint is the white eye-balls (acrylic). The border is done with Ball point pen. All high tech stuff! I like using ordinary things on projects. The pen in the border is a great idea. I used to use carbon paper to transfer patterns onto leather.The black added some shading along the cuts although it was a bit messy and I think the residue contributed to the blade getting dull. I wonder how the sharpies would hold up on something like a seat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I like using ordinary things on projects. The pen in the border is a great idea. I used to use carbon paper to transfer patterns onto leather.The black added some shading along the cuts although it was a bit messy and I think the residue contributed to the blade getting dull. I wonder how the sharpies would hold up on something like a seat? Good call busted. I used a sharpie on a stepping stone once and even coated it after...a few times, and I think the sun and rain kicked it's butt. The writing is still there but faded. I suppose it's worth a try. I am on the phone now ordering a few different color sharpies. I shall give it a try and get back to you all. Let me know what you find. Scouter, you have started a domino affect of sharpie creation....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcurrier Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I wonder how the sharpies would hold up on something like a seat? Good question. I used them recently on some fabric for touch-up. The color only lasted through a couple of cleanings, which kind of suprised me, because they sure seem permanent when you get the ink on something you don't want to get it on! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John D Dennehy Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted February 29, 2008 (edited) Busted- The carbon paper can get a little messy... Try GRAPHITE paper! Looks the same but transfers GRAPHITE onto the leather much like a pencil (also graphite) then you can wet (case) the leather and the graphite remains! I love it! Also, I first grove a border line then run my Ball Point pen down the grove (using a ruler so it will not POP out of the groove) Spider- I have been using sharpies and markers for a while now, some different brand markers will fade some will not... Be careful when coating the project, always test. Most finishes will bleed the markers so you might want to spray on a few LIGHT coats of finish. Also a good test of how "permanent" a marker is- Get some on your hand... Leather dye takes a long time to clean off- so does a good marker. Thanks to all... Good luck! Edited February 29, 2008 by SCOUTER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bustedlifter Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Busted- The carbon paper can get a little messy... Try GRAPHITE paper! Looks the same but transfers GRAPHITE onto the leather much like a pencil (also graphite) then you can wet (case) the leather and the graphite remains! I love it! Also, I first grove a border line then run my Ball Point pen down the grove (using a ruler so it will not POP out of the groove)Spider- I have been using sharpies and markers for a while now, some different brand markers will fade some will not... Be careful when coating the project, always test. Most finishes will bleed the markers so you might want to spray on a few LIGHT coats of finish. Also a good test of how "permanent" a marker is- Get some on your hand... Leather dye takes a long time to clean off- so does a good marker. Thanks to all... Good luck! Thanks for the tip,I'll try it out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cecil Report post Posted March 1, 2008 I have this friend at work, he is about to retire... We were talking one day and he tells me that he LOVES Betty Boop, in fact he got a tattoo of her on his arm when he was 50 years old! He said "That's my girl!" So I made this for him... Scouter - that is one nice piece of work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
