Super Sized Flask

[oneminer]

I recently read the the Sheridan Style Carving book and was inspired to learn how to make tap offs, layout directly on the leather, carve and tool Sheridan style, etc. I also wanted to try stitching a butt joint. The results is my super sized flask. All that is missing is a coat of Tan Kote on the outside and Irish Whiskey on the inside.

I think the stems and petals look anorexic, but it seems to work on the bottle. The color looks good in the photos, but in real life the Eco Flo Saddle Tan Antique looks too orange, even when mixed with Brown. I was afraid to use Eco Flo Mahogany Antique because it looked too purple. Is it possible to get a good Sheridan finish using Eco Flo Antiques, or do I need the Fiebing's paste? ALso, does that rich Sheridan Red color come primarily from the Neatsfoot Oil, or the antique paste? BTW, I did use a coat of Neat Lac after oiling. That is a neat trick that I just learned.

Critiques and comments are appreciated. Thanks

Edited February 5, 2009 by oneminer

[Nomad]

Beautiful thing. How to do such sewing, where about it is written?

[oneminer]

Beautiful thing. How to do such sewing, where about it is written?

I followed the instructions in "The Art of Hand Sewing Leather" by Al Stohlman. I bent the awl blade and sewing needles into a curve. The trick is to not pull the stitches too tight.

Thanks for the compliment.

Oneminer