Members Freki Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 This one is not my most recent work - however, since this is my first post here in the Show off section, I want to show something representative. This belt bag displays a lot of "my" style - the bag itself is in a classic viking-bag shape as I have done them for years now. The "main"-pattern in the center is an own design which was inpired by the so called Mammen-style and other later viking-age styles, even if it is a bit more "simplistic"... As my art always includes kind of a spiritual level, this special pattern should not be to complicated - don't wanted to cover up the "message" behind it. It shows Fenrir, a Wolf from the norse mythology which was bound by the gods. This is a strong symbol which has a lot of connection to my work. I think the bag also looks somehow ancient and rough (in a positive way) - something that I always try to reach. Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wodenswolf http://varglya.blogspot.com/ http://wodenswolf.deviantart.com/
Members randyandclaudia Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 Claudia and I both dig your work. Excellent! Hope you post a lot more. Your work is awesome. Quote peace and love randy and claudia www.randyandclaudia.com http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/The-Cosmic-Leather-Emporium/123781450970345 www.myspace.com/hellbentforleather "Quality is never an accident; it's always the result of high intention, sincere effort; intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." John Ruskin
Ambassador abn Posted February 6, 2009 Ambassador Report Posted February 6, 2009 That's a heckuva nice bag there. Keep posting those pics! Quote
AndyL1 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Posted February 6, 2009 That is fantastic. I love the rugged look of it with the staining. Great tooling, style and character. Thanks for sharing! Quote Blackthorn Leather on Etsy • Blackthorn Leather on Facebook
Members sodapop Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 i think the bag definately captures the essence/vision your trying to achieve...very nice indeedy!! darryl Quote Darryl..."Imagination is more important than knowledge"...Albert Einstein...
Members craftsman827 Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 GREAT LOOKIN BAG ! ! ! Love the job you did with the tri-weave. Quote
Members resqman Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 The tri weave is excellent but I am guessing it is not a stamp but made with a beveler? Very nice and even. Beautiful work. Quote
Members Raven Posted February 6, 2009 Members Report Posted February 6, 2009 Now that is a bag any heathen would be proud to carry. I know I would! Quote Wassail! Raven
TomSwede Posted February 7, 2009 Report Posted February 7, 2009 That is a really cool bag depicting Fenrizulven;-) I like the way you work with antiquing and the lace used to stitch it together makes it looks more authentic. Very nice tooled borderbraid and the tri-weave stamp works great with our vikingage motifs and styles. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members Freki Posted February 7, 2009 Author Members Report Posted February 7, 2009 Thanks for your positive words! Actually I really did not use a tri-weave-stamp - the whole piece is done with nothing more than a beveler and one backgrounder. I used a stencil for the wolf, the rest was drawn freehand on the wet leather. I am a bit minimalistic when it comes to the use of tools - I almost exclusively use bevelers and backgrounders. Here's a pic of some self-made tools I used back in the reenactment days: I am really back to the basics, hehe Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wodenswolf http://varglya.blogspot.com/ http://wodenswolf.deviantart.com/
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