BobHall Report post Posted February 15, 2009 My first leather project in a loooong is complete! I was given a rough design to carve and I made a few revisions. The customer named the garden "New Pool".... see if you can find it. Finished size (closed) is approximately 12" x 12". Please let me know what you think and how I can improve! Thanks to all the people who helped me along.... you know who you are. :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted February 15, 2009 Bob - that came out really nice! Good job. I like the color you used, can you share what it was? Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobHall Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Bob - that came out really nice! Good job. I like the color you used, can you share what it was?Crystal Thanks Crystal! The primary color is Timber Brown with a light coat of Java Brown along the edges and spine. Both are Eco-Flo dyes from Tandy. I used an airbrush to apply the dye. After that I applied a coat of Fiebing's Antique Finish in Mahogany. Most of that seemed to come off even through I buffed lightly. It did add a slight reddish tint, which I liked. I sealed it with Tan-Kote. I'm debating whether to add another coat of Neat-Lac... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwidownunder Report post Posted February 16, 2009 What a great job you have done in this project. Looking forward to your next one. Can not believe it is your first. Well done. Kiwi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Bob, Nice job, it turned out very well! Johnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Outstanding work Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
randyandclaudia Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Huge pat on your back for such a great first project boB! Looking forward to seeing more and more . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Yes, I rather like your tile affect. I'm thinking you just layed it out and cut and beveled the lines? It looks too big a pattern for any kind of stamp. Turned out very nice. Also, that Fiebings antique will wash off with time. It needs a sealer. Angelus makes an acrylic antique that won't rub off but will add a lot of color if you leave it on too long. Actually dries really quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobHall Report post Posted February 16, 2009 Thanks to everyone for your kind comments! You're right, Go2Tex.... I marked the lines and carved them along with the rest of the pattern. The grid pattern is meant to emulate a latticed garden gate the customer has. I decided to add a light coat of Neat Lac to seal it. Yes, I rather like your tile affect. I'm thinking you just layed it out and cut and beveled the lines? It looks too big a pattern for any kind of stamp. Turned out very nice. Also, that Fiebings antique will wash off with time. It needs a sealer. Angelus makes an acrylic antique that won't rub off but will add a lot of color if you leave it on too long. Actually dries really quick. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
broncobuster Report post Posted February 17, 2009 excellent job nice work. keep it up!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
