Members 2MadJacks Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 Here is the mirror I just finished up today for a charity auction for a youth center here. This is the same project I was asking for critiquing on yesterday. Let me know what you think - good or bad. Enjoy, James Quote
MADMAX22 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 I like it, that wood you used is a perfect fit. Gives it that old rustic look. Quote
Moderator bruce johnson Posted April 7, 2009 Moderator Report Posted April 7, 2009 James. I think it finished out very well. I like the design a lot, and hope it brings the bucks. Good job. You also have the same issue I did photographing the few I have done. The mirror usually reflects me taking the picture. Photo composition tips anyone? Quote Bruce Johnson Malachi 4:2 "the windshield's bigger than the mirror, somewhere west of Laramie" - Dave Stamey Vintage Refurbished And Selected New Leather Tools For Sale - www.brucejohnsonleather.com
Members Kani Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 I really like it. You did a very good job on it. Now can you explain to us what all you did as far as the leather goes. If you don't mind that is. thanks Quote
Members Tkleather1 Posted April 7, 2009 Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 Turned out real good buddy Quote Tim Worley TK-Leather If you don't ask and dont try how are you gonna learn anything?
BearMan Posted April 7, 2009 Report Posted April 7, 2009 Great Job!! Nice design,,, Ed Quote Ed the"BearMan" polarb1717@aol.com Beary: BearMauls@yahoo.com http://tinyurl.com/BearMauls "The Best tooling mauls available today!"
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 7, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 7, 2009 Hello all, thank you so much for your kindness. As for how it is laid out--- The base of the frame is just 1x4's the hair/on is 4.25 wide laid in from corner to corner with the outside hanging wrapped over the edge and stapled down after stitching. one the hair piece is measured out and just laid Not attached to the frame. Place the elbows square just a little shorter than you think so that in the end you can stretch it tight. Glue them and sew one corner at a time, measuring and laying it back out each time. then finally sew all of the top pieces in place (floral on mine). now you are ready staple it to the frame starting at ther corners and pull it tight to the next one. once the outside is in place pull the hair/on tight to the inside of frame and staple it close to the top face edge. then just add the outer/inner frame. Note I am not very good at giving directions so if I lost you somewhere just let me know and I will try again. I should also mention I got the ides from a site that Kowboyboots posted awhile back, Thanks James Quote
ArtS Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Turned out great James! Art Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members 2MadJacks Posted April 9, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 9, 2009 Well the auction didn't get the turn out they were looking for. My mirror only pull $65 and I am sick to my stomach about it. Since there was no reserve placed on anything. Oh well, guess I will live. Maybe next time, James Quote
Members CowboyDon Posted April 9, 2009 Members Report Posted April 9, 2009 Sorry to hear the news.... Bit it was for a cause you support , so thats great. Quote Thank you, Cowboy Don @ Hard Life Leather "Save a horse - Ride a Motorcycle" Garland, Texas USA
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