BearMan Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Here is a checkbook cover I just finished tooling. The sheridan style design is by Jim Linnell. I hope that I did him justice. I just got my Photo Studio/tent,,, & just had to try it out. It Really helps ALOT!! I just need to get a few things figured out,,, like the best angle to prop the piece,,, & the best angles for the lights(which came with the tent). But for the first picture with it,,, I'm pretty impressed! Soooo what do "Ya'LL" think??? Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Very very nice fantastic work. Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhall Report post Posted April 11, 2009 WOW..I would love to be able to carve like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randy Cornelius Report post Posted April 11, 2009 very nice work, but.... get rid of the matting tool for the background and get you some bar grounder or round grounders for the sheridan work. Just a suggestion to make a great piece of work better. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2MadJacks Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Very talented, looks really clean. Definetly not an easy project. nicely done, James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tkleather1 Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Looks really good but I agree with randy I like the bar grounder with sheridan. What is that matter though I think it could look really cool on some other projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted April 11, 2009 What does a bar grounder look like? Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Hello Tom, A Bar Grounder is a series of small circles gouped very close together. They can be in multiples of 1,2,3,4,5, or 6 sometimes more. They are right, I should have used a bar grounder for the background. I had already started with the one I used here, without thinking. By then I was committed,,, sooo I had to finish it out. But,,, it would be better with a bar grounder type of background. Thanks Everybody for all the nice comments!! I knew somebody would see the "substitution" on the background mistake. Force of habit can be a terrible thing,,, hehehe I just started going, before I realized,,, & said a few "Choice" words!! Ohhh well Tom, Here is a picture of bargrounder impressions. Ed Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Here are a cpl picture of the completed checkbook. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted April 11, 2009 That is a beautiful job, Ed! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2MadJacks Report post Posted April 11, 2009 I have to say that I really do like the matted background. I understand that sheidan is typically bargrounded but nice job breaking the rules even if it was just out of habit. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted April 11, 2009 Rules are made to be broken!! Great job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Ed, I like the result even though it doesn't fit the traditional or purist standpoint for Sheridan style carving. The cover is sharp and clean. It has produced a beautiful cover. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I respect a lot of tradition. That said, if rules had always been followed, there would be no Sheridan style to begin with, the variations there are of it, or many other styles now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) Ditto to what Bruce said..... Without people attempting other styles and such we would not have what we have today. Today's traditions will not be the same in 20-30 years. Styles, methods and materials will progress and we have to keep up with that...Just look at the issues with finishes in the last 20 years as one such example. With that said...There is also a lot of wisdom in some of the older traditions and methods. We have to make informed decisions/choices when we move forward. Regards, Ben Edited April 12, 2009 by gtwister09 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KsCajun Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Bearman Beautiful work and fantastic relief. I know bargrounders are the norm in Sheridan work, but like some others, change is good. A lot depends on the piece and / or customer preference. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I have to say that I really do like the matted background. I understand that sheidan is typically bargrounded but nice job breaking the rules even if it was just out of habit. James I have to agree with James. I too like the matted background. But I have never used the bargrounder. So what do I know. Well back to on my photo album. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted April 12, 2009 I have to agree with James. I too like the matted background. But I have never used the bargrounder. So what do I know. Well back to on my photo album.Tom Well I cant seem to get the tool into smaller places. Could I see some examples please. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Bar grounders can look great and also really bad. It's hard to get it right sometimes, for me anyhow. So, the overall affect is the important thing. The background is just that. It adds depth, to any style and can also add some of it's own unique character and flow within the pattern. If the backgound area is really large, it begins to take on a dominate role and that much bargrounder work can be overwhelming and detracts from the overall appearance. Just my 2 cents worth.... I like the carving. Shows tremendous knife control. Better than I can muster on my best day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2MadJacks Report post Posted April 12, 2009 Well I cant seem to get the tool into smaller places. Could I see some examples please.Tom Not to hijack the thread, Carl are you saying that your using some now? If so what sizes 3,5,7 ? i like to use a 3 and a 7, the 3 to help get into the tight places of course. While I am not very good at getting it all even here is a pic, Feel free to pick out my mistakes everyone. James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted April 12, 2009 BearMan, Your work looks great. I personally really dislike the look of bargrounders, so I never use them. That pattern is one of my favorite patterns that Tandy used to have. You did it justice. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
