Members LINDSAY Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 Ok so this is my first leather project ever. I have learned so far that a good pattern is crucial , since all my edges are not right on. I would like it if someone could give me tips and advise on the lacing. Also please be as brutally honest as you can!! I am on this site to learn and get advice. I will not get offended (as I have seen others get:) So just tell me what ya think Thanks Lindsay Quote
Members flyingcuda Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 i am far from a pro..but what i see is way incredible for a first time project! Quote
Suze Posted April 15, 2009 Report Posted April 15, 2009 i am far from a pro..but what i see is way incredible for a first time project! I'll see your and raise you a and add a please tell me you were a leather worker in another life.... Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members LINDSAY Posted April 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 I'll see your and raise you a and add a please tell me you were a leather worker in another life.... WOW thanks You just made my day! If I was a leatherworker in another life I hope the whole carving technique comes out soon!!LOL i am far from a pro..but what i see is way incredible for a first time project! Thank You Quote
Members jbird Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 Very very nice I think your well on your way to a happy friendship with leather, If I have one thing to say it's this I would and some more light colors around the edges so it dosent blend together so much you will see what you like and what you don't. Good luck and a fantastic first effort. Josh Quote Josh Dusty Chaps Leather & Seven O Saddle Shop 801-809-8456 Keep moving forward! On a horse. Hebrews 4:12 My link
Members LINDSAY Posted April 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 Very very niceI think your well on your way to a happy friendship with leather, If I have one thing to say it's this I would and some more light colors around the edges so it dosent blend together so much you will see what you like and what you don't. Good luck and a fantastic first effort. Josh Hey thanks. Yeah I am not really sure about the dyeing, oiling or really anything that has to do with liquids yet. I think that lightening the edges would have been really cool!! Thanks for the comment:) Quote
Members rawhide1 Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 (edited) LINDSAY Very nice first project!! I really like the contrast with the black and white. Nice job on the stamping. The only thing I think would make it look better is if you would of used a different edge lace style. Such as the eight string round edge braid. This braid and a few more for edges can be found in Bruce Grants Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding. And I'm sure Tandy's has a book on edge lacing. Once again nice purse. Mike Edited April 15, 2009 by rawhide1 Quote
Members LINDSAY Posted April 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 LINDSAYVery nice first project!! I really like the contrast with the black and white. The only thing I think would make it look better is if you would of used a different edge lace style. Such as the eight string round edge braiding. This braid and a few more for edges can be found in Bruce Grants Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding. And I'm sure Tandy's has a book. Once again nice purse. Mike Perfect:) I was waiting for someone to tell me something about my lacing mess:) I will definetly look in to getting that book. Thank You Quote
Members jbird Posted April 15, 2009 Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 Ok so after looking at again there was somthing that I didn't like on the back piece you need some sort of border around that stamp and that makes a big statement in design and the over all look. Well any way that's it now get another one done for us to see best wishes Josh Quote Josh Dusty Chaps Leather & Seven O Saddle Shop 801-809-8456 Keep moving forward! On a horse. Hebrews 4:12 My link
Members LINDSAY Posted April 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2009 Ok so after looking at again there was somthing that I didn't like on the back piece you need some sort of border around that stamp and that makes a big statement in design and the over all look. Well any way that's it now get another one done for us to see best wishes Josh Well There is a border but it is so small that I can't even see it in that picture:( I only have a few tools so far and that was the biggest border stamp I had!!LOL Hey is there a certain brand of tools that you prefer. I want to order some but really don't know which are the best. Thanks again and keep em comming Quote
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