sodapop Report post Posted May 3, 2009 i figured i'd join the bracer club and finally make one...the background has obviously tommy's influence of course...then i modified a regular cuff patten to make this 2.5" bracer...this prototype i made for myself to wear...its fully lined and padded...i just laced it the way it is for the pic to hold it the way i wanted...i don't have any round lace at the moment & the boot lace had to do for now... darryl p.s thanks brudda tom for you inspirations & influences you've given many... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasquatch Report post Posted May 3, 2009 Excellent work. Is it hand stitched? would love to see shots of the inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted May 3, 2009 sweet!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 3, 2009 thanks much Roo & Sasquatch!!...its machine stitched...heres the lined/padded backside using 2/3oz cow... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 3, 2009 That's really sharp, Darryl. I definitely can see the TomSwede influence in your piece. I'm sure he will be flattered! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG Leather Report post Posted May 4, 2009 can you lay the bracer flat and photo it from above so i can see the contour of the edges....i am curious in the pattern layout.....i like seeing all these diffrent bracers....I been making straight lined ones and trying to understand the patterns used by people....It takes me a while to process stuff like that....anyways it would be nice to see.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 4, 2009 (edited) appreciate it kate!!...ya tommy's were the first i had ever seen of the type when i first joined LW...plus hes become a good friend via LW as well from across the pond...so i figured for my first go at one it would be fitting to make it a little tom swede'ish darryl Edited May 4, 2009 by sodapop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 4, 2009 can you lay the bracer flat and photo it from above so i can see the contour of the edges....i am curious in the pattern layout.....i like seeing all these diffrent bracers....I been making straight lined ones and trying to understand the patterns used by people....It takes me a while to process stuff like that....anyways it would be nice to see.. no problem, i'll take a pic tomorrow sometime & post it for ya... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandycreek Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Darryl, Love the bracer. If I may ask, what tool did you use for the matting/background around the design. I really like that texture. Thanks -Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Darryl,Love the bracer. If I may ask, what tool did you use for the matting/background around the design. I really like that texture. Thanks -Aaron thanks for the compliment aaron!!...that backgrounder is the E294 series... darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 4, 2009 Cool bracer bro. Love how this came out. The lining is an added plus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 4, 2009 can you lay the bracer flat and photo it from above so i can see the contour of the edges....i am curious in the pattern layout.....i like seeing all these diffrent bracers....I been making straight lined ones and trying to understand the patterns used by people....It takes me a while to process stuff like that....anyways it would be nice to see.. heres the pic of the back where ya can get the gist of the contour... Cool bracer bro. Love how this came out. The lining is an added plus. thanks for the good words spider!!...hope all is swell with ya spider-man darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 5, 2009 AWSUM AWSUM AWSUM!!!! BRUDDA Kate is right, I'm really proud to take part in this thread and see your work on this one (as well as your other work). I really love this bracer and the backgrounding texture is sooo cool, reminds me a bit of water on top of glass. The colours are great too, not to bright not to dark and a great burst effect. I need to work with bursting. It is really great to see it lined and padded, something I never do and probably won't (not for customers anyways, it's just not in demand). Beeing out of your comfy slacker shoes and all makes you really worthy to go and catch some of those bi 'ol springtime pikes, basking in the sun in the shallow waters. Best season for pike. Thanks for all nice things said and remember I'm still around, just have lots of stuff needed to deal with. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted May 5, 2009 That is fantastic! I love the eyelets in the middle of the piece surrounding the concho. What I really like too is how you "framed" the texture. Nice contrast between smooth and bumpy. Good job man! -Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 5, 2009 (edited) much'o thanks andy!!...the contrast texturing was one of those things i just kinda fell into during the process and simply rolled with it ;0) glad it gets your stamp of approval mr. tommy boy!!...ya know i didn't think of the water thingy but now that you mention it...i know exactly what you mean by it...how a thin wash of water will react on glass sometimes...the burst worked out well for this...hard to decide at first how much light to dark fade to do...and at first i thought its too dark of a transition but now that its done...i'm happy with it and seems balanced in that way... i can see pros & cons to lining/padding these...so prolly make them both ways... no worries brudda tom & i'll catch a few of those toothy gators for ya real soon darryl Edited May 5, 2009 by sodapop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted May 5, 2009 Love the way you did the background! Looks really cool. Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 6, 2009 many many thanks tashabear!! darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatherhead Report post Posted May 6, 2009 SWEET! THAT IS BAD A$$ ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excell Report post Posted May 6, 2009 That is absolutely gorgeous. I was planning out a pair of full-forearm bracers for my brother-in-law, and I can't help but stand in awe. (And take notes. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, and all that.) Can you still feel the decoration through the lining? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 6, 2009 glad ya diggit leatherhead!!...hopefully it'll get the same positive feedback wearin it around & generate some business ;0) the good words are no doubt appreciated Excell!!...to answer your question, no i don't feel any of the hardware thats visable or under the padding & lining...especially with the padding, the eyelets counter sink into the liner etc...so that keeps them from directly touching/rubbing the skin...all in all it just feel smoooooth wearing it darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Darryl, You sure this is your 1st one? NICE JOB!! Johnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 8, 2009 heya johnny!!...how ya been man??...thanks for the compliment bud & yes i'm sure hehe darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
