The Major Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Well, I started this binder 2 years ago as a competition piece. Needless to say, it got put off to the side as orders started piling up. But I finally finished it. So I thought I would share. Design is colored with spirit dye. The inside is covered with a nice soft goatskin suede left in its natural color. The edges are braided in a two tone color with kangaroo lace. the only thing about this binder is there were a couple scars that was hidden on the leather that didn't come out until I put the finish coat on it. (Pisses me off) I put up some pics of the scars, they are not real noticeable, but you can see them none the less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kani Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Wow, what a beautiful piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreadPirateRedbeard Report post Posted May 7, 2009 That is an amazing piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted May 7, 2009 beautiful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted May 8, 2009 A real nice binder looks to me like 2 years paid off in spades. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Hey, I just saw that on Etsy last night. Very nice! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Beautiful job, Shawn! Lots of work go into those. Roses are difficult to tool and yours looks really good. I hope you don't wait another two years to show us another one! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Great design, nice color! Nice lace too! Kevin Hopkins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted May 8, 2009 My wife likes that one. The two tone lacing really brings everything together. I guess I will be commissioned to make one of those in the near future. Nicely done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted May 8, 2009 That is just beautiful!! Your Roses turned out great! Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
china Report post Posted May 8, 2009 I'm not suprised the orders started pilng up with that standard of craftmanship. china Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Thank you everyone. I really appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 8, 2009 Major that is truly a work of art!! Beautiful. Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go2Tex Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Very nice indeed! Coloring leather is an art in itself and you did a good job of it. Did you also add some antique or highlighter to the roses and leaves? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted May 11, 2009 Very nice indeed! Coloring leather is an art in itself and you did a good job of it. Did you also add some antique or highlighter to the roses and leaves? Thanks! No, there was no antique or highlighter added. To achieve that color I basically used about 15 different shades of green and red Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
