BearMan Report post Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Everybody, Here is my latest project. It's a notebook for my Son. It holds a regular size note pad, a calculator, pencils, and a place for business cards. This is more of my style of tooling,,, a more Natural design. I've actually been doing similar designs for many years, until I started getting into some of the "Sheridan style designs. I'm glad to be back, doing some of this again. I'll still be doing Sheridan designs,,, just not as much. This design includes: American Holly, Beech, Bur Oak, Cherry, Chestnut Oak, Elm, Hickory, Osage Orange, Pin Oak, Shumard Oak, Sugar Maple, Tulip (yellow) Poplar, Walnut, & White Oak, Leaves. All of these wood species are used in woodworking, which is what my Son does. It's aprox 10" X 13 1/2" closed. It's finished in my "signiture" process. Oil, dyed background, suntan, NeatLac replacement, Lots of time on the edges, & Tankote. Thanks for looking! Ed the"BearMan" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Excell Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Great work. It just looks smooth in every way. I really need to make a petal lifter - it just makes sooo much difference on leaf work. (I assume that is what you used.) I love how you located the holders in the corner instead of in the binding or center-edge where they are in the way. Beautiful job. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Oh...oh..oh ..hm yeah not to many words come to mind now but it is incredibly beautiful!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 That is some nice carving. Good one on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjg Report post Posted May 21, 2009 I wish I could touch it. The depth and lift is unbelieveable - I envy your skills. Tammy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted May 21, 2009 I'm with Tammy on this one...I soooo wish I could touch it:-) Absolutly beatyful work, color and finish, I love the style you have with all the different leaves it all fits so nicely together. The idea of the fitted pockets inside is very appealing and I think good overall design work, BearMan:-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 That is truly very nice! The amount of relief in that piece looks like it's ten feet deep. Very cool. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Ed, You knocked this one out of the park! It's obvious that you are comfortable with this style tooling. I like it all....the composition, the variety, you snuck outside the borders a little which I'm crazy about, great depth, great color and great edges!!!!!! Nice job! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted May 21, 2009 As always, your work is stunning. Is this a pattern that you drew? Do you draw your own normally? If so, please think about putting togeather a "book" of patterns. Nice looking modern patterns are very hard to find and for those of us who are drawing challenged it can be frustrating. I am first in line to buy, if you do. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilrays Report post Posted May 21, 2009 That's some killer leathercrafting! Great detail in and out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Hi Everybody,,, & Thanks for all the wonderful comments!! Matt; if you don't have a petal lifter,,, get one! It makes alot of difference. But to really do it right, you'll need a petal lifter beveler also. Tammy & Tina,,,, Running your fingers over it, with your eyes closed, feels like High relief wood carving. ) Andy,,, even though it's only 5/6oz leather, as you can see, you can get alot of depth. Bob,,,Thanks for all the complements! With some suggestions from you, I was able to figure out what step I was missing before,,, Thanks!! Aaron, Yes, I almost always draw all of my own designs. Just get some books, & pictures of inspiration, several sharp pencils,,, & a Good eraser, take your time,,, & have LOTS of patients. Draw it,,,, & then draw it again, & it will get better each time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colttrainer Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Ed Awsome job, I hope that at some point my tooling will look half that good. I am with Aron you should do patterns up for sale you would make a killing. And thanks again for your in put on the saddle. Al Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Ed- That is absolutely beautiful! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Oooooo, my goodness! I love everything I've seen you post here, but this one really shines. Thanks for letting us have a look at that! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted May 22, 2009 . But to really do it right, you'll need a petal lifter beveler also. what might THAT be???? Just a round of figure beveler?? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Wow. Really beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryano Report post Posted May 23, 2009 That is just beautiful! I would put it in a shadow box and hang it on the wall. Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PANTHER Report post Posted May 23, 2009 BearMan, Truly beautiful job. I bet your son is just beside himself. Panther Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flaminghranch Report post Posted May 23, 2009 That's gorgeous, your son will be very proud to carry this one with him. Incrediable colors and finish. I personnelly like the oak leaves best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffalocuir Report post Posted May 24, 2009 Magnificent work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buttons Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Really, really nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razz Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Yup! everything everybody else said and A+ My son asked for one like that, and I said shure son .......But you'll have to ask Bearman to adopt you first. Stunning work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Ed, That's good enough to tell you it about it twice! Great job...again! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
