You Rock! Mr. Bob Park (Hidepounder)

[King's X]

I have silently watching the thread about how to finish your edges. I also took careful note to your way of doing your edges and I have to tell you that I copied the information or process and printed it out. It now sits on the wall in front of my 'tap-tap' desk.

I had a portfolio that was very special to me and I wanted the edges to come out near perfect. I had been looking at your receipe and decided to go for it. I gathered all of the items that I could with my hobbyist budget (unfortunately the Weaver didn't fit) and started on my way. Now, it did not come out perfect, but pretty darn close!! All by hand....The shoulders hurt like a mother, but looking and rubbing on those edges make the pain worth while.

I appreciate you sharing your tips with those newbie's. It is individuals like you that will keep this craft going long after we turn this over to the next generation.

I rank you up there now with SCISSORMEDIC. You talk about getting a sharp edge on a swivel knife...shoot...he's the man and so are you!!

Thanks again,

A learning student.

[CitizenKate]

Hey, let's see a photo!

Kate

[azrider]

Pictures? (I have been watching and learning too!)

[King's X]

I will but it will have to wait for tomorrow. I am going to post the recipe here and I hope H/P is okay with it. I just copied his thread and placed into a word document. I gave him credit at the bottom.

Process_for_Burnished_Edges.doc

Process_for_Burnished_Edges.doc

[TomSwede]

Thanks for sharing Kings X..and thanks Bob off course!

Tom

[King's X]

Sorry it took too long, but here are the photographs that I quickly took before I had to turn the portfolio over to the new owner. Interesting enough, the new owner rubbed the edges as soon I placed it in their hands and said slick, really smooth. Thanks again, Mr. Park!

Edited June 19, 2009 by King's X

[hidepounder]

King's X,

I'm really glad my process has worked for you! I have learned so much here and it is really nice to know that something I've shared has helped others in return. Keep up the good work and thank you for the recognition...I'm humbled by your comments!

Bob

[bigorange]

I love the background how is that done? please!

[King's X]

I love the background how is that done? please!

I appreciate the comments. The background is no more than a pear shader hit repeatively while turning it approximately 30 degrees after each hit. I found this with Herman Oak leather that I have to keep the core damp, but not soaked to get some good burnish. I am almost finished carving the attache case that will be matching this portfolio for the same person. The edges came out really cool. I only wish I could afford the Weaver set up, but after all I am only a hobbyist at this.

I hope I answered your question, but just in case you were talking about the backgrounding behind the flowers; I used a TLF A-104 backgrounder.

Thanks again.

[Bree]

GREAT WORK! Just BEEUTEEFUL!!

And Bob Park rocks the country with his work and techniques... none better.