resqman Report post Posted July 15, 2009 Jim Linnell offered a one day class at my local Tandy this past Sunday. Myself and 4 others had the opportunity to spend the day with Jim. He sketched a custom floral design with a buffalo head. He copied and gave each student a copy to trace. We then spent the day watching him and attempting to duplicate. One of the students could only spend half the day and left early. Two of the other students gave up in frustration about midway through the project. Myself and one other pounded on leather from 11 to 5. I have only learned what I know from reading books and practicing on my own. It sure was great to see some other leather workers practicing the craft. Watching Jim "freestyle" was really amazing. Saturday he was at the store answering questions and doodling. I asked about petal lifting. He grabbed a scrap of leather and cut an oak leaf. No pattern, no tracing, just cut the leaf freehand. In just a few minutes he had an oak leaf and then proceeded to show how to use the petal lifter (Pro Modeling Tool Small/Large Undercut 8039-05) Wow! I did not take any photos of Jim's finished work. Attached are photos of my feeble attempt, the tracing pattern, and a xerox copy of Jim's finished work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted July 15, 2009 resqman - Nice Job!!! It is great to hang out with Jim and watch him work. I was having problems with eyes. He did just like you said, cut out an eye on a scrap piece of leather and proceeded to show me what to do. Your buffalo turned out great. Keep up the good work! Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
