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That's a really cool picture!

You got the details down very well.

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From what I can make out (me eyes are gettin' old) you've got some nice work there, Mark.

I know what you mean about coloring it. I always cringe when I start adding coloring agents to some tooling. I just know

it'll be ruined!

I have a suggestion, though. The detail you've put into this piece needs to be shown off. Without some highligts,

it just doesn't show off like it deserves to.

If you still have a piece of the hide that was cut from, do a little tooling on it to experiment. Then, apply

some antiqueing paste, let it set for a bit and rub off, letting it fill in where you want some definition. When it's dry, rub

in some saddler's oil. I think you'll find that your work will really stand out then. :)

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From what I can make out (me eyes are gettin' old) you've got some nice work there, Mark.

I know what you mean about coloring it. I always cringe when I start adding coloring agents to some tooling. I just know

it'll be ruined!

I have a suggestion, though. The detail you've put into this piece needs to be shown off. Without some highligts,

it just doesn't show off like it deserves to.

If you still have a piece of the hide that was cut from, do a little tooling on it to experiment. Then, apply

some antiqueing paste, let it set for a bit and rub off, letting it fill in where you want some definition. When it's dry, rub

in some saddler's oil. I think you'll find that your work will really stand out then. :)

Thanks Hedge I am familiar with antiqueing past and rubbing it off, but never tried to then rub in saddler's oil. I have used both to finish but never together. I think we have the first tip for the web site.

Thanks

http://www.theleathercraftsman.com

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I picked up that trick watching a saddle maker finish off a notebook cover. Sure gave the leather a nice look.

Thanks Hedge I am familiar with antiqueing past and rubbing it off, but never tried to then rub in saddler's oil. I have used both to finish but never together. I think we have the first tip for the web site.

Thanks

http://www.theleathercraftsman.com

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Wow. Outstanding detail!

Brent

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Wow. Outstanding detail!

Brent

Thanks. I came close to loosing some hair over this one. It is only an 8x10. Some of the things the picture does not show is the stubble of beard on the cowboy's face. The tail on the horse you can feel the swoosh. Thanks again

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That is very cool. I listened to the original song at least a dozen times wile putting the design together.

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I'd say the design is very true to the legend. Thanks for sharing!

Kate

PS: I've been a fan of that song since the 70's.

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Had to revive this thread once more... someone posted the Blues Brothers' version of Ghost Riders on youtube, and I just had to share it with all you Ghost Riders fans out there. The drama and special effects is typical Blues Brothers, but the rendition has a touch of Charlie Daniels. So fun! Enjoy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4if0vC0Ioc

Kate

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