chuckdamage Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Hello. I am a brand new leather worker in Toledo Oh. I eventually hope to make tooled bags for motorcycles. Here are pieces three and four. Please rip them to shreds and give me hints and advice (as long as that advice isn't to quit). Also if anyone is in the area and could point me to a group I would appreciate it. Thanks Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Hi Chuck, Looks like you are getting a good start. Love the thing you have going with the skull. For someone starting out that is not too bad at all. I might suggest getting Al Stohlmans books on Figure Carving but I guess the foremost thing is to practice and practice some more. Start off with some scrap tooling leather and then if you goof up its not going to feel so bad. Go here:http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php? There , at the top you will see Johanna's piece called " Instruction sheet from introductory leather class by John Henry" Nothing like the basics. Also just explore through the site and you are going to find a whole lot of talented people. They've been were you are right now and you can learn alot from them. Good Luck and Let's See Some More Carving Real Soon Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin29 Report post Posted September 17, 2009 Looks good. Definately do not quit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Chuck Welcome to the net. FYI... there will be a leather guild show in INDY IN from Sep 23-27. There will be classes everyday on different types of tooling. for more info ... Gene Cooper 317.831.2223. Happy tooling Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Chuck, One thing that I learned a long time ago (took me longer than it would most folks) is that it's a lot easier to learn tooling on good leather than it is on economy leather. Kind of like trying to learn to play guitar on one that just isn't friendly.... Anyway, spend a little extra on the tooling leather, and your progress will be rapid. Looks like you've got the hang of it, as it is! Kevin Hopkins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckdamage Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Chuck, One thing that I learned a long time ago (took me longer than it would most folks) is that it's a lot easier to learn tooling on good leather than it is on economy leather. Kind of like trying to learn to play guitar on one that just isn't friendly.... Anyway, spend a little extra on the tooling leather, and your progress will be rapid. Looks like you've got the hang of it, as it is! Kevin Hopkins Kevin, Thank You. I know nothing about the leather yet, but will in moments. I am learning more everyday, I did this one today and am amazed at the progress that I am making, and excited for the progress that I will make with every new piece. Any other suggestions no matter how trivial you think they may be are also welcomed. Chuck Welcome to the net. FYI... there will be a leather guild show in INDY IN from Sep 23-27. There will be classes everyday on different types of tooling. for more info ... Gene Cooper 317.831.2223. Happy tooling Tim Thank you Tim. I really wish that I could make it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
