new cue case in progress

[tattoosbyjay]

here is an envelope style case for a pool cue i just got started on it yesterday , it will have a sculpture feel to it when im done, the design was drawn onfree hand , its one of my drawings, i have so much artwork from all my years of tattooing i cant wait to get more on leather, this is my second carving so far ill post pics of more progress in a few days thanks for taking the time to check it out

[quadrary]

here is an envelope style case for a pool cue i just got started on it yesterday , it will have a sculpture feel to it when im done, the design was drawn onfree hand , its one of my drawings, i have so much artwork from all my years of tattooing i cant wait to get more on leather, this is my second carving so far ill post pics of more progress in a few days thanks for taking the time to check it out

Looks good you going to tattoo it for color?

[tattoosbyjay]

Looks good you going to tattoo it for color?

thanks, not this one but i do have one ill be tattooing and carving should be pretty cool

[TroyS]

here is an envelope style case for a pool cue i just got started on it yesterday , it will have a sculpture feel to it when im done, the design was drawn onfree hand , its one of my drawings, i have so much artwork from all my years of tattooing i cant wait to get more on leather, this is my second carving so far ill post pics of more progress in a few days thanks for taking the time to check it out

I'm sure the forum would be interested in some of your Skull patterns Jay!

[RustyMelton]

I like it, it looks really cool.

[Timd]

Jay, love the Koi work. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[tattoosbyjay]

I'm sure the forum would be interested in some of your Skull patterns Jay!

i have a skull one planned out cant wait tostart it illpost pics when i get it going

Jay, love the Koi work. I can't wait to see the finished product.

thanks i appriciate that i just started doing some back ground today and added some flowers, also thanks to rusty for the compliment they are always appriciated

[tattoosbyjay]

here is a little more progress still need the liner put in, and finishing staining, and of course put together, the pics do not do it justis at all , will try and get better pics

Edited October 17, 2009 by tattoosbyjay

[Storm]

That is starting to really shape up, Like  the direction that it's going.

[tattoosbyjay]

That is starting to really shape up, Like the direction that it's going.

thanks i appriciate that i want it to look like more of a tattoo style in the way it would flowaround the arm , making it flow around the case, hard to capture it in a photo once all the harware is added i think it will look ok, this is my second carving so afr

[Storm]

I think that it's looking really good for a second try. One thing that might help in the future would be to use a modeling tool and smooth down some of the sharp edges you get after beveling. It can take a little longer but the end result makes it even more eye popping. I do like the fact that the Koi is wrapped around the body of the case like a tat flowing around an arm or leg. You do have a knack for the carving and with each passing piece your skill will grow. Can't wait to see her finished.

Storm