ClayB Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I started working on a really tiny leather carving a couple weeks ago from a pattern Silva Fox shared with me. I had to borrow some really tiny tools from friend to do the beveling. Then Kathy Flanagan (aka Yaklady) told me about some tiny modeling tools that George Gross makes. I guess Ira Cooper (who sells the mini tech light and magnifiers) sells them at his booth in Sheridan but I must have missed seeing them. I got a hold of Ira and he sent me out a set of these tiny modeling tools. There is a website for George's tools and some of his work called CowCreaser.com It sounds like George might be going to start just making one size of the tools, but Ira still had them in 4 sizes, 3/32 inch (small) .066 inch (smaller) .039 inch (teeny tiny) and .024 inch (almost microscopic) I haven't gotten to play with my new tools too much, but they look like they will really work great for the tiniest of projects and some very talented carvers have told me they really like George's tools. George did a couple articles in the Leather Crafters Journal back in March and May of 1992 showing what he does with these tools and also how he makes them. He does some pretty cool stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I started working on a really tiny leather carving a couple weeks ago from a pattern Silva Fox shared with me. I had to borrow some really tiny tools from friend to do the beveling. Then Kathy Flanagan (aka Yaklady) told me about some tiny modeling tools that George Gross makes. I guess Ira Cooper (who sells the mini tech light and magnifiers) sells them at his booth in Sheridan but I must have missed seeing them. I got a hold of Ira and he sent me out a set of these tiny modeling tools. There is a website for George's tools and some of his work called CowCreaser.com It sounds like George might be going to start just making one size of the tools, but Ira still had them in 4 sizes, 3/32 inch (small) .066 inch (smaller) .039 inch (teeny tiny) and .024 inch (almost microscopic) I haven't gotten to play with my new tools too much, but they look like they will really work great for the tiniest of projects and some very talented carvers have told me they really like George's tools. George did a couple articles in the Leather Crafters Journal back in March and May of 1992 showing what he does with these tools and also how he makes them. He does some pretty cool stuff! Those are some tiny tools! I visited George's website from your link and saw the tool he has and some of his work. Wow! Do you have any contact information for Ira Cooper? Thanks Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Here's Ira's contact info. It's on the bottom of the CowCreaser website too. He also sells a great headband light and magnifier! QED: 750 Enterprise Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40510 Toll Free: 800-513-2256 email Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deb59 Report post Posted January 18, 2010 Here's Ira's contact info. It's on the bottom of the CowCreaser website too. He also sells a great headband light and magnifier! QED: 750 Enterprise Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40510 Toll Free: 800-513-2256 email Thanks for the info, I will get in touch with him. - Deb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted January 19, 2010 George really pushes back the boundaries when it comes to tooling doesn't he?Most impressive work.Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
techniques Report post Posted January 20, 2010 Here's Ira's contact info. It's on the bottom of the CowCreaser website too. He also sells a great headband light and magnifier! QED: 750 Enterprise Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40510 Toll Free: 800-513-2256 email Dear Clay, thank you very much for the information. I was in search for these tools since a longer time and didn't know where I could get them. I have contacted Ira and will order a set. Gisela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
