Tapadero Lamp

[pepin1948]

Superb idea. Awesome piece!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wvcraftsman]

Bob,

As usual, I could look at your masterpieces all day!! That is incredible! I would like to know more about how you made it...What is the base made out of to hold the lamp upright? Was that a tap pattern you created?

[hidepounder]

Bob,

As usual, I could look at your masterpieces all day!! That is incredible! I would like to know more about how you made it...What is the base made out of to hold the lamp upright? Was that a tap pattern you created?

Thanks wvcraftsman, I appreciate your comments......The base is made out of a thick piece of maple and yes I created the tap pattern. It is a composite based on photos of several different taps that I like.

[hidepounder]

Bob,

I hate to say this but the pictures just don't do this piece justice. I was able to see this piece up close and personal yesterday and you dun did a fine job on every phase of this piece. I do believe it was worth every Kojack moment you told me about over the phone when you where building this project. The only person that will give a little fuss over this will be Keith and he'll want to know the braided edge is at.

Happy Trails and we will see you next week

Andy

I would STILL be braiding had I decided to do the edges, LOL! I can't thank you enough, Andy, for all the help you've been during this whole process and I'm looking forward to seeing you next week!

Bobby

[pete]

just stunning!

Question- when doing your finger cuts, do you draw them on the leather, draw a general shape, lightly sketch in borderlines, do them entirely freehand as you go.......?

How do you keep them so even as to shape, spacing, size, etc?

[cowgirlrae]

very beautiful,

I had a question, in this design conchos are not part of the design of the tooling. I know they are 'functional' as it were. (I see lots of taps around her and most are downright utilitarian. ) with a screw or conchos to hold the taps in place on the stirrup.

In keeping with the style does it matter if the leather is carved around the conchos incorporating them into the design or, like you did, just having the conchos as their own adornment on top of the carved leather.

How do you decide which way to do?

[TimDreamer]

I'm speechless!! Although I can pick out one flaw in this lamp........ it's not mine!! LoL

Bob, you set the bar at Olympic levels. I love seeing your work. Please keep sharing with us.

[hidepounder]

just stunning!

Question- when doing your finger cuts, do you draw them on the leather, draw a general shape, lightly sketch in borderlines, do them entirely freehand as you go.......?

How do you keep them so even as to shape, spacing, size, etc?

Pete - I lightly trace the main element of the design onto the leather and then fill in freehand. The main element provides spacing and size for the minor elements. If you look closely you'll see quite a variation from one area to another, LOL!

very beautiful,

I had a question, in this design conchos are not part of the design of the tooling. I know they are 'functional' as it were. (I see lots of taps around her and most are downright utilitarian. ) with a screw or conchos to hold the taps in place on the stirrup.

In keeping with the style does it matter if the leather is carved around the conchos incorporating them into the design or, like you did, just having the conchos as their own adornment on top of the carved leather.

How do you decide which way to do?

Cowgirlrae - it really is all a matter of personal preference. I sometimes design a circle for the concho to sit on......with this pattern I drew petals in a circle around the concho as if the concho was a flower. There are lots of choices, use what looks good to you! What I do not care for is when there has been no consideration in the pattern for the conchos.

Bobby

[arbalet12]

The master

[Butch]

Wow Very nice Bob. It's amazing how you step it up another notch each time.