Sunflower Centers, Etc.

[bex DK]

Thanks! That explains the veiner that I was still wondering about. It'll probably be a bit yet before I get to making it. My health prevents me from doing much at a time and I want to finish my spur straps before I get to the purse. I thought I had them closer to finished, but I messed up the one.. I mirrored the ENTIRE design, including the logo that doesn't work mirrored. I didn't notice it until long after it was finished. That was my punishment for trying to work on designs while down with a concussion from a riding accident.

But I like to be prepared for my next project and the tools were worrying me, hence my post here. Not sure if I will get the one for the center or do like it looks like Jim did on some of his OTHER sunflower patterns--he used the seeder on the inside section as well, but seemed to have flattened it first, so it was still recessed and the design less prominent.

I don't have lined pear shaders so will just make do with the smooth... I am sure I can make something that looks okay anyway. But my biggest challenge is casing. I did finally get some decent burnishing on this last piece for my spur straps... I have to let the leather dry a lot more than I feel like I ought to.

I need a few more tools for the horse part of the planned design for that wallet and probably a bit of practice too. I got the figure carving finesse book for xmas and it made me want to invest far more than i can afford in tools. The hard part is deciding which ones to prioritize!