First Floral Design

[King's X]

One of my big adventures for 2010 is to teach myself how to design my own patterns. After much research and reading, I decided to venture out and give it a try. A few days later, this is what I came up with. It is rough looking, but I have a ways to go. BTW, this is a pattern for an eyeglass case for the other half.

Thanks for any pointers!

[Storm]

WoW Sam!

Very cool piece you came up with. Can't wait to see her carved up and looking really good. Feels good to create your own stuff doesn't it?

Storm

[WyomingSlick]

Nice sheridan type design pattern you drew up, but I can see a potential problem there. This would depend on the actual construction of the case and how sharp your bends are going to be.

Most of the time, a flower does not look good if it curves around a bend. This is particularly true in a billfold for example. Ever noticed how the main design elements in most billfold patterns are usually confined to one half or the other? When I lay out an area for a design, I mark in the fold areas with a light dashed line which helps me to visualize this concern.

It is better to stay away from design lines which run parallel to the bend as these open up when you fold the leather. So, like I said above, this depends a lot on the case construction and how much of a bend you have in these areas.

[King's X]

I thought about that and may have to relook at the design again. There will be a fold at the single flower in the center.

thanks.

[bex DK]

I thought about that and may have to relook at the design again. There will be a fold at the single flower in the center.

thanks.

I really like the design! Good work for your first personal design! looks much more classic than the one floral I have designed completely from scratch.

Perhaps you could just eliminate the central flower and either leave the fold area untooled or tie the two sides together with some vines?

[King's X]

thanks for the comments. I will be posting another one up here soon.