Sheridan Style Drawing

[Double U Leather]

Amen to what Hidepounder said about the book. When I first started trying to figure Sheridan style out, I about pulled my hair out. The book helped tremendously. I was also fortunate enough to have someone sit down and show me the "path" or flow of the vines. Once I had that figured out, it became easier. And, just like the man who showed me the flow said, I've been drawing circles and flowers ever since.....on napkins in restaurants, scrap paper, etc. Once the "light" comes on, it becomes very addicting!! If you'd like, you can send me an e-mail and I'll see if I can draw up a flow diagram or whatever and see if it makes it click. By the way, the gentleman who showed me is on here. I think he is CLH. His name is Clint Haverty, and he's a good man. Anyway, good luck and if I can help let me know. I will say however, I'm by no means an expert. Hidepounder is by far more accomlished than I am. As is Mr. Haverty and countless others.

[hidepounder]

I just want to add a couple of comments here. I sometimes get the impression that folks think a flower inside a circle is Sheridan style carving. That couldn't be farther from the truth. A flower surrounded by a vine in a circle is simply one form of western floral tooling and has been around for many, many years. Sheridan style tooling is typified (is that even a word?) by a particularly delicate, elongated petal utilized in the vine work and by delicate flowers which require a lot of use of the bruiser along the petals. Additionally specialized tools like steep bevelers, bruisers and generally smaller more refined tools are typically used on Sheridan Patterns. Patterns drawn in circles are simply what preceeded Sheridan Style tooling.

Just wanted to clear that up.....

Bobby

[MarkB]

Bob

Well put thanks for the input that helps me a lot.

Mark

[Cowboy316]

ok finally actually did a pattern for my spur straps with tha guidance of MarkB what a guy to have as a friend

but fell free to down lod and alter if you see fit and show me your suggestion

thanks gang

Cowboy316

[Cowboy316]

hey gang

just drew up a different leaf design i think i just and wanted to post it to see what you guys thought and any changes that might be needed on it

thanks agian for all the help lets keep this thread growing

Cowboy316

[Cowboy316]

howdy Gang

just carved up a sample of the spur strap pattern i drew up the other day still needs some practice on it but not bad for the first attempt

thanks for lookin

Cowboy316