Members Pauly Posted April 13, 2008 Members Report Posted April 13, 2008 That's so original & custom made I love it. The sort of object that'd be nice to have in your daily life -especially if you like 'gators. Quote Dark is a way and light is a place.
Members Myriam Posted April 13, 2008 Members Report Posted April 13, 2008 Wow, Ken, this looks awesome! I'm glad you didn't post this before I did your PIF 'cause then I might have chickened out! I just love the alligator theme you've got going. Works real well. And your stitching, in my book, is spot on Quote Myriam Myriam's Leather Work Dakota Braiding and Leatherwork
Members Torquewrench Posted April 13, 2008 Members Report Posted April 13, 2008 Looks great! I like the way you incorporated celtic with the sheriden. The 4-H kids I lead are all young and tend to shy away from sheriden. Except for the ones who live the western lifestyle. I am always trying to show them that leatherwork does not have to be "cowboy" based. How did the neatlac work with the eco-flow? I have been shy to try that combo myself. How did you like the ned thread to work with? I like the Idea of colors outside of black, brown and white. Keep up the great designs. Quote
Froghunter Posted April 13, 2008 Author Report Posted April 13, 2008 Thanks for all the great compliments....I think I am blushing just a bit! Now to answer a couple of questions.... The insides of the planner are actually a Tandy kit, The number 4303-00. It is all finished and has not only the dayplanner stuff but a second area to use as a clutch. I bought the insides a couple of years ago and it had been sitting in my stuff since then, so I found a piece of low grade 4/5 oz with a lot of "character". I prefer to use lower grade leather myself on a lot of projects, I like the look it gives. (note under the alligator on the back, stretch markes and rough spots) The design is actually from a craftaid that Tandy still sells, it has a few different corners on it, so no not my design. I left the edges raw to add to the character, it blends well with the "Theme" in my opinion. I don't do that often but once in a while it just works! The neat lac works well with the eco-flo. I had a bit of bleed off on the first and second coat, but hardly any on the third. now it can be rubbed and leaves no residue. The only Eco-Flo I don't recommend using neat lac with is the cova color paints, it tend to EAT them!! The new braided waxed thread is easy to work with, but it is a BIT thicker than the old standard thread, so some pulls are little tougher. But all in all it works very well and I too like the variety of colors. Black brown and white can get a bit old! Well I think I answered all the questions....thanks for the great responses, seeing the quality of work on this site, It makes one feel good! Oh and ClayB, please feel free to steal the skulls and Sheridan....I would LOVE to see what you could come up with! ~Ken Quote ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pounding on dead animal flesh, who woulda Thunk it!
Cecil Posted April 13, 2008 Report Posted April 13, 2008 (edited) Nice work KEN. I am sure your daughter will love it. Edited April 13, 2008 by Cecil Quote Cecil Wakelin http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dl...d=359493&ck=
Ambassador freak Posted April 15, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted April 15, 2008 I really like seeing what it is that you come up with. I like your style and the designs you come up with. Thanks for sharing. Quote It takes more then one freak to have a true freakshow. So take a seat , the show is about to start. Check out the freakSHOW
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