Members Howling Wolf Leather Posted May 7, 2008 Members Report Posted May 7, 2008 What a wonderful gift. I'd be proud of owning a piece of Billy's work too. Maybe someday..... Here are a few pictures of the finished projects and students of the 2-shews photo transfer class given at Standing Bear's 4-25 & 4-27-2008 Click on them to view a larger image: Thank you again to everyone that attended this class! Quote Selling Leathercraft Supplies and Teaching People How To Use Them ~ Support Small Business ~ Standing Bear's Trading Post
Members whtdove3 Posted June 15, 2008 Members Report Posted June 15, 2008 Is it possible to purchase 2-Shews training videos? I've been unable to attend seminars or guild meetings and would love to learn this technique. I have printed a .pdf of the lesson that I found online, but would love to see it being done so I understand better. Thanks very much. Quote
Members Brandon Posted June 17, 2008 Members Report Posted June 17, 2008 Is it possible to purchase 2-Shews training videos? I've been unable to attend seminars or guild meetings and would love to learn this technique. I have printed a .pdf of the lesson that I found online, but would love to see it being done so I understand better.Thanks very much. I bot mine from Hidecrafter, not sure if they still have it now. It was 2-Shews who introduced me to the world of 'leather' friends. Thank you Billy! Quote
Contributing Member ClayB Posted January 20, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted January 20, 2009 Last week was kind of like Christmas all over again here in ND. I got a very large package in the mail one day and the return address said "Billy 2-Shews c/o Wade and Johanna Schroer". Now I'm not very easily excitable, but I was pretty excited seeing this. Inside the box was a beautiful leather horse portrait done by Billy!! This is the first piece of Billy's work I have ever seen up close, and it is sure fun to study it. This piece is going to find a very special place on one of my walls. Thanks so much Billy for thinking of me!! And thanks Johanna for your part in this. A thank you doesn't seem like nearly enough for a gift like this, but I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Clay B Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Moderator Johanna Posted January 20, 2009 Author Moderator Report Posted January 20, 2009 If anyone is interested in Billy's DVD download, click here. Clay- I'll be sure to tell Billy you liked it. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
gtwister09 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Billy's work is certainly great and as many have said this procedure was different than what we normally think of when doing leather work. I can certainly attest to the generosity of Billy as well. I helped him with various discussions/negotiations with Hidecrafters and discussions about format (PAL vs NTSC) and he was kind enough to send me a signed copy of his DVD. I was saddened to hear of his issues with royalties and his illness. However on the positive side Johanna stepped up and has graciously made this available again. Billy and Mary are most likely greatly appreciative as well. Regards, Ben Quote
Contributing Member Denise Posted January 20, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted January 20, 2009 Probably a dumb question, but is the horse really leather? It looks real enough to be a photograph. Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted January 20, 2009 Author Moderator Report Posted January 20, 2009 Yep, it's leather. Ink on leather. I'm gonna let someone else explain it. Billy does more than that technique, though, he is an excellent carver. He stumbled into a Hobby Lobby on his first trip to the US in 1995 for the IFoLG show, which was my first one, too. Billy won a slew of awards that Saturday night for his carving. The ink technique didn't come about until after he got the fabric transfer back home to South Africa and played with it. Then he made the video. The video explains everything, and you get a glimpse into the 2shews way of doing things. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Contributing Member Denise Posted January 20, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted January 20, 2009 Everything about that piece is gorgeous! Quote
gtwister09 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Posted January 20, 2009 Denise, Billy also did carving as well. In fact I sent him lots of examples of Sheridan style carvings. He did some of the carvings and then also incorporated some into the Sheridan Woman as a background. In a nutshell, laser toner ink from a color copier (photo or any artwork) is transferred to the leather with the aid of contact adhesive. After a short period of time the paper is rubbed off of the leather. Embossing plugs are added to the back in the normal manner. One major note to remember is that Billy doesn't use water. He bevels and tools dry on the transferred design with this technique. He does use colored pens and such for the edges. He also cuts around portions and lifts up portion as appropriate to the design. There is a lot more detail on the DVD including brand of contact adhesive, etc but that's it in a nutshell. Regards, Ben Quote
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