Cogs Report post Posted January 19, 2011 1+ years tooling. 40 years ago I took a 4-H leather class with 2 brothers. One brother has stayed with it and does very nice high end work. He's my inspiration to taking it up once again. I don't sell. Family gifts consume most of it. I just enjoy the 'Me' time. My leather room faces a pretty little river where I enjoy a shot of Jameson, listen to Merle and pound some leather. It's peaceful. It works for me. I don't always follow the pre-made designs. I seem to come up with these ideas, search for photos that come close and sketch them into something I like. It usually turns out okay, depending on how much Jameson I had! :} I have a lot to learn. This web site is already helping me in many ways. Thank you. Blessings to you all, Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 19, 2011 Welcome to the forum and greetings from Central Texas, USA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted January 23, 2011 Thanks for the welcome, Kings X. I saw your work... Very nice! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillB Report post Posted January 23, 2011 Bill, Welcome to the forum. I think you will find lots of friendly and kindred hearts here. If you have any questions please ask. If you have any photos of your work, please post in any number of different forums. Please share your insights and experiences. We are all trying to expand the knowledge base of leather crafts and arts. Again, welcome to the forum. BillB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tg lucas Report post Posted January 23, 2011 Welcome to the forum from Arkansas. Used to live up there on Mt. Hood just above Sandy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for the welcome, Kings X. I saw your work... Very nice! Bill Thank you for the nice compliments! I learned a lot of my craft right here on this forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Love the cartridge belt! Cool! Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted January 25, 2011 Love the cartridge belt! Cool! Crystal It's what my 12 year old wanted on his belt, but buying all those bullet concho's would be rather spendy, so, I came up with a fair compromise. Thanks for chiming in! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites