hidepounder Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks everybody for all the great compliments. It's heartwarming to know your friends appreciate your efforts and it inspires me to do a better job! Bobby Quote
Members BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 24, 2011 Members Report Posted January 24, 2011 Beautiful work, even though I have never been a huge fan of this style of carving. It is usually too busy for my taste, but you make it look good. How long does it take you to make something like this? The swivel knife work reminds me of the engravings done on guns, or automotive pinstriping. I had not seen this technique until joining this forum. It adds a nice touch to the piece. How does it hold up to wear, and tear from use? Does it open up any, or collect goobers like dust, etc? Quote You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.
Members joquarter Posted January 24, 2011 Members Report Posted January 24, 2011 Just one word: Beautiful. Quote Greets jo-quarter www.e-leather.nl
hidepounder Posted February 1, 2011 Author Report Posted February 1, 2011 Beautiful work, even though I have never been a huge fan of this style of carving. It is usually too busy for my taste, but you make it look good. How long does it take you to make something like this? The swivel knife work reminds me of the engravings done on guns, or automotive pinstriping. I had not seen this technique until joining this forum. It adds a nice touch to the piece. How does it hold up to wear, and tear from use? Does it open up any, or collect goobers like dust, etc? I don't want to say how many hours I have in this because it's embarrassing, LOL! I can tell you however that making the interiors on these items is very slow because I skive and turn every single edge by hand and line every piece. The finger cutting holds up very well and will collect a little dust as all carving does. Thanks for your comments. Bobby Quote
Members roanypony Posted February 9, 2011 Members Report Posted February 9, 2011 Here is a project recently finished for the gear show in Elko. Made of 5/6 oz Hermann Oak and lined with 2/3 oz. Panels and bottom of gusset all have 4 mil styrene stiffeners.Shoulder strap lining, gusset exterior and interior lining all are finger carved. Sewn with 69 nylon thread. Sterling silver is from Silver King in CA . All critiques welcomed as always. I absolutely love this! Nice job. I would only hope to be able to do work as nice as yours some day. Malary Quote L. Malary McGraw Yippee Ki-Yah Creations www.ykycreations.com
Members FatSmitty Posted February 15, 2011 Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 Very nice!!! Bob if you don't mind giving up secrets or such, how do you do the round border pattern? Do you use a plain seeder or is that acheived with a Carlos border style tool? Thanks for any advice. I really enjoy viewing your work, there is nothing better IMHO than a true craftsman/artist making something that they put all their heart and soul into. Your work is a true benchmark in the leatherworking world. Nevada Quote
BruceGibson Posted February 15, 2011 Report Posted February 15, 2011 Here is a project recently finished for the gear show in Elko. Made of 5/6 oz Hermann Oak and lined with 2/3 oz. Panels and bottom of gusset all have 4 mil styrene stiffeners.Shoulder strap lining, gusset exterior and interior lining all are finger carved. Sewn with 69 nylon thread. Sterling silver is from Silver King in CA . All critiques welcomed as always. That's just flat-out amazing. Beautiful, as always Bobby. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members Athenah Posted February 15, 2011 Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 Oh wow, that is amazing. I would never use it as it is so beautiful! Quote
Members Jazznow Posted February 15, 2011 Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 Well i think it's time that somebody says something other than "amazing", "beautiful work" or "stunning"... Alway read the same must be boring... It'S the worst piece i have seen in the last uhm... 1 1/2 minutes. But since it is the only piece i have seen in that time, it's the best, too Now i stop joking and become serious (it's hard to me, but i'll try): I'd like to be as good as you! I've got only respect and admiration for your skills and your work. Keep on Carving! Jonathan Quote
Members FiremanRob Posted February 15, 2011 Members Report Posted February 15, 2011 Three words... Oh My God... Quote No-one gets in to see the wizard!!! Not no-one, not no-how!!!
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