shirleyz Report post Posted June 5, 2008 That looks good! I love skulls and Floral, so you won me over twice! Tooling is great! ShirleyZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renaissanceman Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Tom, as a fairly unskilled and new carver, I do whatever feels right. Most leaves get a single shot, some get a bit of a walk after, depends on the width of the leaf. I was also given the tip to go in at the end of the project and give em one more shot to help give them more pop. As far as I am concerned every piece I do is a practice piece, some get better, some don't. But carving is something I have a passion for, so practice is a good thing. Some day I hope to have half the talent as some of the individuals on this site! My favorite thing is to do something different. I know there are "traditional" ways to do types of carving, but I don't thnk I have ever seen the "Wrong" way to do it. Thanks to everyone for their kind words! I have decided to keep it light and add some antique to it. More pictures will follow soon I promise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Renaissanceman Report post Posted June 5, 2008 Hi Frog, Thanks for the info, I agree with you about carving, there are so many different ways to achieve great results. Looking forward to your tutorial/additional posts. Thanks again R-man/Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted June 6, 2008 So I came up with an idea for a workshop on how to make a Leather clock. We held the first class yesterday at the store and although I only had one craftsperson there it was a rousing success.Here is my design and I will post pics of the attendees after it is finished (and I get permission) I don't know What colors I am going with yet, but I did punch the big hole for the clock works right in the center of it all right after this pic was taken. (ya know...that's a hard thing to do!) The design is simple, a square piece of leather, put down your design, v-gouge the sides, fold over and stitch..... Now to decide on a finish..... I think this is hot shit, damn i wish i could pull this out of my hands...very nice, love the mashup of styles - you nailed it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charley Report post Posted June 6, 2008 I really like that background ... what tool did you use for that? It's a really unique texture, that nicely sets of the contrast between the flowers and the skulls. That's cool! --charley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manfrommuc Report post Posted June 6, 2008 very nice work i am really curious to see more pics greez mfm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
276ccm Report post Posted June 7, 2008 Awsome work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silentrob Report post Posted June 7, 2008 great work, cant wait to see it assembled. what kind of frame and clock hands will you use Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Did this ever get done? I would love to see the finished pictures!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted August 14, 2008 OOOOps, I posted the finished project in another thread and forgot to put it in this one! Here ya go, let me know what you think!!!! I like the way it came out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted August 14, 2008 Dude that is awesome!! I may have to try making one of those, great idea!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cazador1022 Report post Posted January 20, 2011 Any way you copuld post a black and white PDF file of the design ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
