Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 10, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) I like experimenting on leather with tools that are not usually used. I have a micromotor and handpiece, similar to what a dentist might use. I have been experimenting with lots of different burrs etc. Anyway, here is a piece i just finished. Not sure what to do with it. I was thinking of adding another circle with some more aztec figures and turning it into a clock cheers for now caroline PS the mandala is about 18cm diameter. Edited April 10, 2011 by leatheroo Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members LilRay Posted April 10, 2011 Members Report Posted April 10, 2011 Great Detail. What exactly did you use? Total newbie. God Bless, Ray Quote Ray
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 10, 2011 Author Ambassador Report Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) The tool is basically a rotary engraver...it rotates at 20000+ per minute...similar to a dremel but smaller, stronger and absolutely No vibration from the handpiece. I used the laserprinter and acetone method to transfer the image to the leather. Edited April 10, 2011 by leatheroo Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members Jazznow Posted April 10, 2011 Members Report Posted April 10, 2011 that looks great, did you antique it? I tried that several times with a dremel, but the engraved lines were not clean enough. They were kind of rough... That was the reason why i got into carving When seeing yours, i want to try it again Greetings, Jonathan Quote
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 10, 2011 Author Ambassador Report Posted April 10, 2011 hi jonathan, yes i did antique it. I had also tried the dremel but didnt get very good results...the micromotor is alot more precise and no hand vibration. cheers Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Contributing Member BillB Posted April 10, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted April 10, 2011 Leatheroo, Nicely done. Is a page from the Book of Kells next? BillB Quote Bill B. Nead
dirtclod Posted April 10, 2011 Report Posted April 10, 2011 I like it alot !! Making it into clock is a great ideal. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Ambassador leatheroo Posted April 10, 2011 Author Ambassador Report Posted April 10, 2011 Billy, i had to google book of kells.....great artwork!!!!!! Quote "]http://leatheroo.blogspot
Members fordsmtack Posted April 10, 2011 Members Report Posted April 10, 2011 Which type of bits did you use and thickness of leather? I've wondered myself about engraving with air tools (dentist grade) powercrafter and powercarver 400 (400,000 rpm's) setting at 45 on the air compressor. I even have a router attachment for the powercrafter somewhere, haven't used it yet. Wish there was video or you tube on these subjects to use these no vibration tools on leather. Your piece is great! I work in small scales 1/9th to 1/32" and that's what I've been wanting to learn if it can be done. How to go about starting it. kim I like experimenting on leather with tools that are not usually used. I have a micromotor and handpiece, similar to what a dentist might use. I have been experimenting with lots of different burrs etc. Anyway, here is a piece i just finished. Not sure what to do with it. I was thinking of adding another circle with some more aztec figures and turning it into a clock cheers for now caroline PS the mandala is about 18cm diameter. Quote Kim Ford-Hoffman mini model horse tackmaler 1/32 scale and a few other sizes http://community.webshots.com/user/fordsmtack
Contributing Member BillB Posted April 10, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted April 10, 2011 Leatheroo, And to think it was done around 700AD using quill pins and candle light. Not sure what they used for a magnifying glass other than polished quartz. Still, you did a fantastic job. BillB Quote Bill B. Nead
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