ClayB Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Here are some pictures of some boot tops that Peter Main has been carving, and one of the his belt from the Sheridan show. The boot tops were carved on 2-3 oz leather. The two small buds in the photo will be inlayed into each vamp. You will see the extension of the stems on the two front tops. All coloring is with spirit dyes. Info on the belt... it is made from cowhide and fine goatskin. There are two layers of 2-3oz leather with a lighter weight for the plugs (these are the raised sections on both ends, and center back). All of this is bound in goatskin (including covered rivets), folding over all edges...the joins are barely visible as the goat has been skived to a feather edge. The overall coloring was dyed by spray, with the edges and raised sections colored by brush. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted May 25, 2008 Here are some pictures of some boot tops that Peter Main has been carving, and one of the his belt from the Sheridan show. The boot tops were carved on 2-3 oz leather. The two small buds in the photo will be inlayed into each vamp. You will see the extension of the stems on the two front tops. All coloring is with spirit dyes.Info on the belt... it is made from cowhide and fine goatskin. There are two layers of 2-3oz leather with a lighter weight for the plugs (these are the raised sections on both ends, and center back). All of this is bound in goatskin (including covered rivets), folding over all edges...the joins are barely visible as the goat has been skived to a feather edge. The overall coloring was dyed by spray, with the edges and raised sections colored by brush. Absolutely stunning. Peter you never cease to amaze. Clay, you should ask him to send you pictures of the LSU boots he did so you can post them. Marlon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 25, 2008 No need to comment on this really, just thought I'd say I need an emoticon depicting me rolling over dead;-) Fancy fancy stuff!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I think this one will suffice, wouldn't you say, Tom? Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) versace buckle ta'boot...nice!! darryl Edited May 26, 2008 by sodapop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carr52 Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Truly Awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted May 26, 2008 sweeeeeet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I think this one will suffice, wouldn't you say, Tom? Kate Oh yeah! Will you be joining me in the spirit colouring class;-) Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted May 26, 2008 Absolutely stunning. Peter you never cease to amaze.Clay, you should ask him to send you pictures of the LSU boots he did so you can post them. Marlon Marlon, I dont seem to have that picture, but if you have pictures, go ahead and add them here. Peter did say he would try and start posting his new pictures to the forum so everyone here can see them. Until then, I'll add a few more pictures that I have of some of his work. attachment=11676:Boots_with_horses.jpg][at achment=11678:Concho_belt.jpg] and for anyone that hasn't been to Peter's website, check out all his amazing stuff at PeterMain.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted May 26, 2008 AWESOME work, Peter Main truly is a Master at this. Thanks for sharing these pics Clay. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted May 26, 2008 I sure would if I could... Kate Oh yeah! Will you be joining me in the spirit colouring class;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted May 27, 2008 It's almost impossible to wrap my mind around that kind of perfection. Clay, when you say "plugs" , are you referring to the inlaid pieces on the belt? If so, how are they attached or inlaid? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted May 27, 2008 It's almost impossible to wrap my mind around that kind of perfection. Clay, when you say "plugs" , are you referring to the inlaid pieces on the belt? If so, how are they attached or inlaid? Ian, Plugs are scalloped under-layer(s) of leather that serve as a filler piece for applique embossed pieces. the plug is cut slightly smaller than the final size of the actual carved piece, and is scalloped to give the overall definition of the piece. Then a thin layer of leather is carved normally and is then molded on top of this plug and glued to it. this is how he gets the 3d effect on most of his work. Marlon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted May 27, 2008 Ian, Peter's work is probably as close to perfection as you can get. He is a member here and I hope he will answer your questions. Plugs are usually a layer of leather that is set under the piece you can see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted May 27, 2008 (edited) Clay, I emailed Peter for those boots and he sent the picture to me. He says... "..here is the photo of the LSU boots...I can only take credit for the tigers," Regards, Peter Marlon Edited May 27, 2008 by Rawhide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted May 27, 2008 Peter's stuff is always EYE CANDY for Leatherworkers!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted May 27, 2008 Ian, Peter's work is probably as close to perfection as you can get. He is a member here and I hope he will answer your questions. Plugs are usually a layer of leather that is set under the piece you can see. Thanks Clay and Marlon - I can only believe that the level of focus required for work like that has to be something you're born with. It goes way beyond practice and repetition - just incredible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted June 24, 2008 Here are a couple pictures of the finished boots Peter carved the tops for. Comments from Peter ...I posted some boot tops some time ago...and now, here are the completed boots made by Wheeler Boot Company...Dave Wheeler is a master. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
