Peter Main boot tops and belt

[CitizenKate]

I sure would if I could...

Kate

Oh yeah! Will you be joining me in the spirit colouring class;-)

[Ian]

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?

[Rawhide]

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

[ClayB]

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.

[Rawhide]

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

[SCOUTER]

Peter's stuff is always EYE CANDY for Leatherworkers!!!!

[Ian]

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.

[ClayB]

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.