carr52 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 Celtic design's will sure give you the practice workout with your beveler. But It was fun. The picture I have shows it with a red background. I'm thinking green or blue. Still haven't decided what kind of background to use yet. Use to be I only had one background tool so thats what I went with. Life is tough all over. Tom Quote
Members jammon Posted June 6, 2008 Members Report Posted June 6, 2008 looks nice and clean, good work : ) Quote Fatt Daddy Kustom Leather
TomSwede Posted June 6, 2008 Report Posted June 6, 2008 Nice clean lines and smooth beveling. I'm thinking blue on black background. I have made a pair or two of bracers with that combo and I like it alot. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members Spider Posted June 6, 2008 Members Report Posted June 6, 2008 I like it. I wanna see the inside when it's done. Quote From the insane mind of SPIDER... http://spiderflesh.com Myspace: Spiderflesh Facebook: Spiderflesh George
Members wildrose Posted June 6, 2008 Members Report Posted June 6, 2008 I use alot of metallics on the knots, with primary color backgrounds (like blue) I bought some acrylics in gold, bronze and copper. Silver is nice too, but I find it sometimes rubs off easier. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
carr52 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Posted June 9, 2008 I decided to go with the blue. As I am not fond of metalic colors I left the knot natural. I think the interior will be natural too. Tom Quote
TomSwede Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 Who, way to go! My experiences with blue is that it's a very difficult colour to apply but I used a pure spirit one from a company in Denmark. Looking at this one I still feel that I'm quite fed up with celtic patterns, at least for bracers. It's a lot of work. Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members Rich Posted June 9, 2008 Members Report Posted June 9, 2008 Looking good Tom! I would certainly be cross-eyed after all that beveling. Are you going use natural lacing to compliment the knot? Good work my friend! P.S. I think I can hear you working all the way down here in town. haha Quote Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.- Mark Twain
Members Stan Posted June 13, 2008 Members Report Posted June 13, 2008 Nice job. I've used the same design on several belts and my eyes did get tired. After I showed one belt to a friend he gave me a tip that I'll pass along. Cut and bevel deepest next to the background. Cut and bevel less deep on a cross over. Not a big difference, but it will up your skill level and the appearance. Stan Quote
carr52 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Posted June 16, 2008 I got it done. Didnt put any kind of finish on the interior just left it natural. I kinda like it that way. Might do more the same way. I know I'm going to do another Celtic project because it really was great practice,that and I love redheaded women. Or maybe I'll work my way through the alphabet just doing letters. Tom [attachmen =12403:IMG_0036__2_.JPG] Quote
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