hidepounder Report post Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Here is a rope bag I just finished. Cowhide gussets and inlay on the back panel. The interior is fully lined with 1000 Denier PVC coated nylon. All comments and critiques welcome, of course.... Bobby Edited August 27, 2011 by hidepounder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtclod Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Really nice !! He is going to be real proud of his bag. I do have a question. I noticed that all of your flowers and most other tooler's always have a odd number of petals. Is their a reason for that ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted August 27, 2011 I do have a question. I noticed that all of your flowers and most other tooler's always have a odd number of petals. Is their a reason for that ? No...I have a lot of flowers with different numbers of leaves, LOL..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Yet another inspirational piece of work. Thanks for posting it Bob, it gives us something to work towards! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyWest Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Great job Bob. Beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jestermg Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Actually, odd numbers in any design are more aesthetically pleasing than even numbers. More times than not in nature, you will see more odds than evens....just start looking with that in mind and you will see it. Also, when designing artwork one wants to never center a design perfectly....sure there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking this is what you want. Again, look around and you will motice that. Also, in a design you want the works of art and their elements to visually make you eye scan the project in a circle pattern. Usually this is all subliminal in the minds of those viewing the art work. Hey I did remember a little bit of Art 101 in college. Beautifal work BTW! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
admiral Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Hello, a high end product i think..... great Rouven from Germany Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gtwister09 Report post Posted August 27, 2011 Bob, Saw this on some of the other places as well. The pattern that you shared was great and the tooling does it justice for sure. Regards, Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capsterdog Report post Posted August 28, 2011 You are such an artist!! I love looking at your projects. I am always amazed!! Just BEAUTIFUL!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted August 28, 2011 Classic Cowboy art....beautiful details and neverending food for the eye...and now get this: people put a muddy piece of rope in this beauty,,,haha,,,can you tell I am not a Cowboy. Amazing work !! Well done james Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks for sharing Bob. I always love to look at your work! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted August 28, 2011 Thanks for all the great comments, everybody, I sure appreciate them! Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
el hermano Report post Posted October 21, 2013 Iam trying to learn to make a rope bag out of leather can you tell me what leather weight you use and if you sew with a machine and what kind or is it hand stitched . I recently got your book western floral designs and my friends have noticed an improvement on my projects I know I have a lot to learn but I am willing i hope you can give me some advise on this, yup Iam swinging for the fence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted October 21, 2013 El Hermano, I use 7/8 oz leather and I add a stiffener (high impact styrene) to give it more rigidity. I sew everything it all with an Adler 205-370 with 138 weight thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aurelie Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Just terrific Bob As usual Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted October 24, 2013 Thank you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted October 25, 2013 It's good to see you post again. I have been wondering where all the greats have gotten off to. Great job, as usual. You do make some mighty fine rope bags. Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy H Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Yep- - Me too! I really enjoy looking at your work! I wish more of you top notch makers would post more often, I have been wondering what happened to you guys. Regards Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oltoot Report post Posted October 25, 2013 Great job!! Two questions: What is the diameter and may I be so crass as to ask how much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hidepounder Report post Posted October 28, 2013 23" and $3000.00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
