Members smokin24 Posted August 27, 2011 Members Report Posted August 27, 2011 Any critiquing is welcome. And once again this is all hand stitched 9oz. with a 5oz. liner Jarrett Van Curen Quote
Members capsterdog Posted August 28, 2011 Members Report Posted August 28, 2011 Very very nice. You should be proud of that baby!! Quote
Members mony Posted August 29, 2011 Members Report Posted August 29, 2011 If you decide it isn't exactly what you wanted, I'll send you my address. Quote
KAYAK45 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Very, very nice. Kept the best for yourself huh? Great stitching! What is the lining and total weight. Kevin Quote Once believed in GOD and the DOllAR...... Hello God!
Members smokin24 Posted August 30, 2011 Author Members Report Posted August 30, 2011 If you decide it isn't exactly what you wanted, I'll send you my address. Ha well everything is for sale for a right price And as far as the total weight of the belt it's at a 13 to 14 oz belt Quote
Members wyldflower Posted September 3, 2011 Members Report Posted September 3, 2011 It's really quite lovely - well done! Quote "Remember this day...for it is the doom of men that they forget." ~ Merlin, Excalibur .
Members Wishful Posted September 3, 2011 Members Report Posted September 3, 2011 HI, I would like to know what color stains you used - what brands and if you used any special techniques on the color. I like the finish. Quote
Members WyomingSlick Posted September 4, 2011 Members Report Posted September 4, 2011 Critique: On the plus side, there is much to be admired about this belt. Excellent match up with the buckle set, the stitching is very well done, and the belt edge looks fine. Pretty fair tooling job with a few problems. The first thing that strikes me about the pattern treatment is that the flowers seem way under tooled. This type of flower commonly known as a wild rose is used in many older Porter and other style patterns. It is also very often used in "Sheridan" style carving. It looks to me like you are looking for a sheridan type effect with the minimalist shading. When you do very little shading and that confined to the outer edges of the petal...there is a larger area left in the middle of the flower that is bare. Sheridan toolers usually handle this by using a center shader around the seedpod. Also, the petal edges should come closer to the seed pod, if not all the way to it. It is very important that these lines be beveled evenly, particulairly if you are going to "antique" the work, as the darker coloring will show up any uneveness more dramatically. This would also apply to where the edges of one flower overlaps the other, In addition, I would suggest that you try to achieve more uniformity in your shading and seek to follow the natural flow of the design with it. I believe I see one petal where you beveled the wrong side of a line and for that I can only suggest that you study your pattern carefully before starting, and have it clear in your mind which elements are in front of other elements. I can't stress enough how important the process of pre-visualizing a design in your head is. This is why it is much better for beginner and intermediate leather toolers to learn by using designs with a photocarved pattern. With a representation of what the finished work should look like in front of them, it is much easier to pre visualize where they want to go. Quote (John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) And the truth is that religion is nothing more than the lame attempt by largely ignorant people to bring sense and order to a world that was beyond their comprehension. Once you see religion for the delusional and superstitious artifact it is............... you will be free !
Members Rhide Posted September 4, 2011 Members Report Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Critique: On the plus side, there is much to be admired about this belt. Excellent match up with the buckle set, the stitching is very well done, and the belt edge looks fine. Pretty fair tooling job with a few problems. The first thing that strikes me about the pattern treatment is that the flowers seem way under tooled. This type of flower commonly known as a wild rose is used in many older Porter and other style patterns. It is also very often used in "Sheridan" style carving. It looks to me like you are looking for a sheridan type effect with the minimalist shading. When you do very little shading and that confined to the outer edges of the petal...there is a larger area left in the middle of the flower that is bare. Sheridan toolers usually handle this by using a center shader around the seedpod. Also, the petal edges should come closer to the seed pod, if not all the way to it. It is very important that these lines be beveled evenly, particulairly if you are going to "antique" the work, as the darker coloring will show up any uneveness more dramatically. This would also apply to where the edges of one flower overlaps the other, In addition, I would suggest that you try to achieve more uniformity in your shading and seek to follow the natural flow of the design with it. I believe I see one petal where you beveled the wrong side of a line and for that I can only suggest that you study your pattern carefully before starting, and have it clear in your mind which elements are in front of other elements. I can't stress enough how important the process of pre-visualizing a design in your head is. This is why it is much better for beginner and intermediate leather toolers to learn by using designs with a photocarved pattern. With a representation of what the finished work should look like in front of them, it is much easier to pre visualize where they want to go. just out of curiosity. Where can I see an example of your work? I liked the belt. Edited September 4, 2011 by Rhide Quote
Members WyomingSlick Posted September 4, 2011 Members Report Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) just out of curiosity. Where can I see an example of your work? I liked the belt. And your point is? ;................................ . He stated "Any critiquing is welcome" It looks to me like you are one of those guys who just likes to cause trouble on the forum. Did you go to the trouble of doing a search to see what other posts I have made? No, of course you didn't. If you had, then you would know where I am coming from, and you would have seen examples of my work. So go soak your head. And by the way - you need to work on smoothing out your beveling too! " Edited September 4, 2011 by WyomingSlick Quote (John 8:32) And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) And the truth is that religion is nothing more than the lame attempt by largely ignorant people to bring sense and order to a world that was beyond their comprehension. Once you see religion for the delusional and superstitious artifact it is............... you will be free !
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