Members DoubleC Posted January 15, 2012 Members Report Posted January 15, 2012 OK, as usual I had no idea this would take so long, intended to put the whole necklace up, but things take the time they take. I'm going to make it all out of leather supplies, a sewn leather jump ring, and Tandy gold/black lace, oh well that doesn't matter. Any help to improve as always greatly appreciated. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Tree Reaper Posted January 15, 2012 Report Posted January 15, 2012 Hey Cheryl; I'm not a bling guy so the stones don't do anything for me, I'd probably put them somewhere else, on the lace maybe. If you use some block out on the stamp impression it won't get as dark and you'll be able to see it better plus you'll get some contrast. The impressions around the edge look good. Quote
Members DoubleC Posted January 16, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 16, 2012 Hey Cheryl; I'm not a bling guy so the stones don't do anything for me, I'd probably put them somewhere else, on the lace maybe. If you use some block out on the stamp impression it won't get as dark and you'll be able to see it better plus you'll get some contrast. The impressions around the edge look good. Thanks Kevin. I'm making these for cowgirls (or girls) so I thought maybe rhinestone eyes would perk it up for them. actually I don't like them either, LOL. The foals eye and mares are the same size, and although so tiny you would not believe how hard they are to set, they shouldn't be the same size. and the next time I'm going to add a little water to the dye because i don't even like it that dark. This block stuff, something you can get a tandy online? Or my Tandy seller? Never mind, heading to my tandy guy so I'll look. That's for writing, Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Tree Reaper Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) Get a very small paint brush and just block out the horses,let that dry , do it again and let it dry then dye the entire concho, leave the dye on for thirty seconds then wipe the entire concho with a damp sponge very lightly. You'll see the horses better. Instead of the eyes maybe you could just put one on the concho as a birth stone if you have different colors. Check this link ... http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/Resisting-Techniques/Resisting-Techniques.aspx Edited January 16, 2012 by Tree Reaper Quote
Members Sylvia Posted January 16, 2012 Members Report Posted January 16, 2012 Get a very small paint brush and just block out the horses,let that dry , do it again and let it dry then dye the entire concho, leave the dye on for thirty seconds then wipe the entire concho with a damp sponge very lightly. You'll see the horses better. Instead of the eyes maybe you could just put one on the concho as a birth stone if you have different colors. Check this link ... http://www.tandyleat...Techniques.aspx What do you use as a "dye" K? Because I used fiebings over Super Sheen and got a very interesting shade of turd muckaldy dunn (gross taupe) I think the Hi-lights work ok with Super Sheen but not Fieblings dyes. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Tree Reaper Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 I really like the Eco-Flo Gel Antique in Saddle Tan finished with super sheen. Quote
Members DoubleC Posted January 16, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 16, 2012 Get a very small paint brush and just block out the horses,let that dry , do it again and let it dry then dye the entire concho, leave the dye on for thirty seconds then wipe the entire concho with a damp sponge very lightly. You'll see the horses better. Instead of the eyes maybe you could just put one on the concho as a birth stone if you have different colors. Check this link ... http://www.tandyleat...Techniques.aspx [/quote I have it on my list for Feb. Kevin. I also have a new bottle of resolene and may experiment with that too. I really don't have anything to lose except another concho......... Thanks for the videos, don't know where you get then at Tandy but they are really good. Thanks, Cheryl Oh yes I had different colors, so could do that. Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members DoubleC Posted January 16, 2012 Author Members Report Posted January 16, 2012 What do you use as a "dye" K? Because I used fiebings over Super Sheen and got a very interesting shade of turd muckaldy dunn (gross taupe) I think the Hi-lights work ok with Super Sheen but not Fieblings dyes. Fiebings of course.....Why would I have two things that might work together :-) Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Sylvia Posted January 16, 2012 Members Report Posted January 16, 2012 OK, as usual I had no idea this would take so long, intended to put the whole necklace up, but things take the time they take. I'm going to make it all out of leather supplies, a sewn leather jump ring, and Tandy gold/black lace, oh well that doesn't matter. Any help to improve as always greatly appreciated. Cheryl Hi CC I like the idea, but I think I agree with TreeReaper about the bling eyes. Reminds me of "Spawn of Diablo" or something. Is it possible for you to impress the horses deeper? I would like to see more detail in the horses and less background. Pretty colors and some bling would make these very cool (might even end up as a hat band! Syl Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Tree Reaper Posted January 16, 2012 Report Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks for the videos, don't know where you get then at Tandy but they are really good. Try this link for the list of videos http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/Leathercraft-Videos.aspx Quote
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