Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Will have to try some of the premium veg tans when I get better, would hate to waste it now That's what those scrap bags are for. And, most of it is actually premium leather that was either cut off or has a little flaw in it somewhere. I have a hole side of HO sitting here uncut because all the scrap stuff I have is just fine for making projects with at little to know cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) This is why I wanted to post a photo sooner...all the awesome advice. Than you all for that. I have just been too chicken and I do find the photo posting different than other sites, but I will figure it out. I have a local Tandy and should have used a veg shoulder I have instead of the precuts I got for the kids to fool around with. Will have to try some of the premium veg tans when I get better, would hate to waste it now Patience is the key! No need to go dropping big money on anything until you are sure you are ready...until then the small cheap stuff with get you in the direction you will be heading. Tandy has assortment bags for sale as well, and if you have one close just go by there and pick out your bag, they are cheap! It was great of Cyberthrasher to come up with the Celtic Knot idea for tis month...that way we all know who to cuss..........OMG!!!!!! KRYPTONITE! Can't see the cross over or under lines...feeling week...ohhhhhh must Bevel....everything is joning together...ohhhhhh nooooooooooooo.... I border stamped a cross over line....OH GOD HELP US ALLLLLLLLLLLLL Perkulee "#%&*^`! Cyberthrasher...YOU DEMENTED INDIAN! hahahahaha Edited March 12, 2012 by chancey77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 12, 2012 Patience is the key! No need to go dropping big money on anything until you are sure you are ready...until then the small cheap stuff with get you in the direction you will be heading. Tandy has assortment bags for sale as well, and if you have one close just go by there and pick out your bag, they are cheap! It was great of Cyberthrasher to come up with the Celtic Knot idea for tis month...that way we all know who to cuss..........OMG!!!!!! KRYPTONITE! Can't see the cross over or under lines...feeling week...ohhhhhh must Bevel....everything is joning together...ohhhhhh nooooooooooooo.... I border stamped a cross over line....OH GOD HELP US ALLLLLLLLLLLLL Perkulee "#%&*^`! Cyberthrasher...YOU DEMENTED INDIAN! hahahahaha (IN CASE YOU ARE WONDERING CBRTRSR!) I am Seminole Nation Exile! Spoiled Blood- Walks With 3 Legs...hahahaha LOL I'm 1/4 Muscogee.(Creek) "the Civilized Tribes" ha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Hey, I didn't say celtic. I said IRISH - you're the one who said Celtic!! Got it all finished - I punched the holes already for my snaps, but that's not part of the challenge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) Looks cool Give us a pic of it with the snaps in. I think I am going to try another one...on better leather this time Edited March 13, 2012 by WScott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Looks cool Give us a pic of it with the snaps in. I think I am going to try another one...on better leather this time Yeah, that will have to wait about a week I think. I reached for my snaps......gone!! I'm assuming my klepto kid got to them, but the new ones are on order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Here is my knot. It was still too dark from being oiled to take a picture of this morning. Knot is around 4" in diameter, strands are about 1/4 inch. Tools were a regular Tandy swivel knife, A beveler (modern Tandy-purchased Craftool #B801) and a tiny ball point stylus. I am never doing this again unless I use a filigree blade. The leather was just a bit of scarred shoulder, so it's not pretty, but I did case it properly, which helped. It might also be prettier if I used an undercut beveler for the crossings, a series of checkered background tools, and better leather, but all in all, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Here is my knot. It was still too dark from being oiled to take a picture of this morning. Knot is around 4" in diameter, strands are about 1/4 inch. Tools were a regular Tandy swivel knife, A beveler (modern Tandy-purchased Craftool #B801) and a tiny ball point stylus. I am never doing this again unless I use a filigree blade. The leather was just a bit of scarred shoulder, so it's not pretty, but I did case it properly, which helped. It might also be prettier if I used an undercut beveler for the crossings, a series of checkered background tools, and better leather, but all in all, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Nice job, Winter. Looks like all you need to do is make a back and you got a pouch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Here is my knot. It was still too dark from being oiled to take a picture of this morning. Knot is around 4" in diameter, strands are about 1/4 inch. Tools were a regular Tandy swivel knife, A beveler (modern Tandy-purchased Craftool #B801) and a tiny ball point stylus. I am never doing this again unless I use a filigree blade. The leather was just a bit of scarred shoulder, so it's not pretty, but I did case it properly, which helped. It might also be prettier if I used an undercut beveler for the crossings, a series of checkered background tools, and better leather, but all in all, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. did you use the stylus to just draw the picture? Or ..as a tool to get into the tight spots? If you only used it to draw then you have another tool option! LOOKS GREAT!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Yeah, that will have to wait about a week I think. I reached for my snaps......gone!! I'm assuming my klepto kid got to them, but the new ones are on order. The snaps from Tandy are awful! They are expensive and you get like 10-20...and they are weak snaps! They pop real easy...so if you are putting them on a bracelet chances are you will lose it after about a week! They should have them at Johann's or Frank's or whatever big store that has sewing and crafts stuff. I get mine from boot supply shop that is for shoemakers, I get 100 heavy duty snaps for about 12 bucks, brass , silver or copper, they sell boxes of 1,000 but that is 20 per part per box so 80 bucks, but I just buy 100 at a time and that lasts a while:) I think I bought 100 silver ones 5-6 months ago and I use 2 snaps per bracelet. I use the same ones for everything, wallets,belts,bracelets,cases....Heavy Duty! NOT LINE 24!!!!!!!! THEY SUCK!!!!!! If you are in a pinch just seek out a Cobbler/ Shoe repair guy local and either buy some from them or ask where they order their snaps from. It may be a local supplier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Hey, I didn't say celtic. I said IRISH - you're the one who said Celtic!! Got it all finished - I punched the holes already for my snaps, but that's not part of the challenge. The Irish are Celtic I like the bracelet, that came out well. And I forgot to thank you for the info on the swivel beveler, so, THANK YOU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Here is my knot. It was still too dark from being oiled to take a picture of this morning. Knot is around 4" in diameter, strands are about 1/4 inch. Tools were a regular Tandy swivel knife, A beveler (modern Tandy-purchased Craftool #B801) and a tiny ball point stylus. I am never doing this again unless I use a filigree blade. The leather was just a bit of scarred shoulder, so it's not pretty, but I did case it properly, which helped. It might also be prettier if I used an undercut beveler for the crossings, a series of checkered background tools, and better leather, but all in all, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. That is really nice, too dark or knot I think it might be upside down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Nice job, Winter. Looks like all you need to do is make a back and you got a pouch. Or a tiny purse just barely big enough for phone and wallet. did you use the stylus to just draw the picture? Or ..as a tool to get into the tight spots? If you only used it to draw then you have another tool option! LOOKS GREAT!!!!! To get into the tight spots and sharpen corners, to bevel the crossings, and to round and smooth the knot. That is really nice, too dark or knot I think it might be upside down Nope. I plan to fold it in half with that knot on the front. It'll be the closing flap, the blank portion will be the back and undecorated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Or a tiny purse just barely big enough for phone and wallet. To get into the tight spots and sharpen corners, to bevel the crossings, and to round and smooth the knot. Nope. I plan to fold it in half with that knot on the front. It'll be the closing flap, the blank portion will be the back and undecorated. YOU HAVE DONE YOUR CHALLENGE AND CONQUERED!!!!!!!! Challenge was Create a Celtic Knot using only 3 tools...... Now whatever you decide to do with the rest is up to you....you should stamp the back as well and lace it up...that is going to make a very nice pouch!! GREAT JOB!!!!!! Post up some pics when it is all done! THANKS SO MUCH FOR PARTICIPATING AND I HOPE YOU HAD FUN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 13, 2012 The snaps from Tandy are awful! They are expensive and you get like 10-20...and they are weak snaps! They pop real easy...so if you are putting them on a bracelet chances are you will lose it after about a week! They should have them at Johann's or Frank's or whatever big store that has sewing and crafts stuff. I get mine from boot supply shop that is for shoemakers, I get 100 heavy duty snaps for about 12 bucks, brass , silver or copper, they sell boxes of 1,000 but that is 20 per part per box so 80 bucks, but I just buy 100 at a time and that lasts a while:) I think I bought 100 silver ones 5-6 months ago and I use 2 snaps per bracelet. I use the same ones for everything, wallets,belts,bracelets,cases....Heavy Duty! NOT LINE 24!!!!!!!! THEY SUCK!!!!!! If you are in a pinch just seek out a Cobbler/ Shoe repair guy local and either buy some from them or ask where they order their snaps from. It may be a local supplier. I had a credit at Springfield, so I through some in there with some bigger eyelets that I needed. I'm heading to Joanne's after work to see if they have any to get it done now. It's funny, we're a big rodeo/western town, but there isn't much for supply stores around here. That's a great job Winter. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted March 13, 2012 Here is my knot. It was still too dark from being oiled to take a picture of this morning. Knot is around 4" in diameter, strands are about 1/4 inch. Tools were a regular Tandy swivel knife, A beveler (modern Tandy-purchased Craftool #B801) and a tiny ball point stylus. I am never doing this again unless I use a filigree blade. The leather was just a bit of scarred shoulder, so it's not pretty, but I did case it properly, which helped. It might also be prettier if I used an undercut beveler for the crossings, a series of checkered background tools, and better leather, but all in all, I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. I haven't been following this thread because I don't know how to do a Celtic knot and don't feel like I have time to learn right now. I hear you say every thing that's wrong, but I think it's beautiful WinterBear, and probably just another day in your multi and I DO mean multi-talented life. c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 A few more pic's, it's nearly finished. Not sure I've got with the right colour scheme, we'll see...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 13, 2012 A few more pic's, it's nearly finished. Not sure I've got with the right colour scheme, we'll see...... I think it will look fine. Mine went through several schemes before I settled on that outcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 13, 2012 A few more pic's, it's nearly finished. Not sure I've got with the right colour scheme, we'll see...... Turned out great!! I like the colors too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I think it will look fine. Mine went through several schemes before I settled on that outcome. I'll keep my fingers crossed. Turned out great!! I like the colors too... I still need to do the text and boarder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I'll keep my fingers crossed. I still need to do the text and boarder I don't know---maybe just the border:) the background looks cool natural and so does the text! Maybe just brush the lines around the text and call it DONE! My wife said yours did an awesome job coloring that for you...hahahaha She likes it:) Kaisa approved stamp on that one buddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I don't know---maybe just the border:) the background looks cool natural and so does the text! Maybe just brush the lines around the text and call it DONE! My wife said yours did an awesome job coloring that for you...hahahaha She likes it:) Kaisa approved stamp on that one buddy! Oooops Kiitos paljon Kaisa........ see if ya still feel the same when it's dry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I still need to do the text and boarder I'd leave it natural colored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PL01 Report post Posted March 13, 2012 I'd leave it natural colored. I'm wishing I had done just that, but, I haven't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) I gotta agree with Chancey. Brush some highlights around your lettering to set it off from the background and maybe dye the border that same brown that you have on the knot, then call it good. Is it just me, or does it seem like people are having a lot more fun with the challenges when we dye them? Edited March 13, 2012 by Cyberthrasher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
