Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 28, 2012 Members Report Posted March 28, 2012 I say we use 4 Our normal 3 that we all seem to use plus 1 more that must be of a style included in the lucky 7 kit (pear shader, backgrounder, cam, or veiner). I'm voting that way because I think Sylvia's main point was to get people to use those "other" tools in the kit in a manner that they wouldn't normally do. Myself - using them at all meets that description hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Sylvia Posted March 28, 2012 Members Report Posted March 28, 2012 7 tools?????? Good God wormans where is the challenge in that?????? hahahahaha IF YOU ARE FOR 7 TOOL CHALLENGE JUST WRITE 7 OR WHATEVER NUMBER 1,2,3... IN YOUR REPLY TO THIS. WE HAVE 3 DAYS TO TALLY THE VOTES. THINGS NOT CONSIDERED TOOLS ARE: Hammer,ruler and wing divide,stylus,computer, AS ALWAYS! THOSE ARE GIVEN FREELY ALREADY:) YOU MISSED THE CHALLENGE PART!!! LOL The challenge is to use the basic 7 to make TREE(S) Too many people think like Cyber did... that the basic 7 is only for designs and borders. But we can do so much more with them than that. This will force us to think beyond the geometry of the tools and show some artistry. So I VOTE 7 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?"
Members Domino Posted March 28, 2012 Members Report Posted March 28, 2012 THINGS NOT CONSIDERED TOOLS ARE: Hammer,ruler and wing divide,stylus,computer, AS ALWAYS! THOSE ARE GIVEN FREELY ALREADY:) Wish I knew that.. I just bought some dividers.. Speaking of which how sharp should the points be for leather work? The ebay seller sharpened them before sending and they are scratching a bit deep to my eyes.. Am I being to heavy handed or should I blunt the tips?
Members Sylvia Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Am I being to heavy handed or should I blunt the tips? Too heavy handed. Now vote... lol 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?"
Members Domino Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Now vote... lol Well if you insist.. I don't have a lot of spare leather with just getting started, so I doubt I'd do a tree challenge with 7 tools.. I'd need to experiment too much to get a feel for what was possible first. So I'd vote for something else entirely.. Say like a jolly roger, either classic skull and cross bones/swords or for more creativity in the design, a personal one - something like that could be done in 3 tools.. Does the free stylus include the spoon end or just the point?
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Does the free stylus include the spoon end or just the point? If you're using it to shape the leather - it's a tool if you're using it to mark your design - it's a freebie Did you ever get any of those bags of practice leather? I get so much good stuff in those that that's all I've used and haven't had to touch my side yet. hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Sylvia Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 skulls? aw come on! It's spring! 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?"
Members Domino Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 Did you ever get any of those bags of practice leather? I get so much good stuff in those that that's all I've used and haven't had to touch my side yet. I got some 3mm offcuts (with backs died brown!) off ebay, and have half a dozen bits left.. 4 of those are suitable for making something with. One of the others I plan to use to finalise the design for the belt that came in my starter kit.. So just one practice bit left really.. I do plan on getting more leather soon, but there's a few tools calling for my money a little louder first
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 I do plan on getting more leather soon, but there's a few tools calling for my money a little louder first What will you do with the tools without leather???? I'm telling you man, 2 lbs of leather from Springfield for $7 is a lot of leather, or you can get a 3 LB bag from Zack White for $15. The Springfield bag has a good mix of lighter weight stuff and heavy weight. Everything in my Zack White bag was 8/9 oz, so no lining material but great for practice - and there were some pretty big straps in there too. But, I'm not sure if any of this is worth it once you add shipping to the UK. hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members Domino Posted March 29, 2012 Members Report Posted March 29, 2012 (edited) What will you do with the tools without leather???? And vice versa of course I'm telling you man, 2 lbs of leather from Springfield for $7 is a lot of leather, or you can get a 3 LB bag from Zack White for $15. The Springfield bag has a good mix of lighter weight stuff and heavy weight. Everything in my Zack White bag was 8/9 oz, so no lining material but great for practice - and there were some pretty big straps in there too. But, I'm not sure if any of this is worth it once you add shipping to the UK. Yeah it's the shipping that kills it.. I've not found a decent supply for offcuts in the UK.. Tandy prices are silly.. I'm probably going to get a traditional fatty veg tan italian shoulder (whatever that means!) within a few weeks - a 12 square foot one 4-5oz will set me back about $50 (the 2.2lbs of offcuts were nearly $20 - and that was cheapest I'd seen any).. Edited March 29, 2012 by Domino
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