Members ironhead13 Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 Ok... first post containing something I've done. I finished these two today, a few more coming when I get to "hammering" them out. No two will be alike, though club belts, each will be unique from each other as after I do something once Im not motived to do it again (very short attention span!).... then things get real messy! I don't mean to put up a bunch of pics, but I hard time capturing them and doing so in direct sunlight turned out to not be the best choice viewing them on the computer. So, if an area looks pinkish, it is not. I decided to post some close ups to kinda show some detail as the design is really long, and on a full shot it didn't seem as present. Also, the grass shadowed certain spots which may appear to be dye mishaps. I have not tooled a design in about 13 months and not really done much tooling at all. Mostly mess with holsters and such. Even though I used the 1" stamps for the letters, I just stamped them enough for the outline then I cut them with my 3/8 swivel. That may be the wrong way to do it, but I prefer it rather than stamping everything as it feels like cheating and was a bit of challange for me. The designs though basic were free handed on one side, then i transfered that on tracing paper so the other side would look similar. I used fiebings black oil dye, and red solvent dye which was airbrushed. Fniished off with heating and rubbing in beeswax and neatsfoot oil. Will post the others as I complete them. Feel free to say they suck! Quote www.sacredartscreenprinting.com
Members Leatherimages Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 Well that's some pretty beautiful cheating, if there is any. I enjoyed the look at your work. Cool man! Quote Back to the bench, Paul "When you finally get your wings, don't complain about the wind in your face."
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted March 30, 2012 Ambassador Report Posted March 30, 2012 (edited) ....Fine looking Belts............Is there a reason for that spelling (GHOST)? Edited March 30, 2012 by Luke Hatley Quote Luke
Members ironhead13 Posted March 30, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 Well that's some pretty beautiful cheating, if there is any. I enjoyed the look at your work. Cool man! Thanks, Im trying. For the cheating part, I have no problem using letter stamps. But I figure using them for the outline, then cutting them with the knife will help me get better at doing small curves or working in tight spots. Plus, it adds to the hand made concept. If no one ever knows it or not, I will. ....Fine looking Belts............Is there a reason for that spelling (GHOST)? Appreciated. Im sorry though, I don't quite understand the question. If you are aking if Ghost is an acronym, then no it's not. The club was founded in '71 and the name came from Ghostriders in the sky. Starting two more today, not sure how far into it I will get. I have a working idea in my head for one. I'll probably just cut the straps and set the holes today when time allows. Quote www.sacredartscreenprinting.com
Members Bluesman Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 Outstanding. When you can show your backgrounds up that close they must be good. And they are!_!! Quote If it ain't moving and should......WD40, If it's moving and shouldn't....Duct Tape. There you have it, now fix something
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 30, 2012 Members Report Posted March 30, 2012 Feel free to say they suck! Ok, They Suck. Now, do you want the truth? I think they're really good. That airbrushing came out really cool and I can tell the difference in cutting vs. stamping. I think it makes things pop a lot better that way. Keep it up and make sure you post the other ones. I'm supposed to start on a belt soon that's likely going to be the same color scheme, so we can compare notes at that time Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members chancey77 Posted March 31, 2012 Members Report Posted March 31, 2012 Ya I see you liked my backgrounds/ border Liners:) hahaha J/K looks great dude! Finally some pics up very nice!!! Quote
Members Cyberthrasher Posted March 31, 2012 Members Report Posted March 31, 2012 Ya I see you liked my backgrounds/ border Liners:) hahaha yeah, it's hard not to have our work look like yours when you come up with so many cool ideas Quote hellhoundkustoms.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/hellhoundkustoms www.etsy.com/shop/HellhoundKustoms
Members chancey77 Posted March 31, 2012 Members Report Posted March 31, 2012 hahahahah OMG!!!!!!!!!! JUST KIDDING!!!! Or AM I:::::EVLLHR! Quote
Members ironhead13 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Members Report Posted April 1, 2012 Ya I see you liked my backgrounds/ border Liners:) hahaha J/K looks great dude! Finally some pics up very nice!!! HA, actually I did steal something I saw from one of your pics (at least knowingly anyhow!). The third pic down of the longer continous flames, I had originally just beveled it smooth and was happy. Then I went around it with a different beveler (as sometimes I cannot leave well enough alone!!!!!!!!) that has finer patterns dots in it. But, I cannot use that tool (don't know the tool number off my head) and it come out looking good. Looked way to choppy no matter how I sued it (leaving edges everywhere), so I figured it was the perfect time to trying using the backgrounder to make a bolder ouline and possibly save it from disaster. It did I think! Tooled two more today, got some print jobs to do tomorrow, so I'll probably dye and finished them on monday. I need a different swivel knife I think! Those tight curves in those letters was killing me today. Quote www.sacredartscreenprinting.com
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