April 2012 Challenge

[Cyberthrasher]

Found this. Not sure waht to put on that would be useful. But I like hte look.

I was looking at that one yesterday on Shutterstock. If I had a seat pan to use I'd be all over it.

[PL01]

It's done. Not quite how I had in my mind, but I think it worked.

I wanted to do something different this time but I should have

made it larger, it's only 110mm x 110mm or 4.25" x 4.25" in old money.

It kept me amused for a few days

Still, here it is

[Sylvia]

It's done. Not quite how I had in my mind, but I think it worked.

I wanted to do something different this time but I should have

made it larger, it's only 110mm x 110mm or 4.25" x 4.25" in old money.

It kept me amused for a few days

Still, here it is

LOL old money!!

What tools did you end up using?

[chancey77]

It's done. Not quite how I had in my mind, but I think it worked.

I wanted to do something different this time but I should have

made it larger, it's only 110mm x 110mm or 4.25" x 4.25" in old money.

It kept me amused for a few days

Still, here it is

I like all the pieces that is cool!

I would have just stained it no paints...but that is me:)

[PL01]

LOL old money!!

What tools did you end up using?

Forgot about the technical details.

Swivel knife

A104-2 Background

B936 Beveler

P236 Pear shader

and lots of acrylic paint and glue

I stole the artwork from DarkJimbo on DeviantArt

Hope he doesn't mind

I like all the pieces that is cool!

I would have just stained it no paints...but that is me:)

My first plan was to stain it, but things got away from me and I got carried away.

Next time I'll try harder to stick to the plan, honest

Edited April 5, 2012 by PL01

[Domino]

So what do you think?

I think my leather better hurry up and arrive before this thread gets filled with great pieces..

Nicely done, though it must have been tough cutting out those shapes with a swivel knife

Edited April 5, 2012 by Domino

[Cyberthrasher]

Nice one Paul. It's like a leather Tiki Mr. Potato Head.

[FoxJ]

Thanks guys

\/Finished pic\/

[chancey77]

My first plan was to stain it, but things got away from me and I got carried away.

Next time I'll try harder to stick to the plan, honest

That is funny! LOL

It would look pretty classic with dyes...

[PL01]

Nicely done, though it must have been tough cutting out those shapes with a swivel knife

I did have pic's of all the steps it took up to cutting it out and painting it, but I managed to delete the lot.

So I didn't exactly cheat

Mmmmmmmmmm cheat - con - kon

Kon Tiki

[chancey77]

I think my leather better hurry up and arrive before this thread gets filled with great pieces..

Nicely done, though it must have been tough cutting out those shapes with a swivel knife

I think you need to reed the rules again:)

You can use a lot of other things that are necessary to work the leather to prepare you for the actual work:)

A knife if pretty mandatory.... Unless you're a LASER PERSON!

[Cyberthrasher]

Unless you're a LASER PERSON!

, unless it's a death ray type of laser, then I might make an exception

Edited April 6, 2012 by Cyberthrasher

[PL01]

Nice one Paul. It's like a leather Tiki Mr. Potato Head.

Your right, it is close.

I originally gave it 'Earthworm Jim' eye's,

but SWMBO told me to make them the same.

Edited April 7, 2012 by PL01

[PL01]

Thanks guys

\/Finished pic\/

That is a nice one, colour's came out well

[chancey77]

Got a message from Twin Oaks...he has been swamped at work and is traveling with his job...he has not had time to do any leather work in a number of weeks and is very happy we are all carrying the torch:) NICE ONE:

Thanks MIKE!

[WScott]

Ok I am done.

Not original artwork, rather copied from Google with mods. My daughter has lain claim to this as a panel for her case -to-be-made-soon.

This month's challenge was totally up my alley as we are lucky enough to go to Hawaii for vacations, so there is a bit of a story behind this.

Let's see if I can get the photos up without bursting a blood vessel.

Inspiration was this from January 2012 Oahu

Sorry they won't direct link from my mac, files too big, me too lazy to re-size

Edited April 9, 2012 by WScott

[PL01]

That works well. Good to see some-one else who likes colour

[WScott]

That works well. Good to see some-one else who likes colour

Oh man, this project screams color. Yours Tiki was spot on.

My kids inspired me from the Hawaii picture; the background is so colorful, the flowers in Hawaii are wicked cool colors...

It ain't a cowboy stain project, gotta be bright IMHO

[chancey77]

Oh man, this project screams color. Yours Tiki was spot on.

My kids inspired me from the Hawaii picture; the background is so colorful, the flowers in Hawaii are wicked cool colors...

It ain't a cowboy stain project, gotta be bright IMHO

THAT IS A FABULOUS JOB!!!!!!!!!

WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man I am glad people are into this challenge! I thought is was a good one; now look some really amazing tikis' are starting to unfold!

GREAT, JUST GREAT!

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

[WScott]

THAT IS A FABULOUS JOB!!!!!!!!!

WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man I am glad people are into this challenge! I thought is was a good one; now look some really amazing tikis' are starting to unfold!

GREAT, JUST GREAT!

THANKS FOR PARTICIPATING!

Thanks for doing the challenges.

For a hobbyist, it forces me to do a project outside my comfort zone with a set timeline and

the slight pressure of posting it for all to see.

I have had a blast with March and April Challenges, so kudos to you

[PL01]

[Sylvia]

if my thumb ever heals I'll post something too

[Cyberthrasher]

I'm trying to get some other stuff cleared up right now while I'm contemplating my design. I'll have something up by the end of the month though.

[chancey77]

OK half the month is over and us REGULARS HAVE TO GET CRANKING!!!!! We had a lot of new people show us all up already....

I know everyone has an excuse! But Lets Get ROCKIN'!!

[Cyberthrasher]

Just like my entire college career - everything done moments before it's due