DoubleC Report post Posted May 16, 2012 OK Allen. I don't know any other way to do it from what you told me. I cut every single one of those new marks before I enlarged the 'dip' for the paint with my stylus. It's going to be a witch to paint, almost will take a stencil dab and then wipe with a sponge. Then resit, and do the other colors. And it goes from red to orange to yellow to white. But I'm not in a hurry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FoxJ Report post Posted May 17, 2012 here's some I've done recently. Custom Randie bracelet: swivel Knife, Beveler, modeling spoon and dye. Custom Drakin Flask: Beveler, backgrounder ,modeling spoon and dye. Dragon flask: swivel Knife, backgrounder, Beveler, modeling spoon and seeder. and my deathly hallows Bracelet: swivel Knife, Beveler, modeling spoon and dye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Found this while I was looking at dragon pictures hoping for inspiration to strike.. Added to my things to make when I get good enough list... I've still no ideas for the challenge though.. Hi Dom... LOL I didn't even see the link before.. just the picture. That is the coolest thing ever! When I saw the picture I thought it was one of those resin sculpture like things. Now I see that it's actually a case with a moulded leather dragon on top. Very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 17, 2012 Well Sylvia I came to see who you were writing so I could figure out who I missed, followed the link you posted and how very, very cool. I think I'll wait a while before I try one of those :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 18, 2012 This is such a cool challenge and I love working on my dragon. It's teaching me patience and that not all projects are finished in a day, two at the most. Trying to do these scales, and lava, etc. from looking at a picture is hard, plus trying to do what I thought Allen meant. Only one thing worries me now that I've committed to and following a certain style of doing the details, COLORING the details. Picture didn't scan well but I think it's clear enough for people to give me suggestions while I still have time to take them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jayjay Report post Posted May 19, 2012 Here is my submission. I used a beveler, pear shader, and a modeller. 4/5 oz leather going to be a wallet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) I added color a couple days ago to test a color theme. I used a silver sharpie and green, red and orange sharpies and a dark blue fine sharpie. It turns out the silver sharpie works great! It is flexible and doesn't seem to want to flake off. hmmm weird that the icon is black but go ahead and click it to see the picture. Edited May 20, 2012 by Sylvia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I wish I had some sharpies or SOMETHING for when I start to color mine. By the time I use paint to do this I may have to be hospitalized for a very long time, LOL. I know I picked this one and design not only because it appealed to me but to keep stretching and reaching beyond my comfort level, but I may have over-reached myself finally. Yours and JayJay's turned out really well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 20, 2012 If you have a Walgreen's near you that is where I got most of my sharpies in kits. The silver and gold ones usually come in 2 packs. My BIC permanent markers came from Riteaid. If you watch for the rebates and coupons sometimes you can get a whole set for a couple dollars. (after coupons and rebates) And sometimes they are free. In fact along about July-August we should see some great deals on school supplies... then again in January. I think Bic or Sharpie have great coupons available...during that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 20, 2012 I think I'm going to do the whole thing in red/orange then go over the big parts with their colors. Hell Sylvia, I may just antique it, LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kndust Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Here is my latest piece I did today and tools are in picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 21, 2012 Very cool....I've decided mine might be done about July :-) Cheryl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 22, 2012 Ever notice how the most simple looking image turns out to be a PITA to actually carve? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 22, 2012 LOL, uh no, if I paid attention to stuff like that, you know, the important things in LW, I wouldn't keep making these mistakes. But I haven't given up on it, just doing my usual 3 projects at once so when I need drying time, or just a break I ca n switch. Actually I just put the bridle up for tonight, maybe I'll get my little fire spitter up and get the last wing done so I can figure out how to mess up the coloring part :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kndust Report post Posted May 24, 2012 okay so here is the last piece dyed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) 6 days left on the May Challenge:) In June: Twin Oaks will be returning to take over. Thanks to everyone who participated in the last 5 months challenges and enjoy your Summer! I am headed off for Tour at the end of next month, so I will not be around so much, but I will be stopping in from time to time. Talk to y'all soon! Chancey Edited May 24, 2012 by chancey77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted May 25, 2012 So, um....what are you saying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Do a dragon quick to get back in shape and then stay up nights thinking of a June challenge...easy stuff :-) Cheryl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 25, 2012 OK, the carving is finally done and now I just have to decide if I'm actually color it like the picture or get lazy and antique it or something like that. It;s for me so I tend to get lazier on those things but I think I'm worth doing a complete job on this, maybe. Cheryl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Do a dragon quick to get back in shape and then stay up nights thinking of a June challenge...easy stuff :-) Cheryl thank goodness for a 3 day weekend!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sylvia Report post Posted May 25, 2012 LOL I think he wants you to take over again, Twin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead13 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 where are you touring? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) where are you touring? Right now coming up is the Scandanavian tour late June-Aug and Sept. dates in Sweden,Norway. We will see what shapes up for the US tour in the late Fall. Edited May 25, 2012 by chancey77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Isn't it nice to be back Mike :-) We don't let grass grow under your feet around here. I think it was his welcome home to you!!!! Cheryl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted May 26, 2012 I can't believe I finished it. But it's as done as it's going to get. I used a stylus, beveler, swivel knife and a pear shader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
