JohnBarton Posted June 7, 2012 Report Posted June 7, 2012 This case was designed by our new tooler/designer Guo Jin in collaboration with John and Karen. It was debuted at the Super Billiards Expo and sold there. What we like about it is the combination of geometric shapes, creative stamping and floral carving. The case is called Thought to signify the amount of thought, practice and patience that went into creating it. Guo Jin created the initial pattern, John Barton refined it, Karen did the coloring, the team put it together. We made the magnetic Puzzle Latch to match the main shape on the design. The D-ring holders are riveted to the body with metal bracing under the decorative covers. The covers are sewn by hand all the way through. Thus the appearance is completely natural and flowing and still the reinforcement is present without being seen. Thank you for allowing us to show you our work. Quote Support Quality. We are all humans. Buy the best no matter where it's made. That way everyone lives in harmony. Nature knows no flags.
Members Bluesman Posted June 7, 2012 Members Report Posted June 7, 2012 No words can even describe, for me, how nice that is. None.............................. 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
Contributing Member Samalan Posted June 7, 2012 Contributing Member Report Posted June 7, 2012 Beautiful case excellent collaboration Quote
Members Charliewz Posted June 7, 2012 Members Report Posted June 7, 2012 Simply Awesome!! Lucky owner! Charlie Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted June 7, 2012 Members Report Posted June 7, 2012 Spectacular...love the geometric design! Quote
Members cem Posted June 8, 2012 Members Report Posted June 8, 2012 Great work there John, you and your team should be extremely proud of this wonderful piece. Cheers, Clair Quote
Members sgb Posted June 8, 2012 Members Report Posted June 8, 2012 A fantastic work of art. Quote "It's easier to avoid conflict than it is to survive it" - SGB
JohnBarton Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Posted June 13, 2012 Thank you everyone. It's a journey to teach people how to tool when I don't really know how to do it that well myself. I have a tiny talent for design and layout but I have to dig deep to bring it out. So I work with the apprentices to try to guide them and provide them with examples from the really talented toolers out there. I encourage them to explore and play with different ways to do things but to remember to pay attention to balance and flow. I hope we can get in to some really abstract stuff soon as well. That cannot really be taught but I hope by providing them with structure that they will get good at it and also bored with it enough to really let go and come with some radical stuff. Quote Support Quality. We are all humans. Buy the best no matter where it's made. That way everyone lives in harmony. Nature knows no flags.
Members Studio Apocalypse Posted June 18, 2012 Members Report Posted June 18, 2012 Stunning work! Quote
Members Martello Posted June 18, 2012 Members Report Posted June 18, 2012 I don't even know what to say, this piece is so amazing. Quote
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