floral carving step by step

[St8LineGunsmith]

I know this is an old thread but i think the contents is well worth bumping the thread up to the top for new members to take a look at

[Harag]

I know this is an old thread but i think the contents is well worth bumping the thread up to the top for new members to take a look at

Agreed... Bump

Love the tutorial. Thanks

[charles canillas]

Excellent tutorial. Very informative. Thanks

[club49]

Hi All,

I am new here and this is what I came to see. Thank you very much Clay.

[club49]

Thank you Clay, that really helps me understand what is going on. It really gets expensive buying stamping tools. Every time I look at a pattern for belts that I want to try, they are using different stamps. I feel that I have to get the same stamp or it won't come out right. I realize you don't have to have the same one. I have the biggest problem with beveler, is there a standard one that can get you through most of the Sheridan style? I understand there different sizes that I will need. What beveler's did you use for the work above?

[Red Bear Haraldsson]

Carl,

Thanks for adding the info on the scrolls. I meant to mention Paul's website too. He has a lot of good tips on when, where, and how to use different tools. Be sure to sign up for Paul's free lessons at Painting Cow

This is the current Painting Cow link:

http://paintingcow.com/content/index.php/publications/free_lesson_sign_up/

Cheers!

[Professor]

Glad I found this. I just started cutting out the patterns from a Tandy holster and Gunbelt pattern pack, these have very similar Western scroll work carving patterns.

Also found one of the plastic press down patterns for belts in some of my old papers.

Made my first holster from one of these patterns today,( the Ruger Single Six) but left it smooth because I want to practice a bit more before I try a more serious job.

This tutorial will be of great help.