srbonner Report post Posted July 9, 2012 This is the first oak leaf that I attempted. Im tired of just doing basketstamps, so I needed to branch out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted July 9, 2012 Overall you done pretty well. Use a hair tool to define some lines on the stem. Work on walking your beveler. You can smooth this one out with a modeling tool. Your knife cuts for the edge are uneven. Try to use the same pressure on the knife as you make your cuts. ferg This is the first oak leaf that I attempted. Im tired of just doing basketstamps, so I needed to branch out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbar463 Report post Posted September 25, 2012 Ferg, As a novice I am having trouble noticing what you mean by uneven knife cuts, what are the indicators of that? What I'm really saying is I don't see the error in this picture and I'm certain I wouldn't recognize it in any work I might create, so what is it I am looking for? I also feel I've worded this question oddly and I think I need a beer.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleAdobe Report post Posted February 9, 2013 Oak leaves are tough, all you need is practice. My advice is practice your decorative cuts, I start harder and end lighter, but that is actually a very good first oak leaf. I use a nylon beveler blade in a swivel knife for a lot of work, but oak leaves have too many sharp angles to do it entirely with this method. As another poster said, you can smooth the transitions with a modeling tool as well. Again, you have the basics, just practice and you will be golden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
