August challenge

[Clay]

The challenge for August is a finger cuts challenge. The challenge is on swivel knive cuts only. The pattern can be any that you choose based upon scroll work. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of finger cuts so if you are not sure what they are we will have to wait for some chalenge takers.

I look forward to seing what every one comes up with.

Thanks,

ClayM.

[Howling Wolf Leather]

  Clay said:

The challenge for August is a finger cuts challenge. The challenge is on swivel knive cuts only. The pattern can be any that you choose based upon scroll work. Unfortunately I do not have a picture of finger cuts so if you are not sure what they are we will have to wait for some chalenge takers.

I look forward to seing what every one comes up with.

Thanks,

ClayM.

Howdy All

It's been a long time since I've posted to this group.

Here is what I did today for the challange.

WC

[ClayB]

Hi Wayne,

We'll forgive you for not posting here all that often as long as you post stuff like that when you do. That is some really nice knife work.

[anne newkold]

I saw this in person last night at class, its very cool and impressive!

[oddball]

I am new to this so let me get this straight the idea of this challenge is to create a design using only knife cuts and no beveling etc. If not what exactly is meant by fingercuts?

[David]

  oddball said:

I am new to this so let me get this straight the idea of this challenge is to create a design using only knife cuts and no beveling etc. If not what exactly is meant by fingercuts?

Don't feel bad oddball, I've been here for almost 2 years and I'm still waiting to find out what fingercuts are..... Unless it is what you do when using a head knife.... ouch!

David

[Bree]

  standingbears said:

Howdy All

It's been a long time since I've posted to this group.

Here is what I did today for the challange.

WC

Well heck... I guess that knocks me right out of the competition!!

[shirleyz]

  standingbears said:

Howdy All

It's been a long time since I've posted to this group.

Here is what I did today for the challange.

WC

Not fair!!!!

Nobody said this guy was going to be in it!!!!!! Throw 'im out, he's too good!

ShirleyZ

Love ya Wayne!!!!

[Johanna]

When I think of swivel knife cuts, I think of Rick Bean. I looked around to find some pics.

Johanna

[David]

HOLY CRAP !!!

Look at that knife work.... I think I'm going to be sick.......!!!!

Absofrickenlutelyamazing

Thx Johanna

Dave

Edited August 7, 2008 by David

[TwinOaks]

Well, golly. That's setting the bar pretty high- guess I better go get the pogostick.

Bree, this isn't a competition, only a challenge. This only the second time I've heard of scrollwork in leather (the first was on a seat I think Shirley made) so don't feel like you're the only one who's new to this. The whole idea is to learn new skills for your leather working. Each of the 'challenges' helps less experienced members gain some exposure to different types of leathercraft. Those who do have experience just might learn something too! If nothing else, seeing the incredible craftsmanship in these works is pretty dang inspiring. Of course, seeing work like those posted is a bit daunting, if you're trying to beat it in competition, but this won't be graded. At least not officially .

[Bree]

  TwinOaks said:

Well, golly. That's setting the bar pretty high- guess I better go get the pogostick.

Bree, this isn't a competition, only a challenge. This only the second time I've heard of scrollwork in leather (the first was on a seat I think Shirley made) so don't feel like you're the only one who's new to this. The whole idea is to learn new skills for your leather working. Each of the 'challenges' helps less experienced members gain some exposure to different types of leathercraft. Those who do have experience just might learn something too! If nothing else, seeing the incredible craftsmanship in these works is pretty dang inspiring. Of course, seeing work like those posted is a bit daunting, if you're trying to beat it in competition, but this won't be graded. At least not officially .

Gotcha! Still my swivel knife work is nowhere even close to that work or the one Johanna posted. Sheesh these guys are not just good... they are fabulous. I'm just going to slip under a rock here and peek out from time to time and marvel at some of this work.

[TwinOaks]

Note the second pic Johanna posted...."Best of Show, Sheridan, Wyo 2003". I promise you this: If I produced work that good, I'd still drop in time to time, but I wouldn't be here as much. I'd be far too busy taking the vacations that each saddle paid for.

[rickybobby]

  standingbears said:

Howdy All

It's been a long time since I've posted to this group.

Here is what I did today for the challange.

WC

Wayne,

Great job! I am going to the shop to kick my swivel knife! lol!!

Rick J.

[Clay]

WC,

Thanks for taking the challenge and posting your work. That is a great example of finger cuts for those who did not know.

Ok everyone WC set the bar high on this but it is not as hard as you might think so give it a try and you will be surprised at what finger cuts can do to enhance your projects.

ClayM.

[pabloz]

Here are some swivel doodles...a little inspiration or food for thought.

Top row L to R... Al Gould, Chan Geer, Deeter

Middle Row...Kathy Flannagan, Billy Wooters, Jimmy Jackson

Bottom Row...Don Butler, Bob Klenda, Jim Linnel

Have fun with it.

Pabloz

[yaklady]

When I have a finger cut, it looks like this.

[Howling Wolf Leather]

  Johanna said:

When I think of swivel knife cuts, I think of Rick Bean. I looked around to find some pics.

Johanna

Rick Bean and Al Gould are two of the best at swivel knife work.

Here are a couple of Al's pieces.

WC

[Johanna]

Yeah, Wayne, and you're not so bad yourself, either! For you folks that haven't heard of WC, he is a fantastic leather artist in his own right- one of those guys that set the bar for the rest of us. I didn't know Al Gould did finger cuts, too. Thanks for sharing the pics, and the inspiration.

Johanna

[pete]

I wasn't aware of the name either. I thought that they were just decorative cuts.

Is it cheating to trace the patterns first- does it all HAVE to be done freehand? (Not for the contest but traditionally?)

pete

[Howling Wolf Leather]

  pete said:

I wasn't aware of the name either. I thought that they were just decorative cuts.

Is it cheating to trace the patterns first- does it all HAVE to be done freehand? (Not for the contest but traditionally?)

pete

I watched Al on a video from the Last trade show in Ventura and he drew in his main lines and free handed the rest.

I drew my main scroll lines and transfered them to the leather just to make sure they were as balanced as possible. All other cuts were free hand.

WC

[Crystal]

I don't think this is exactly what the challenge is - but it's what I came up with. 1/4" hollowground swivel knife blade, a few touchups with a modeling spoon and since I tried and had a snowball's chance of ever getting circles down - I used a Pro Petal to do them. What is traditionaly used to finish scroll work? I'd like to try something that is suggested and get better pictures in the daylight. Sorry about the bad pictures.

Crystal

[Clay]

Crystal

OMy!!!! That is beautiful!! How in the world did you come up with that? WOW!! I wouldn't call that

finger cuts, I would call that fine scroll work!!

ClayM.

[Clay]

  yaklady said:

When I have a finger cut, it looks like this.

[freak]

  Crystal said:

Sorry about the bad pictures.

Crystal

My monitor must be going out cause i don't see any "bad" pics. All i see is some amazing work. Crystal , that is a beautiful work of art. I love it !!