Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted August 8, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted August 8, 2008 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 . Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Bree Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 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. Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted August 8, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted August 8, 2008 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. Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
rickybobby Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 Howdy AllIt'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. Rick
Contributing Member Clay Posted August 8, 2008 Author Contributing Member Report Posted August 8, 2008 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. Clay Miller
pabloz Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 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 Paul Zalesak Leather Wranglers Inc. www.leatherwranglers.com
yaklady Posted August 8, 2008 Report Posted August 8, 2008 When I have a finger cut, it looks like this. All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
Members Howling Wolf Leather Posted August 8, 2008 Members Report Posted August 8, 2008 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 Selling Leathercraft Supplies and Teaching People How To Use Them ~ Support Small Business ~ Standing Bear's Trading Post
Moderator Johanna Posted August 8, 2008 Moderator Report Posted August 8, 2008 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 You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Ambassador pete Posted August 8, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted August 8, 2008 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
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