TomSwede Report post Posted August 18, 2008 So this is for netlove. The bigger is the malebracer going to Wales, UK and the other femaler bracer will end up not to far from Stockholm. After painting on copper and gold I sealed it and put some saddle tan antiqe to bring out the detail and a nice effect to the gold. They have runic writings declaring/manifesting their declaration to each other but the female is so small I just put the writing on the backside in the manner found on some mysterious runestones in Sweden. I have also put the writing in English on the bracers insides (fleshside). The golden hammer is Thors hammer from viking myth. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted August 18, 2008 So these are 'arm sized, ancient style, wedding bands', right? Pretty cool stuff, Tom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 18, 2008 So these are 'arm sized, ancient style, wedding bands', right? Pretty cool stuff, Tom. Yes Mike but we'll see if they ever get married, this is just for engagement. I've done this befor but they were same size and rooftop style with that hammersymbol. They have broken up now so maybe Ishould reclaim the bracers, lol. Thank you Mike! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted August 18, 2008 great bracers...i really love that bronze and gold color you use...i am sure the happy couple will love them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted August 18, 2008 What no skulls ??? Very nice work brotha. I love those colors and the whole concept behind these. Engagement bracers that just a cool idea that i've never heard of or thought about before. still think you could of added some skulls to represent the whole , till death do you part .....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Storm Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Beautiful work! Eric the Red wishes he had one! I think that they will love them Storm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sodapop Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Yes Mike but we'll see if they ever get married, this is just for engagement. I've done this befor but they were same size and rooftop style with that hammersymbol. They have broken up now so maybe Ishould reclaim the bracers, lol.Thank you Mike! Tom lookin super as always bud!!...maybe on the engagement bracers you can put in a fine print clause...that if it goes sour...they must be returned to the maker hehe darryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Thank you guys! Yeah freak, black bracers without skulls is like a toilet without paper....... I think this is an excellent way to manifest your affection especially since you can put more text inside them than the regular rings. Luckily the guy has ordered a skull bracer aswell Erik the red had a couple made by me in past life I'm gonna make a clause for those and that is that they must order something special if they marry, like a fancy photoalbum or a couple of fishing rod tubes, lol. Or why not a pair of chained cuffs for symbolical reason! Or fly me in to Wales, do the wedding photoshoot with their bracers on. I recently made a wedding photoshoot and it was really fun and they were happy with the pics too + free booze afterwards;-) Tom Edited August 18, 2008 by TomSwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne newkold Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Very cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 Tom, Those are some FINE lookin braces ! ! ! The colors realy go nice together. I like the use of the round lace, & the eyelets. They look very profesional.But also very cool lookin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Nice work Viking Tom:-) Störgillar dina vikingprylar, man får hemlängtan.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Nice work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Thank you so much all of you! The copper was not so nice to work with, doesn't cover really well over the black dye. In due time I'll give it another try with keeping the area to be copper coloured free from dye/stain. Round lace is a favourite of mine for bracers and eyelets really sets it off. Eyelets bought in big pack saves some money. This is the first time I actually felt I was in control with doing the edges. They are just like I wan't them to be. NO GUM-TRAG just slicked with bonefolder before the casing was out and some edge beveling. Last thing before sealer I added some water to edges and slicked it to final gloss. Jorru Tina! De' e' allt gött här hemma i Svedala ibland men fy fasen vad det har regnat i sommar! Stort tack och Gävlebock! Thanks Bree! Nice to meet you! Last nite I brought the male bracer to work and tested it on a person with about the same wristsize as my customer and it fit perfect. Edited August 19, 2008 by TomSwede Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheTrooper Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Hey Tom, nice work as always. I love those celtic patterns I have to make a Thor Hammer on one of my cue cases as well... Cheers, Marcel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 19, 2008 Thank you Marcel! A cue case like that would rock so I really endorse that idea! Let me know if you need an image of it to trace from. Perhaps the metallic dyes I use can be found in Germany?? They're made in denmark by company ROC. http://www.roc.dk/ Only in Danish but maybe they answer an E-mail in English or German? They don't list where it's sold as far as I can tell. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I love your work. the traditional stuff is soooo nice from you. Your passion shows. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Thank you so much brother! I'm very glad to hear that and now I will truly sleep well after the nightshift. I been sitting an hour or so doing designwork for next bracers. Skulls....if customer like it. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calanneh Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Wonderful work my friend!! I'm sure the mighty Mjolnir is pleased with your offering of leather!!! cal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trastu Report post Posted August 20, 2008 I like nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted August 20, 2008 very nice tom!! nice detail in the tooling and i love the colors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 20, 2008 Yeah Calanneh I'm sure it is pleased, I hear that the shaft grows just a little bit everytime I do it (no no no, no free enterpretations of that phrase friends. It's just that, that this hammer of Thor was interrupted in the casting process when a mosquito sat down and bit one of the master dwarf smiths causing it to be shortshafted). Thanks Trastu! I appreciate it alot!! Thanks Beeza! Compared to yur stuff I don't really feel mine to be very detailed;-) (in regards to my pearshader comment) Thank you all! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted August 21, 2008 I love the colors Tom! Very nice. Great work. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted August 21, 2008 Thanks Shirley! too bad the copper is not nearly as good to work with as gold and silver. Any got any tip on how to blend good coppertone from gold or silver dye! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
