Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted February 3, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted February 3, 2013 Hello, I recently made this as a custom order. Someone saw a 5X8 notebook I have listed on Etsy and requested the same geometric stamp design but in a larger portfolio that would hold a 8x11 notepad. I had not tried making this design on a piece of leather that big. It involves two different box stamps that alternate in a checkerboard like pattern and it's a challenge to keep square. However, it turned out really good. The notebook is made from 4 oz vegtan with a dark brown pigskin lining. The inside pocket is 2 oz. vegtan. It's all laced with dark brown leather lace. The customer loved it when she got it, so it was a successful project. Any comments or criticisms welcome. Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members rosiart Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 Very Nice!! I have trouble keeping one square for more than a couple rows, can't imagine doing two over that much distance. Bravo! Quote Rosemary RosiArt's Blog
Members benlilly1 Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 Lovely...and I really like that geometric stamp design! I'm sure she loved it! Quote
Members lightningad Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 holy moley - you must have a steady hand! very impressive control with that stamping. Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Moderator immiketoo Posted February 3, 2013 Moderator Report Posted February 3, 2013 Bob, that is an impressive bit of stamp work right there. Nicely done! Quote Learnleather.com
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted February 3, 2013 Author Contributing Member Report Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for the compliments. It really is a matter of practice and having a good technique. I've struggled with doing this type of stamp over a large area for years, but I think I've finally got a technique that works pretty well. I was thinking I should write up something on how I do these because I didn't find that much information out there on using them. Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members MakerUnknown Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 Striking. Quote http://cargocollective.com/makerunknown
Members rosiart Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for the compliments. It really is a matter of practice and having a good technique. I've struggled with doing this type of stamp over a large area for years, but I think I've finally got a technique that works pretty well. I was thinking I should write up something on how I do these because I didn't find that much information out there on using them. Bob I would love to see this tutorial when it makes the light of day. Keep us posted and thanks. Quote Rosemary RosiArt's Blog
Members LederRudi Posted February 3, 2013 Members Report Posted February 3, 2013 I would love to see this tutorial when it makes the light of day. Keep us posted and thanks. Same here. Approximately 713 opportunities for converting such a project into scrap leather! Once again I pull my hat, Bob! Rudi Quote "If you work for a living, why do you kill yourself working?" Tuco Ramírez
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