Destrier Report post Posted April 10, 2013 I re-covered a scabbard of mine, reusing the wood core and the metal collar and chape. I carved in a Pictish-inspired raven motif with thistle accents, and stitched up the back with artificial sinew. The braids are done with kangaroo - not historically accurate I know, but I wasn't necessarily going for accuracy here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Hey, guess what!! That lacing don't look "stereotypical cowboy"... Now, you gotta share that lacing technique too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Destrier Report post Posted April 11, 2013 I got the lacing out of a book - I'm not good at describing things but I'll try. Two strands, do one at a time. Go up two holes (not straight, not up one, up two), skipping none except the first two right at the beginning. When you come back to do the second strand repeat the same pattern of going up two holes skipping none (except the beginning), but weave under-over-under the existing strand, come back and tighten it all up after you're done both strands. Does that make any sense...? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harag Report post Posted April 11, 2013 Which book did you get the lacing out of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted April 11, 2013 I'm not good at describing things but I'll try. Look who you're talking too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavenAus Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Damn fine work there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 12, 2013 BADASS!!! That is all... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Destrier Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Which book did you get the lacing out of? I borrowed it from a friend - I thought I still had it kicking around here but I guess I gave it back. I'll try and find out And thank you very much, RavenAus and immiketoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valleee Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I knew this looked familiar and then I reread your username and it clicked that I saw this on fb. Apparently, you and I haunt the same forums (HF and this one). How random lol. Anyways, beautiful work, I hope I can one day find some creativity to take a stab at carving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReneeCanady Report post Posted April 12, 2013 As it seems to be my newest line to you......DAMN WOMAN! LOL That is awesome! I love the color blend as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Destrier Report post Posted April 12, 2013 Thanks Valleee - of course I'm totally curious who you are now...! Haha thank you Renee! I'm still trying to decide what to do for the belt. Since it's for me, it's taking a back seat to everything else I need to do so it might be a while but I think I'm going to do mostly thistles on the belt...? Or leave it fairly plain... decisions decisions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhakra Report post Posted April 20, 2013 I love the ravens you made! That is one awesome looking scabbard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
