Glass Slicker Pouch.

[immiketoo]

So, last week I carved an eagle head which started out as an exercise in finger cuts. I liked it so much I couldn't resist tooling it a little bit. Then, I decided I could do it better. That turned into another eagle that looked even better IMO. Yesterday, I got my new glass slicker from Barry King and I decided to make a pouch for it using my new eagle. I also used a new tools, my 8 SPI over stitch wheel to mark the stitches, my new Douglass tools awl and my old stitching horse. It's truly amazing how having the right tools for the job makes everything more enjoyable.

I realize that the slicker probably doesn't need a pouch, but if this were about NEED, many of us wouldn't be here

[KingDominoQ]

If I was wearing a hat my friend it would be off to you... Don't you just love turning a practice piece into something more than decorum

[immiketoo]

Thanks dude! I totally do, and I have to admit I'm pretty stoked about this one. It was like the old Recee's peanut butter cup commercials... You got chocolate in my peanut butter! You got peanut butter on my chocolate! Hey, wait a minute...

Edited April 13, 2013 by immiketoo

[DoubleC]

Mikey, that is sweet! I'm glad to see one of your beautiful pieces have a use. Cheryl

[Bluesman]

I really like the entire project. The tooling is great and the design of the pouch really compliments the eagle. I would guess you formed the pouch after tooling the eagle, right? If so it sure didn't upset the tooling any. Great job on the edges and stitching. First Class all the way around.

[immiketoo]

Thanks everyone! Bluesman, you're right. I wet formed after tooling and dye, so I was just careful about the eagle and sort of molded around him.

[WScott]

Great application

Glad you found some way to put that beautiful bird to use!

[bissetdesign]

I realize that the slicker probably doesn't need a pouch, but if this were about NEED, many of us wouldn't be here

That is so true Mike

I love what you've done there, great work

[benlilly1]

Very nice case! Have you used the slicker yet? Curious as to how well you like using it. I don't have one.

[immiketoo]

Benlilly, I haven't used it yet. I wanted to use it to mold the case I made for it, but I needed it for wet molding! I can totally see how it will be nice for that though.