immiketoo Report post Posted April 13, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingDominoQ Report post Posted April 13, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Mikey, that is sweet! I'm glad to see one of your beautiful pieces have a use. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted April 13, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 13, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Great application Glad you found some way to put that beautiful bird to use! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bissetdesign Report post Posted April 13, 2013 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Very nice case! Have you used the slicker yet? Curious as to how well you like using it. I don't have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 14, 2013 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted April 14, 2013 First of all, that's an outstanding job on the pouch, from the original tooling to the re-purposed slicker pouch. I would disagree a little with your statement that a slicker doesn't need a pouch. I think it really does. The slicker is used on cased leather to "slick" it down and temper it. Any marks on the slicker will be permenently transferred to the leather. An unprotected slicker, even a glass one, can get nicked and dinged in a drawer so a pouch is an excellent idea. Mine's in a pouch, too. My 2 cents... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bissetdesign Report post Posted April 14, 2013 First of all, that's an outstanding job on the pouch, from the original tooling to the re-purposed slicker pouch. I would disagree a little with your statement that a slicker doesn't need a pouch. I think it really does. The slicker is used on cased leather to "slick" it down and temper it. Any marks on the slicker will be permenently transferred to the leather. An unprotected slicker, even a glass one, can get nicked and dinged in a drawer so a pouch is an excellent idea. Mine's in a pouch, too. My 2 cents... Mike Agreed Mike, mine too! My 1st one ended up with a very tiny nick in it, almost undetectable with the naked eye but left a fine scratch line when using it, I just used to leave it on the bench when not in use & somehow something hit it. I managed to get the nick out with a bit of wet & dry but bought a new one anyway, its now a substitute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Well dang! I stumbled onto something useful for a change! Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed in Tx Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Very nice. I really like the way you did the background texture around the eagle's head. Also like the overall shape of the pouch, the way you did the bottom just gives it a really nice look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Ed, thanks. The shape just screamed out at me. Do something different...so i did Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkirwan Report post Posted April 15, 2013 beautiful work bro. i agree sometimes a practice piece just screams --- make something outta me !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spartan Report post Posted April 15, 2013 very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 15, 2013 Thank's everyone. This was a fun project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H factor Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Bad ass Mike! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks H factor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
