Kaos bracer

[TomSwede]

So I finished up the Kaos bracer that had some splotching problem. Feel free to point it out if you can see it. Honestly, I did not even think about the splotch prob until I was editing the pics so I have done nothing with the pics to hide it. This is as you could see it in person and I won't be ashamed to let them go. I've discussed it with customer and let him know if he's not happy..I buy them back and pay for posting fees. I also experienced some probs with getting the red dye evenly on. Don't know if the colour did set in after a few hours or if I just blew it up all up in the heat of the moment but I think it looks ok now and I am very happy with the piece as a whole.

Any critiques welcome, still learning!

Tom

[MADMAX22]

I think it looks great. I didnt even notice anything. In your other thread where you pointed it out it was there but this looks really good.

Also its naturel hand made item so its going to have some kind of imperfections. I think it looks really good.

[wildrose]

To me, the staining/dyeing is the toughest part of a project because you can really wreck it...but I don't notice any problems here. The bracers look great. I find that I often obsess about the dye wayyyyy more than the customer does. And sometimes, I just need to tell myself to step away for a while, then come back - so it's actually dry.

[TomSwede]

I think it looks great. I didnt even notice anything. In your other thread where you pointed it out it was there but this looks really good.

Also its naturel hand made item so its going to have some kind of imperfections. I think it looks really good.

Thank you MM22!

Just like I completely forgot it when I took the pics, a good sign. If it was that ovious Id see it in camera viewfinder.

I slashed off edge pieces since it was made oversize and part of the probs went away there and the rest is in the eyelets are and some small spots in the design area.

I polished the heck out of it two days ago.

To me, the staining/dyeing is the toughest part of a project because you can really wreck it...but I don't notice any problems here. The bracers look great. I find that I often obsess about the dye wayyyyy more than the customer does. And sometimes, I just need to tell myself to step away for a while, then come back - so it's actually dry.

Thanks Wildrose!

I totally agree, I get nervous with it and especially with this one, first time block dyeing except a small testpiece one minute before.

The black can't be applied over the red, it blends and make a cool black-reddish mess wich looks cool but not for this one.

So had to use brushing to stay clear off edges.

It's a good thing to back off for a while. I sometimes need to be reminded of that.

Tom

[Roger]

looks great tom!!

i don't see any problems

[Crystal]

Tom- it looks great! I like the design you came up with. And just love your red and black combos.

I looked hard and couldn't see anything that didn't seem right. I think that we try so hard to do our best work we are really critical of ourselves. Wildrose pretty much hit that on the head. I am going to make a practice of taking pictures and looking at everything in the photo program because I have seen stuff I have completely missed tooling and could not see it while I was working on it. (Another version of the put it down and walk away for a bit...)

Keep up the good work!

Crystal

[sodapop]

Tom- it looks great! I like the design you came up with. And just love your red and black combos.

Crystal

toms definately the guru of the black & red =0)...another kick @ss looking bracer bro!!

darryl

[ArtS]

Tom, the splotches are just awful. You need to just send this to me right away so you won't have to look at them any longer. I'm glad to help out where I can.

Really, I give up - where are they? It looks great.

ArtS

[TomSwede]

Thank you Beeza!

Thank you Crystal, I get alot of interest in the black/red combos by people who wanna order. I kinda set my website up that way too wich may suggest the good looks of it however I'm a bit concerned about overexposing it.

I looked over the pics I have taken and can't get a good visible on any spots anf the camera usually reveals just a bit too much so like Wildrose said. I probably overreacted a bit and I have been polisihing it up alot wich have helped. I post an enlarged area from one of the pics with a hint of visible.

Thanks Darryl! I sure hope the vinegaroon test falls out well cuz it'll make things a whole lot easier.

Thank you ArtS, that's a great offering but you'll regret it when you look at the enlarged pic

Tom

Oh BTW! got one more black n red combo undergoing tooling right now, if I just can take my eyes off of this board for more than 10 mins!!

Edited August 31, 2008 by TomSwede

[TroyS]

Tom,

Man those are killer! I LOVE the Red/Black look! I'm going to be recovering my own stock seat cover very soon and it just so happens the MY BIKE is Candyapple Red and Black Raven!

My friend, you have inspired me! Thank You!