Members Tina Posted September 6, 2008 Members Report Posted September 6, 2008 Absolutly beautiful, very nice set. I love the carving, very nice and clean...Did you do the stiching by hand? Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Members MattW Posted September 8, 2008 Author Members Report Posted September 8, 2008 Tool used on stems is an unmarked antique tool similar to a hair blade for a swivel knife. I bought a hair blade for my swivel knife but i found that the antique tool does a better job. Probably going to have to get my tool maker to make a hair blade. I still want a little more definition. Tina, I use an Artisan Toro 4000 for ALL of my stitching. (Yes, I know it would be more impresive if I stitched by hand but I have to stitch a lot!) Quote Perfection is in the details
Members Tina Posted September 8, 2008 Members Report Posted September 8, 2008 Tool used on stems is an unmarked antique tool similar to a hair blade for a swivel knife.I bought a hair blade for my swivel knife but i found that the antique tool does a better job. Probably going to have to get my tool maker to make a hair blade. I still want a little more definition. Tina, I use an Artisan Toro 4000 for ALL of my stitching. (Yes, I know it would be more impresive if I stitched by hand but I have to stitch a lot!) I tell you what, I wish I had a mashine too My fingers is getting hard stuff on them *Grrrrr* Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
MADMAX22 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 Great looking work. Did you make the pattern for the tooling work or did you get a pattern from somewhere. THat looks really good. Quote
BruceGibson Posted September 8, 2008 Report Posted September 8, 2008 That's amazing, Matt. Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members MattW Posted September 9, 2008 Author Members Report Posted September 9, 2008 The carving pattern is my own. I studied how scroll patterns are designed, then practiced until I had something I liked. Thanks Quote Perfection is in the details
BruceGibson Posted September 9, 2008 Report Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) The carving pattern is my own. I studied how scroll patterns are designed, then practiced until I had something I liked.Thanks That's where the magic--and the originality happens. In my opinion. I would have never thought about something like that--it's a cool take on something that's engraved on guns all over the place. Hidden in plain sight, so to speak. JB's lucky to have you on board. You can't teach that stuff. Edited September 9, 2008 by BruceGibson Quote "Don't squat with your spurs on." www.GibsonLeather.com
Members MattW Posted September 9, 2008 Author Members Report Posted September 9, 2008 Thanks Bruce. Quote Perfection is in the details
LNLeather Posted February 2, 2011 Report Posted February 2, 2011 HI I know this is an old post, but I think your work is Truly Outstanding! Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members BConklin Posted February 3, 2011 Members Report Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Well I'm happy you brought it back up to the top, Cheryl. That's some amazing work. Edited February 3, 2011 by BConklin Quote
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