Faux Leather Tooling Pyrography On Gourd

[gourd70]

Hi. I haven't actually started working with leather. I work on gourds, and have practicing a technique used on gourds that is based on leather tooling. We burn the designs with a woodburner tool.I have been working on a Sheridan-style design. I've attached a picture. Would like some feedback on how I can improve the design for a more "true" Sheridan-style look. Thanks.

[benlilly1]

I think it looks FANTASTIC! I've carved gourds in the past but I just couldn't stand the dust. I'll leave the gourd work to you. You do a nice job!

[Studio-N]

Stunning work. I've always loved gourds.

[craftsman827]

To make it look more true, you need some decoritive cuts , on the leaves, & flowers.

[benlilly1]

Good point Craftsman827... I missed that!

[gourd70]

Thank you all for your input. I'm hoping to make the next one have a better flow from one circle to the other, and a little less "viney". I will try adding more distinctive lines for the decorative cuts. As soon as I can afford some good leather working tools, I'd like to actually tool leather, then add it to a gourd. I'm getting good practice for making the patterns this way.

[WScott]

That is beautiful!

Keep up the good work and keep showing us the results

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

I see a lot of gourd work here, but this is a new take on it for me. I like that look.

[Undeadzombiehunter]

This is fantastic. Great job.

[Arbo]

How did you get the white highlites around the details? Love the work! I do some pyrography as well.