Members RichLee Posted December 29, 2013 Members Report Posted December 29, 2013 So, this is a work in progress (obviously by the photos). It is originally ment to be a magnetic money clip. However, I decided to put part of my dad's automotive shop logo on it and make it a buisiness card holder instead. What are your thoughts so far? -Rich Quote
Members Halitech Posted December 29, 2013 Members Report Posted December 29, 2013 looks good and good idea to convert it to a card holder however the edges of the cards may end up getting bent in his pocket as the holder isn't as wide as the cards Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members RichLee Posted January 3, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 Here it is finished. I think it turned out pretty well.... better than I thought it would anyway looks good and good idea to convert it to a card holder however the edges of the cards may end up getting bent in his pocket as the holder isn't as wide as the cards I didnt think of that. hopefully it will work out and the old man will like it. Quote
Members Halitech Posted January 3, 2014 Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 I'm sure he'll love it and nice work. Maybe if he keeps it in a shirt pocket it won't allow the edges to get too bent Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members PsychoSmart Posted January 3, 2014 Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 Looks good to me, what made you choose to punch the holes instead of using like a diamond awl or something? Quote
Members Halitech Posted January 3, 2014 Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 Looks good to me, what made you choose to punch the holes instead of using like a diamond awl or something? It looks like the one that comes in a kit from Tandy in which case, the holes are already there to make it easier to do for the beginner Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members PsychoSmart Posted January 3, 2014 Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 It looks like the one that comes in a kit from Tandy in which case, the holes are already there to make it easier to do for the beginner Ah. I just got started myself and contemplated buying a kit just to have directions... As it is now I just practice (read as play...) until I realize I am missing tool for something i want to try. I still need a good piece of stone to work on... and an awl... and some transfer paper... and some dobbers... modelinging spoon and stylus, etc lol Quote
Members Halitech Posted January 3, 2014 Members Report Posted January 3, 2014 there will always be something you need as you go along lol if you have one near you, check out a kitchen and counter store and see if they have any samples they aren't selling anymore and you may be able to get a nice piece of granite or marble to work on cheaper then what a leather supply shop would want. I picked up one a month ago at a place near me for free that was 12"x12"x1.5". It's not pretty but it works and it is flat and polished. Quote Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members Steve132 Posted January 4, 2014 Members Report Posted January 4, 2014 I agree with Halitech. I work for Lowe's and got a 12"X12" granite sample for free. It never hurts to ask! Quote
Members RichLee Posted January 6, 2014 Author Members Report Posted January 6, 2014 Thanks for the compliments, guys. I am a beginner (this is only like my 4th or 5th project) and it did come as a kit. The only thing that I changed was putting in part of my dad's logo. I dont have the tools to put in my own holes for the stitching but that is the next thing on the list! I am really enjoying this hobby and I cant wait to get cracking on the next item! Quote
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