Members David Bruce Posted April 9, 2014 Members Report Posted April 9, 2014 Here's a little case that I just finished. The tooling is based off of an old botanical illustration. I used calfskin for the lining this time around and applied the dye and tankote with an airbrush. I had planned to dye the lilies different colors but thought it looked nice as is. Let me know what you think. Quote
Members Rohn Posted April 9, 2014 Members Report Posted April 9, 2014 I like the outside fine. Your stitching looks good and fine a fine job on the tooling. Inside is good too but that color is just too bright for me. Quote
Members David Bruce Posted April 9, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) Sorry about the poor camera phone photos. The interior is your standard red and not crazy bright. Edited April 9, 2014 by David Bruce Quote
Members Rohn Posted April 9, 2014 Members Report Posted April 9, 2014 Ok, That explains it then. You did a great job there. Quote
Members Neillo Posted April 13, 2014 Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 Very nice work David! I love the concho, how the thread contrasts with the leather on the outside and the general simplicity and crispness of your tooling! One question: is the leather on the inside veg tan and how did you treat the edges where they meet? Keep up the good work! Quote
Members David Bruce Posted April 13, 2014 Author Members Report Posted April 13, 2014 The inside is veg tan calf skin. I sand the edges, bevel, wet and burnish with saddle soap and a piece of denim, dye and coat with tan kote. Eventually, I plan on getting a drill press and burnishing attachment. Quote
Members Razmot Posted April 14, 2014 Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 Nice work, got a good reaction from the women in this house! Quote
Members MonicaJacobson Posted April 14, 2014 Members Report Posted April 14, 2014 I love the concho and the carving. Really awesome. Quote
King's X Posted April 15, 2014 Report Posted April 15, 2014 Looks really nice....you have a winner there! Quote
Members Wild Bill46 Posted April 15, 2014 Members Report Posted April 15, 2014 I really, really, like your Lilly design, And your clean tooling is superb !!!!! however, I'm not too excited about the interior, but your execution with lacing and clear airbrushing is very good. Quote
Members Wild Bill46 Posted April 15, 2014 Members Report Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry David, I inadvertantly typed Lacing , it should have read Stitching, my apologies Quote
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