Frederiek Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Hi everyone, This is my second guitar strap. I made it for a good friend of mine, who wanted to have one made by me but found the flowers a little bit unsuitable for his metal band performances ;-) So I tried a Norse/Celtic design and came up with this, a snake and knotwork. Initial sketch: Drying from tooling, unstaged but appropriate background with dragon egg, Game of Thrones and axe: And the final result. Bloody difficult getting the strap in one nice picture. Not to indemnify, but the pics sure don't do the real thing much honour! The colours look a lot different out of the harsh sunlight. So you'll just have to take my word for it ;-) I can only see the many mistakes I made so I'm very curious about your opinions, any input is appreciated! Frederiek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geckostraps Report post Posted July 29, 2014 Very cool!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Thanks! I have a feeling this section of the forum doesn't get a lot of visits... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina Report post Posted July 30, 2014 I have a feeling this section of the forum doesn't get a lot of visits... A little tip...Put your new stuff in the "Show off!!" forum. Things will be moved after they've been there for a while to the right section by moderators :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Oh cool, I didn't know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Nice lookin' strap!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted July 30, 2014 Super cool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted July 31, 2014 I really like your design, it looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeG Report post Posted July 31, 2014 You've balanced the design so well with the dragon on the front and the design running over the shoulder and down the back. A lot of thought went into the layout -- very well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie1968 Report post Posted July 31, 2014 Nice work. Flows very well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Cool strap. I can just see that I would have been cussing a lot trying to figure out which color goes where on the "celtic knot" part of the dragon. I have had to get creative on a few guitar straps because guys tell me they don't want a country/western or cowboy guitar strap. The first time someone asked me that, I hadn't realized that my guitar straps were "cowboy" guitar straps, I just thought that is how guitar straps were supposed to be made. Edited August 1, 2014 by Colt W Knight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks everyone, for your kind words! Colt, I think the western style is sort of embedded in this craft. To me that is one of the things I find attractive about it, particularly florals and basketweaves. The association with country/western must have something to do with shared origins! Although I love the traditional designs I try to step out of the comfort zone so to say. I must confess that sometimes turns out disastrous, but that's part of the fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted August 1, 2014 Frederiek if all you can see are the many 'flaws' I must be blind. I think it's a beautiful strap, very intricate and visually interesting. A beautiful strap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted August 3, 2014 Ah well, I'm my own worst critic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted August 4, 2014 Frederick, Im afraid I'll need to side with Cheryl , I see no flaws at all, but I also see where your coming from, Im my most valuable critic. and Im hard on myself. Thought out, Design, Exicution. looks flawless. you've nailed this piece ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frederiek Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
