Bob Blea Report post Posted September 4, 2014 I haven't posted anything that I've made here in a while, so here is a notebook I finished recently. It's designed to hold a 5x8 notepad and has a large Celtic knot design on the front and a smaller version of the same knot on the back. It has double loop lacing all around the edges, and one internal pocket. Any comments or questions are welcome. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Bob, that is beautiful. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Wow! nice work there Bob!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionfly Report post Posted September 4, 2014 I've seen the tool you used in the corners at the store and I always wondered how in the world you would use it! Fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Thanks all! I don't know why I don't spend more time making Celtic things versus western floral. I always like how they turn out and they always generate a lot of interest in my shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 4, 2014 That looks awesome, Bob. I love celtic knots. And I really like two different kinds of backgrounding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieLee Report post Posted September 4, 2014 That's great! And I'm with ya on the Celtic stuff. And thanks - now I know why I need those two backgrounder tools. The contrast between them sets off the knot-work beautifully. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Yes, bargrounders really do a good job of darkening the background inside the knots, and they pick up antique very well. You can kind of get that effect with a checkered backgrounder, but it doesn't work as well. It makes the knot work really stand out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HippieLee Report post Posted September 4, 2014 bar grounder going on my shopping list right now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Plan on some practice time with them. They definitely have a learning curve and some people just hate them. You have to be really consistent with the force you strike the tool with and keep the rows lined up for it to look even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Looks Great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manypawz Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg528it Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Fantastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Thanks all for the very kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
srtolly Report post Posted September 5, 2014 Beautiful. I have always liked the Celtic Knots. God Bless, Scott Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted September 5, 2014 I like the execution. It almost makes me think of this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Thanks Shtoink, that is a nice cover! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
builderofstuff Report post Posted September 10, 2014 Looks amazing. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zfcjr67 Report post Posted September 11, 2014 I like the knot and the background changes. It was stated before it really brings out the knot and the design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shtoink Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks Shtoink, that is a nice cover! I hope I didn't cause anyone to think this is my work. This was a screenshot right from the movie and I had nothing to do with it. Sorry for any disappointment/confusion it may have caused. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madadh Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Bob, nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks again for the nice comments all! Shtoink, I realized what movie it was from. I didn't remember it until you posted the picture but I like the layout of the cover. It would be a fun challenge to try and make since the snake-knot would need to be an applique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatehunt Report post Posted September 11, 2014 Nice and clean tooling, and grey workmanship! That was supposed to read "Great" not grey! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted September 15, 2014 Ha! thanks tatehunt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
