BearMan Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Hi Everybody,,, Here is another Bible cover ready to go. A few years ago I made one like this for a Preacher so that he was able to quickly lift the Bible out while he was at the Pulpit. The tall welt holds the Bible in, as well as the notes under the flaps. They are somewhat of a pain to sew because of the welt. Thanks for looking,,, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted November 14, 2014 That, is thoroughly impressive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymender Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Wonderful, wonderful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Ed that's beautiful. Cheryl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Really nice work! Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Absolutely beautiful! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halitech Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Great work and interesting way of holding everything in. Never would have thought about doing that to hold the bible in during transport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks for all your wonderful comments! Sorry about the delay getting back to this post,,, I didnt recieve any notifications about comments being made. Thanks Again,,, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
resqman Report post Posted November 16, 2014 I like the idea that it looks like it was not dyed or colored. This treatment highlights your carving and tooling. Also shows you fully understand and can perform traditional Sheridan style while most of the work you have shared here is more leaf oriented. Well executed and a testament to your high skill level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Looks really nice all 'round. Good thoughtful design, and well executed. I'm really intrigued by the curved basketweave. I don't think I've ever seen that done before! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks resqman,,, seems like you know a lot about my work. Yes,,, it's true,,, I'm not biq on most of the Sheridan designs. I can do them,, they are just not my favorites. I'm a lot more for the natural designs. I'm just finishing up a wallet with lots of small & smaller leaves,,, & it has a deer on it also. I will post it once I get done with it. Bill,,, I've been doing the curved basketweave for so long,,, doing them streight feels funny to me. Actually it's pretty easy to curve it,,, just takes a cpl techniques,,, & practice. Thanks again for all the wonderful comments! Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kracker Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Wow stunning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted November 18, 2014 BearMan -------------------------------- Absolutely Georgious !!!!!!! Your craftsmanship is wonderful, And as I see it, precisely perfect ! Thanks you so very much for sharing your Bible. ---------------------------- Wild Bill46 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coho Report post Posted November 18, 2014 Fantastic tooling and dye shading ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks Again,,, Wild Bill,,, I see that you are in North Ga,,, guess where it went too?? A little south east of Lookout Mt. Coho,,, all the color is with spirit dye,,, & a couple brushes. Thanks for all the kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted November 22, 2014 One of the best bibel covers I have seen here....super nice work, great tooling and detailed stamping all soooo clean !! Well done !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Thanks Jimbob,,, I really appreciate that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve75 Report post Posted December 1, 2014 Outstanding workmanship! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Wow!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks Jon & Steve!! I have it's twin in the workshop right now. A person that saw this one in person insiste on the same design. The main difference is that the "twin" willo be a regular design,,, that doesnt have the big welt. Thanks Again,,, Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jempy Report post Posted December 14, 2014 Here in Belgium we say for such a result, "Wow - that's wonderful beautiful".There have been many hours of work.Very nicely colored.Beautiful finishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites