hidepounder Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Posted November 18, 2014 oltoot, the hair-on gusset is chrome tanned cowhide. Down at he bottom of teh bag I use veg tanned leather. Otherwise the hair would wear off from sitting on the ground. Bobby Quote
Members BondoBobCustomSaddles Posted November 18, 2014 Members Report Posted November 18, 2014 Bob you are right, it's been too long since your last post. I was suffering from withdrawal from seeing some more of your work to study, so I took a trip to Oklahoma City a couple of weeks ago, hoping that along with getting to study the work of John W. and Cary S. I might see some of your work at the C.B. museum or even better yet, run into you at the Team Roping Finals at the fair grounds. There were some Arizona cowboys there, but I didn't see you. Anyway, this bag is as usual, much to take in, and study. Absolutely a joy to look at. Bob Quote
Members silverwingit Posted November 18, 2014 Members Report Posted November 18, 2014 Bob, after all the praise so far I have but this to add. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for setting and maintaining a standard in leatherwork that we can all aspire to. Not only that, but you generously share your methods. hidepounder, you are a Prince amongst leatherworkers! Michelle Quote
Members Avgvstvs Posted November 18, 2014 Members Report Posted November 18, 2014 Wow. Just wow... I bet this will end up in a museum someday! Quote
hidepounder Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Posted November 18, 2014 Like a few others here, Bob. Your work is at the same time both inspiring and intimidating I don't know how to express AWE and ADMIRATION in English adequately, so I have to Resort to Viennese colloquial German: "Voosh! Bis ten doo deppert!" As always your work is Great, hoping to get better by seeing what others do to put the envelope and try the things that seem to be above my skills. Couldn't say anything that hasn't already been said but can ask-what's the hair? Bob, after all the praise so far I have but this to add. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for setting and maintaining a standard in leatherwork that we can all aspire to. Not only that, but you generously share your methods. hidepounder, you are a Prince amongst leatherworkers! Michelle Wow. Just wow... I bet this will end up in a museum someday! Thanks to all of you for the humbling comments!!!! I absolutely love the art we do and comments like these inspire me to strive to improve my skills. Your words are very much appreciated! Bobby Quote
Members Coho Posted November 18, 2014 Members Report Posted November 18, 2014 Your work is at a whole other level that I can only strive for after years of work. Really REALLY amazing tooling and ideas. Quote FIVE Leather , Calgary AB
hidepounder Posted November 20, 2014 Author Report Posted November 20, 2014 Thanks for the great comments everybody! Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted November 20, 2014 Contributing Member Report Posted November 20, 2014 Amazing and inspiring work Bob! Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members Grey Drakkon Posted November 20, 2014 Members Report Posted November 20, 2014 Looks like a canteen. -_- Ok for real it's so gorgeous that I'm practically nauseous with jealousy. Every last bit of it shows extreme care and planning with beautifully executed design. I also love the celtic knot blended in. So many people would try that and end up with something awkward, but you managed to make it merge together in a way that few could ever match. Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members craftsman827 Posted November 20, 2014 Members Report Posted November 20, 2014 TOP OF THE LINE ! JUST BEAUTIFUL. I have one question. Was the piece machine sewn ? If so, what machine did you use ? Seeing your work is very inspiring. Quote
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