SCOUTER Report post Posted January 24, 2008 This is a work in progress, I'm NOT a big fan of birds of prey. (I raise Pigeons) They are both deadly and beautiful. There is NO dye or paint on this just a little heat :flame: For REALISM --It's all in the "EYES" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted January 24, 2008 got to love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Ok so heres a post from someone who likes birds of prey. I've been photographing them in the wild mainly because it's really challenging to not be spotted by those razorsharp eyes of theirs. That's some nice carving and tooling, you did good with the feathers. Looks like some kind of hawk or possibly kite. Nice work there and hope you'll be posting the final result! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Really, really nice! One of the best examples of realistic carving I've seen on this site! Congrats, -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regis Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Scouter, Great peice of artwork. What was source of heat (iron, torch, or)? Thanks for showing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice Scooter.... I like you wildlife carvings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted January 24, 2008 For someone who doesn't like them, you did an awfully fine job of tooling one! Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice it is an exelent piece of art work, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Now that is a really nice carving. I really like the feather work. Very very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted January 24, 2008 This is a work in progress, I'm NOT a big fan of birds of prey. (I raise Pigeons) They are both deadly and beautiful. There is NO dye or paint on this just a little heat :flame: For REALISM --It's all in the "EYES" You raise *PIGEONS*?! Lucky thing you live so far away - You won't be able to blame *ME* for the disappearance of any of yours! Bwa ha ha ha ha.... :D Very nice job. It helps to know birds I guess! What will you use this for? That would look great on any number of things. And very clever use of heat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks much! Swede, Brent- It's not that I don't want to like them but when you see a bird that you raised from a chick snatched out of the air by a Hawk or Falcon you get a little Jaded! Regis- I use PYROGRAPHY tools to "burn" the leather. It is very easy and a LOT of fun. It's basically just a glorified soldering iron with heat control and different tips. II use the system you see here but there are many different systems. http://www.carvertools.com/ I have this belief that Leatherworkers are artists that like using natural materials. I bet that most leatherworkers would also enjoy Pyrography, Woodcarving, Decoy making, engraving... It's this strong urge to create something from nothing. All part of the strange DNA that runs thru our blood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indypbear Report post Posted January 25, 2008 Scouter, That is awesome . You've got a good grasp of the feathers and other features. Try to get a hold of one of the Robb Barr Leather Art videos. He has made around 18 different VHS & DVDs that teach the carving, embossing and coloring. If Hide Crafter doesn't have them let me know and i'll hook you up with a resource. Keep on Toolin' Indy "an OLD Scouter" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
