Leerwerker Report post Posted November 15, 2008 Wow, this is just very much fun! No rules! No pre-planning - it just evolves .... I am talking about the stamping you can see on the photographs. The project as a whole is very well planned - in my head over many dreams ... it will be a very practical item I am making for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted November 16, 2008 Here is another part of the same project - don't quite know why I did not do this part last? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted November 16, 2008 Looks to be the guts of a leather tool pouch. It's too square-ish to be a briefcase. As for the stamping design......put down the tools, step away from the LSD, it will be alright. Actually, I kinda like the free form flow of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SStewart Report post Posted November 30, 2008 (edited) I think you're making a footrest or Ottoman. Kind of like some I've seen in Egypt and I would imagine...in Turkey. Edited November 30, 2008 by SStewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted November 30, 2008 I bet it is going to be a bag of some sort!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted November 30, 2008 i dont know what its going to be, but i love the free design that you have stamped...very nice flow to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboysaddlemaker Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Looks like maybe a file folder. Nice use of several stamping tools to create a a cool design! Alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted November 30, 2008 Case/bag for quilter's supplies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toot Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Hey there, Leer.. Great imagination.. I'm wayyy new here, but I'm wondering if you could explain/describe what tools you used to achieve the ""constricting"" (?) basketweave I see in the bottom right hand corner???? PLEASE............... Thanks, Toot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Hey there, Leer.. Great imagination..I'm wayyy new here, but I'm wondering if you could explain/describe what tools you used to achieve the ""constricting"" (?) basketweave I see in the bottom right hand corner???? PLEASE............... Thanks, Toot Looks like three different sizes of basketweave tools to me. I'm sure Leerworker will correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted December 1, 2008 No clue, but the stampin' looks spiffy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Hey there, Leer.. Great imagination..I'm wayyy new here, but I'm wondering if you could explain/describe what tools you used to achieve the ""constricting"" (?) basketweave I see in the bottom right hand corner???? PLEASE............... Thanks, Toot Hi Toot, The tool is an off-the-shelf Craftool 6511-00 You start in the very corner with very closely spaced impressions and then move them further away as you go further from the center of the circle. Here is a close up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Now I have the second side stamped, this time completely symmetrical, whole project covered in X-1 dressing and the brass domed rivets put on what will be the bottom a 'legs' for the bag to stand on so that the bare leather will be somewhat protected ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toot Report post Posted December 4, 2008 COOL........ Thanks, Toot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted December 4, 2008 Lookin good I stand by my guess that it is a case to hold quilting supplies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted December 4, 2008 I love your posts, and your designs, Johan. Both are very imaginative. Can't wait to see the results. Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboysaddlemaker Report post Posted December 4, 2008 Magazine rack/holder?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted December 9, 2008 Come one... enough with the tease... you havent posted back in a few days... LOL Love the free flow, and the symmetrical side.... bottom part looks to be able 2 foot by 1 foot... you making a suit case? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leerwerker Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Well, Now the handles are attached to the bag - yes it is a bag I am designing as I proceed (I had the basic idea when I started). Quilting supplies? NO, not when I am using it ... but it is an all purpose carry bag that will have interchangeable interiors. If I want to carry my braiding supplies, I will just lift out the personal compartments and insert the braiding box! And Whatever else I may find a need for ... I used the new braided cord to stitch the handles and thought the lighter color will give a nice contrast, but it looks a bit like dirty white thread to me now. So The rest of the bag will be stitched with a nice red brown thread in the same threads. Tandy really has a winner with these waxed braided threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBarton Report post Posted December 11, 2008 I was thinking it was going to be a case for a traveling stamping master. A music man of lederkraft, the Johnny Appleseed of dreams on skin. I saw you traveling the world and leaving a wake of starry eyed new leather workers taking up the craft. :-) Really REALLY nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted December 11, 2008 It's going to be a portfolio for an artist.(Large watercolor/pen&ink, etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted December 11, 2008 I was thinking it was going to be a case for a traveling stamping master. A music man of lederkraft, the Johnny Appleseed of dreams on skin. I saw you traveling the world and leaving a wake of starry eyed new leather workers taking up the craft. I see we have at least one entrant for the 2008 Leatherworker.net prize for literature... A hugely extravagant turn of phrase, John, but very welcome nonetheless. Forget the leatherwork - you ought to be a writer! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Now That is ART! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
