AndyL1 Report post Posted March 29, 2015 (edited) Hey all, Just showing off a little tooling I did. Done with just two tools: modeler and a checked backgrounder (well three if you count the swivel knife on the initial cuts). Dyed using diluted Fiebings light brown, sealed and antiqued. What do you think? Comments welcome! This one is shipping out to England in the morning. I had to make it a little larger than my normal wallets to fit British Pound notes. Cheers, Andy Edited March 30, 2015 by AndyL1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Excellent...I really like it! You've nailed it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razmot Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Love it, color's perfect....nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon P Report post Posted March 30, 2015 AMAZING!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion Report post Posted March 30, 2015 I like that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Peters Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Very nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Very cool, Andy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Very nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Cool carving, Andy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calico Jack Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Looks great! What finishes did you use? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted March 30, 2015 Looks great! What finishes did you use? Thanks all! I'm in love with the way it turned out too. It's dyed with Fiebings Light brown (diluted), antiqued in my tried and true method, then sealed with a few coats of diluted Resolene. I give it some neatsfoot oil after dyeing though to recondition the leather as the alcohol tends to dry things out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texback Report post Posted March 31, 2015 That dye job really makes the indian head pop. Very nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowdiddly Report post Posted March 31, 2015 Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
istaunton Report post Posted April 2, 2015 Yeah agree with the comments above the tooling and dying work really well. Excellent work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted April 2, 2015 That dye job really makes the indian head pop. Very nice job. That dye job really makes the indian head pop. Very nice job. Looks great. Yeah agree with the comments above the tooling and dying work really well. Excellent work Thanks all! This was a fun one to make for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Can someone guide me on what products and how to use them to get a finish like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pzarkov Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Amazing face and color.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted April 27, 2015 Can someone guide me on what products and how to use them to get a finish like this? Hi Bruce, It's just dyed with Fiebing's Light Brown Pro Oil dye. It came out kind of reddish though as that's just how this particular leather accepted the dye. A happy accident I suppose. I didn't dye the Indian's face, just sealed it up really well with multiple coats of Resolene. Then I just antiqued the whole thing. Another coat of Resolene to seal the antique and all done! I should add that I dilute my dyes with denatured alcohol as the Fiebings stuff always comes out a lot darker. Amazing face and color.... Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Oh hey...Thanks Andy...I really appreciate the tips! Was the antique done with black antique? Is the Resolene just a clear coat? Thanks for your help...I really love your colors and your engraving...Your piece is just awesome! I'm getting ready to start my first wallet project as soon as i setup shop in my new basement. Your help is greatly appreciated!!!! Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyL1 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Oh hey...Thanks Andy...I really appreciate the tips! Was the antique done with black antique? Is the Resolene just a clear coat? Thanks for your help...I really love your colors and your engraving...Your piece is just awesome! I'm getting ready to start my first wallet project as soon as i setup shop in my new basement. Your help is greatly appreciated!!!! Thank you! No problem! Yeah the antique is just Tandy's black. I dilute my Resolene 50/50 with water though as I like a more mellow gloss than full strength gives. I find it's better to do a couple of light coats with diluted rather than a heavy one at full strength. Good luck on your first project! I'll stay tuned for photos of yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
