wendlynne Report post Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) VERY new to leather work, a designer/seamstress by trade. I'm quite interested in vintage leatherwork, and although the cowgirl part of me enjoys traditional/sheridan style carving, I'm curious about the classic art nouveau bags of the 1910-30s era. Meeker Leather company was based in Joplin and open until the 80s, but their 20s/30s work is my area of interest. Some examples I've pinned are available here, or another sample bag here. Is this just figural work that's waaay over my head? Most of the instructions/tutorials I can find for beginners focus on textured backgrounds and beveling akin to saddle making, and this work is so smooth and clean. They weren't using some single, large panel die were they? I can't even discern enough to know if this is hand carved or something more mass-produced. If this is just figural work, if anyone could recommend tutorials or books that might help someone headed in this direction rather than the traditional work, I sure would appreciate it. So far my little 15 or so 70s era craftools aren't at ALL able to make anything remotely this refined =p Thanks in advance for your time! Edited May 13, 2015 by wendlynne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tontotex Report post Posted June 12, 2015 If you post your questions in the floral and sheridan carving section of the forum you will probably get some really good info. Carving is pretty much the same technique only different subject matter.Most of the tools are available , bevelers, carving knife modeling tools etc I don't carve, so i cant be of a lot more help. I have seen a lot of really neat and different carving on pinterest. I am a junker at heart and love your direction....best of luck ac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
