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Bob,

Out standing work again. Question: Do you slick by hand or use power slickers and the like?

Comment: I would have dyed the edges of the interior pieces as well, just to give this edges a little more definition, but you're making me think I need to take some art classes to be able to draw patterns like that.

Just WOW. :jawdropper:

Marlon

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sodapop, Art, Bruce, Crystal, Rick, Troy, MADMAX22, HARVEY, Bree, Jim, Hilly, 8thsinner, Tom, pete, Kevin, Johnny, Bonnie, McJeep, Marlon......

Thank you all for your comments and kind words, I appreciate them all! The support received here LW is inspiring......so, more to come!

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Bob,

Question: Do you slick by hand or use power slickers and the like?

Marlon,

Here's my process: I edge, wet the edge, liberally apply Fiebings bar saddlesoap to the edge, mechinically slick with heavy canvas sparingly impregnated with Fiebings paste soap (approx 1750 rpm). Next, I hand slick with a rub stick and then dye the edges, making sure I get good penetration and full coverage (spirit dye). When the dye is dry, I wipe off the residue (re-dye anything I'm not ahppy with), slick again mechanically with parafin coated canvas (1750 rpm), remove the residue with a cloth, polish with a clean, dry soft cloth. And there you have it! I will say, however, that this process is continually evolving as I learn new tips and discover new products and methods.

Hope this helps....

Bob

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Bob,

your work is beautiful. first the organizer and now the folio. Both are amazing pieces of work and exhibit your talent for pattern creation. i think both are outstanding.

David Theobald

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Love your work Bob,

and your touch to make everything look so finished, Wow:-)

"He who works with his hands is a laborer.

He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman.

He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist"

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Thank you both David and Tina! More to come!

Bob

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very wonderful work,rich contents

It is made me have a desire to carve it after looking the work. :specool:

bobocat

That's a very nice compliment bobocat, I appreciate it!

Bob

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Man that's Beautiful! I hope to get to that point someday.

Todd

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