Creating Croc And Alligator Texture On Veg Tan

[landm42006]

ALCON,

As the title states, what ideas or guidance do you have for a fledgling leather worker trying to imitate the look of croc or alligator on veg tan?

I'm not looking for the raised / high ridged scales that a whole piece one can purchase from Tandy can get, I'm looking for that segmented look that the plates or scales make, almost (to me) looks like a dried lake bed.

Are there any tricks using a bone folder, or is there a stamp that is out there that could be suggested?

Thanks so much for any advice.

Regards, Marty

[handsw]

The book Finesse figure carving by Al Stohlman is great for all animal textures and explains all the stamps required to do them. At page 132 you can find the section for reptiles and amphibians.

[DS STRAPS]

I would say either buy the alligator printed veg tan leather

http://www.tandyleather.com/en-usd/search/searchresults/9151-11.aspx

or print out what ever image you like of alligator scales and get to transferring it to leather

http://previews.123rf.com/images/charnsitr/charnsitr1207/charnsitr120700014/14379481-dark-green-crocodile-skin-texture-as-a-wallpaper-Stock-Photo-texture.jpg

[stelmackr]

Please see this:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=63812&hl=swamp

Bob Stelmack