Craftaid Issue

[Timo]

I don't usually use craftaids but my wife insisted on a Tandy craftaid with a horse head. Anyway my problem is the dotted lines. Its says not to carve the dotted lines but to use a modeling tool. No matter what I try it seems to leave the dotted lines. Does anyone know how to work these dotted lines properly? Thanks in advance for any help Timo

[Northmount]

Make sure the leather is cased properly, then apply a little more pressure. Some lines you may want to bevel with a figure carving stamp / beveller like the crafftool F895 (there are smaller and larger versions).

Tom

[Timo]

Thanks Tom. I had thought about using a beveller but thought maybe I was missing something because it said to use a modeling tool. Will give it a try thanks.

[Chief31794]

On dotted lines, I normally use a modeling tool with a small ball on the end, then I eradicate the dotted line with a smooth depression from the ball end, works for me. Depending on the item, I then sometimes use a small spoon modeling tool to psuedo bevel one sie or other of the drawn line.

Chief

[Timo]

Thanks Chief. Maybe I'll try that first. I can always bevel over if it doesn't come out right. Much appreciated for the help.