Rifle Sling -- First Time With Stamped Name

[flerg777]

Here's my latest project, a rifle sling. I designed the mule deer head (if anyone is interested, I can post the drawing) because I couldn't find a mule deer pattern that I liked. I also couldn't find a buck with big enough antlers that were also able to fit inside the sling's dimensions, who also had a handsome face. I wound up putting a young buck's face on an old buck's rack.

This is also my first time working with the big letters. It was scary, but I faked the confidence and stamped them in.

[Kulafarmer]

Somebody will be stoked on Christmas morning,,,

Nice

[Halitech]

Looks good, I like the way you resisted the area around the name so it shows lighter then the rest of the sling

what sized letters did you use to stamp the name?

[x101airborne]

Gorgeous. If I had that and someone else had a feather in their ear we would both be tickled pink!

Great job!

[flerg777]

Thanks, folks! The stamps are 3/4".

Thanks, folks! The stamps are 3/4".

[bland]

Very nice! I would be interested in seeing the mule deer drawing you used.

[flerg777]

Thanks! I am trying to share the sketch. I think I have to get to a computer (I'm on my phone right now.)

[flerg777]

Bland, here's the sketch. Feel free to use it, but if you can, please post a pic!

[stu925]

Looks great, I'd be happy to put that on my rifle. Pretty nerve wracking the first time you use those stamps isn't it? Always thinking "if I screw this up I have to start all over again". Good work

[flerg777]

Thanks! Nerve wracking is the proper name, for sure.

[bland]

Thanks. I haven't done any figure carving but this gives me something to try maybe a wallet is in the future.

[flerg777]

Just be sure to carve the nose a smidge bigger than you think. At least, that's what I felt helped me.