JustWakinUp Report post Posted December 13, 2008 Ok, Few weeks back i got a call and was asked to do a harmonica case. I mentioned to the lady that there are far better people for the job. She said she didn't care, she wanted me to do it. Well here's my attempt. (Be Gentle) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted December 13, 2008 Fantastic job !!! Not an attempt but you got it top notch! Art Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted December 13, 2008 I would say she chose the right guy for the job. Lovely job of bringing out all the natural textures and tones of the leather! Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted December 13, 2008 That is too dad-gum cool! Nothing to be gentle about there, very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickybobby Report post Posted December 13, 2008 You nailed it!! Nice job, she picked the right guy for the task!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted December 13, 2008 That tri-weave stamping looks AMAZING. Don't be shy; you did a great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Report post Posted December 13, 2008 Wow, that's what leather is supposed to look like. Beautiful job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted December 13, 2008 this is a stunning piece of work!!! the tri weave is divine!!! very classy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted December 13, 2008 Nicely done.... Very nicely done. Your customer is going to be very pleased. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calanneh Report post Posted December 13, 2008 What's there to be gentle about? You did a fantastic job!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted December 13, 2008 Well here's my attempt. (Be Gentle) When I make covers for books or portfolios, I sometimes have the same issue I noticed on your project. It's that "off-center" decoration (the eagle) that looks fine when the project is unfolded and open, but either too close to the fold or edge when folded. For me it's an aesthetic issue. I've tried many ways to get it aligned, but often the final trimming and sewing or lacing make it look "off-center" and it drives me crazy. Bob Stelmack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustWakinUp Report post Posted December 13, 2008 When I make covers for books or portfolios, I sometimes have the same issue I noticed on your project. It's that "off-center" decoration (the eagle) that looks fine when the project is unfolded and open, but either too close to the fold or edge when folded. For me it's an aesthetic issue. I've tried many ways to get it aligned, but often the final trimming and sewing or lacing make it look "off-center" and it drives me crazy. Bob Stelmack Oh when i folded this thing I just about wen tthrough the roof, but It's what turned out. If you ever figure out that little diddy please let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted December 13, 2008 The way I found that works for me is to do all my layout measuring from the centerline out, remembering to allow for a fold allowance depending on the total thickness of the item ie. 1 or 2 layers and add a quarter inch, works most of the time! So on that case you have 4 layers of leather and 2 layers of harmonicas and 2 fold allowances plus a quarter inch, before centering the design, if that makes any sense at all. Oh...... then you have to figure in a border area. LOL Sometimes it turns out better just doing the whole thing on the fly and living with the results.......I like it and I am sure the harp player will be estatic about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthPaw Report post Posted December 14, 2008 nice job, very clean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted December 14, 2008 Oh when i folded this thing I just about wen tthrough the roof, but It's what turned out. If you ever figure out that little diddy please let me know. I also try and be careful not to put a carved and beveled line on a curve...very easy for it to crack through to the lining after repeated foldings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greybeard Report post Posted December 15, 2008 Sweet job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted December 16, 2008 Very good looking harmonica case!!! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patarc Report post Posted December 16, 2008 very nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
celticleather Report post Posted December 17, 2008 Only one word for that . . . exquisite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted December 17, 2008 That did turn out very nice. That basket weave is great, I wish I could get mine to look that neat and orderly when i do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnBarton Report post Posted March 13, 2009 When I make covers for books or portfolios, I sometimes have the same issue I noticed on your project. It's that "off-center" decoration (the eagle) that looks fine when the project is unfolded and open, but either too close to the fold or edge when folded. For me it's an aesthetic issue. I've tried many ways to get it aligned, but often the final trimming and sewing or lacing make it look "off-center" and it drives me crazy. Bob Stelmack The way I do it is to start from the edge and work back towards the curve. So when you bend the piece your visible working area for things to be "centered" is the point where the curve ends to the edge. Mark the center of that space and you will find that your decoration achieves the visual center that you want. For example if you want to measure it from the true center and the curve were 1" then lay out the piece and mark .5" from each side then from there to the edge and take the center of that. I just prefer to kind of eye it starting from the edge and measuring back to the curve. Seems to work most of the time :-) Thank you Bob for all of your great tutorials on PSLAC. Well worth the price of admission many many many times over. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
