stelmackr Posted December 13, 2008 Report 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 Bob Stelmack Desert Leathercraft LLC Former Editor of the, RawHide Gazette, for the Puget Sound Leather Artisans Co-Op, 25 years of doing it was enough...
Members JustWakinUp Posted December 13, 2008 Author Members Report 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
Contributing Member Jordan Posted December 13, 2008 Contributing Member Report 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
Members SouthPaw Posted December 14, 2008 Members Report Posted December 14, 2008 nice job, very clean Quote SouthPawArt.com Southpaw Art - Etsy
steveb Posted December 14, 2008 Report 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
Members Greybeard Posted December 15, 2008 Members Report Posted December 15, 2008 Sweet job! Quote Never Stop Learning..... https://www.facebook.com/Greybeardtc/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Art-of-Being-Me-Richard-Lane-617168155076456/
TomSwede Posted December 16, 2008 Report Posted December 16, 2008 Very good looking harmonica case!!! Tom Quote Confucius - Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. --------------------------------------------- www.1eye1.se blogg.1eye1.se
Members celticleather Posted December 17, 2008 Members Report Posted December 17, 2008 Only one word for that . . . exquisite! Quote When everyone is somebody, then no one's anybody
MADMAX22 Posted December 17, 2008 Report 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
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