carved cinch safes

[awnova]

Hello everyone!   It's been a while since I've posted anything here, though I've been plenty busy.  Always learning something new!  I made these cinch safes recently and am pretty happy with how they turned out.  But...  I don't really have the detail stuff down yet.  I'm never exactly sure what shades to use or where to put my detail cuts.  Any suggestions? 

[awnova]

Bump.  No tips at all?  Hmmm, I must be perfect then 

[bikermutt07]

I'm new to carving so I didn't want to post a critique. Plus, I don't know what they are.

But, they are pretty.

[Colt W Knight]

I really like them. I prefer larger thread on saddle stuff.

[AngieNZ]

Only a beginner here too but they look good. Where and how are they used?

[cowboycolonel]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  Those look great, but I don't use them and nobody I know does, except for "show people".  I too like larger stitching on saddle items.  I use 5 stitches per inch and in this case, I'd be certain to cut a stitch groove.  I also prefer white (natural) thread color on saddle items that are going to be saddle tan or lighter.   These are beautiful.