freak Report post Posted January 30, 2008 LOL !!!! and ya'll came me freak. LOL !! Thank you all very much, i mean it, thank you. (love those commercials) . I have a guy down the road (out there by you Mike) that's making me a pen out of deer antler . I should be picking it up this weekend. Then this one and "Blondie" will be delivered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted January 30, 2008 Puh-TOO-ey! :D Kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted January 30, 2008 ....um...err....no, no thats not it..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maeshin Report post Posted January 31, 2008 You're too hard on yourself ^_^ It looks amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indypbear Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Freak, Well if Kevin, the wallet King, is speechless (for now) I'll jump in and tell you that it's "boootyfull". Gota question though regarding the pen/pencil loop! Why do you choose to place it on the outside edge rather than on the inside? I know you've got some logic to it! I really like the subtle use of the oak leaf l & r in the background. It adds a special touch that makes me feel like I've found an artist's secret message. You've put a lot of artistic thought into the design or it just pours out of you naturally. The borders. basket weaves and wood grain kick (that's a good thing). Where did you get those great initials? I know they can't be a 3D stamp. Best regards, Indy Freak__s_notebook_inside1.pdf Freak__s_notebook_inside1.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted January 31, 2008 Freak, that's really awesome work. I especially like the initials with the "swirly swoopy" things on them. You did a great job on this piece. How do you do the woodgrain? Freehand with a swivel knife I'm guessing. Great looking piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted February 1, 2008 Thank you all very much !! indypbear, I've been toying with the idea of moving the pen holder. No real reason for where it is now. At first i was planing on puting a holder on each side. One on top of the other so when the pen is in, it acts as a lock. I've seen it done of others. But,, i've been thinking of moving it to the middle or maybe across the top , above the pad of paper. About the initials , if you look back a few post i posted a link to the font i used. Grumpy, on the woodgrain i just cut lines with the swivel knife , then i go back over them with a molding spoon. I'm still playing with the effect. We need to get Kevin the King to show us how it's really done. KK does some of the nicest and realistic wood grain in leather i've seen. He's threatin to do a tutorial on woodgrain before. I'm ready for it , aren't you ??? Just to pass the time i've added a flask for this one and blondie. I'll be delivering them on Monday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin King Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Now i've got it........................... wait for it........................ wait for it...................................... Heres my official freak fan club t-shirt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted February 5, 2008 I think that a woodgrain tutorial would be a great opportunity to learn at the feet of the King. Hey Kev, how can I join the fan club? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leather Bum Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Yeah, that's definitely an eye-catching piece there. . . You did a sweet job on it! I really like the clean look with the contrasting colors -- natural background and lace, pleasant tan theme, and a nice highlighting antique. Well-done. Now what exactly was your procedure for antiquing it? L'Bum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted February 5, 2008 really nice! love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveb Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Now i've got it...........................wait for it........................ wait for it...................................... Heres my official freak fan club t-shirt. mmmm - very flattering...lol.. steveb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomSwede Report post Posted April 14, 2008 How come I've missed this!!! This is freaking awsome!! I just love it, all of it but even though that frontmotif is so beautiful I 've gotta say that the lettering on the back is to die for. I'm absolutely stunned, this thread go down my favourites for inspirational use for sure! Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
