Members cjartist Posted April 16, 2017 Members Report Posted April 16, 2017 So I was inspired by StormCrow's post about making a splattered wallet, to try out some marbling. So these were just some scrap pieces I had lying about. Full of scars and blemishes. I experimented with some suminagashi inks. I sealed them with super shene because it seems to make the color more vibrant. The blue green one on the right is only half covered with supershene (not sure if you can notice in these pics). The yellow and purple one was an oops because I actually dyed the wrong side of the leather. LOL I think there is a lot of potential here. I did a tiny bit of stamping and carving on the left hand one to see if it would screw it up in any way. Took the tools just fine although it is only 3 to 4 ounce leather. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members battlemunky Posted April 17, 2017 Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 Super cool looking! Quote
Members cjartist Posted April 17, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 Thanks BattleMunky. I think I am going to try and make a simple wallet using this technique. I think it should be an interesting look. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
bikermutt07 Posted April 17, 2017 Report Posted April 17, 2017 These look much better. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members cjartist Posted April 17, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 I made some more today and began working on a simple wallet. I'll throw up pics of that once It's done. I have never perfected my stitching and prefer to lace. So, I decided to put these pieces for sale in my Etsy shop for those that are better at making smalls than I am Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Stetson912 Posted April 17, 2017 Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 You used suminagashi inks? Have you noticed any bleeding or rub off or anything? I'm curious how leather dye will work in place of suminagashi inks. I'll have to try it. Did you do anything to prepare the water? I know you don't do anything Hing to the water with suminagashi but you do with European marbling. Just curious about the process. Looks super cool Quote
Members cjartist Posted April 17, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 I tried fiebings leather dye first. Seems like it should have worked because it is alcohol based, but it didn't work for me. So yes, I used suminagshi inks on top of straight water. I have not experienced any rub off, but I have found is that using oil after these inks is not good. It tends to fade the color. Sealing it with resolene or super shene works quite well though. It really is a fun little project. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Stetson912 Posted April 17, 2017 Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 Awesome thanks. One more question. How did you float the inks? With a brush or dropper or something else? Quote
Members cjartist Posted April 17, 2017 Author Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 I bought some sumi brushes and used those. Just need a brush that holds a good deal of ink. Having the pointed tip like the Asian ones do, helps also. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members Stetson912 Posted April 17, 2017 Members Report Posted April 17, 2017 Ah I see. I'll definitely have to try this thanks for the info Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.