Boriqua Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Just a couple I thought might inspire some new ideas. While I enjoy using my stamps as intended I dont feel married to the idea of using them as such. They are just stamps and I am always experimenting with stamping with objects in my shed, electrical caps and so on make great impressions, but I also like to see what else I can do with some of my traditional stamps. The first is a basketweave ... kinda wanted it to feel like the old plaster walls with brick showing through that you find in old NYC buildings. The second is supposed to represent dragon Flesh. The stamp is pretty awesome when used as a traditional pattern but I had this idea of an old dragon who had been in many a scrap and portions of his scales were hacked away leaving his gnarly flesh exposed. He died while feasting on knight and I acquired his flesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZNightwolf Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Nice outside the box stuff. Makes for a 100% unique piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 You are awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Looks great. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormcrow Report post Posted May 9, 2017 I really like those I've not seen anything like that before, almost makes me want to try stamping again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted May 9, 2017 I really enjoy your stuff. Killer ingenuity! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjartist Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Dragon flesh ... so awesome!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted May 9, 2017 Fantastic as usual Alex. I wish there was more of a market over this way for holsters (Australian gun laws) as work like yours is always so inspiring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted May 10, 2017 I like both but the dragon flesh rules. Rodney Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark842 Report post Posted May 10, 2017 I really dig the dragon flesh! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sporty1 Report post Posted May 10, 2017 Great work! My experiments never look that good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 8:04 PM, rodneywt1180b said: I like both but the dragon flesh rules. Rodney What he said. That dragon flesh is awesome! Your dye job on it is perfect for bringing out all of the awesomeness. Beautifully executed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstar61 Report post Posted May 24, 2017 They both look incredible. What stamp is that you used for the dragon scales? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matchlock Report post Posted May 24, 2017 On 2017-05-09 at 2:41 PM, Boriqua said: Just a couple I thought might inspire some new ideas. While I enjoy using my stamps as intended I dont feel married to the idea of using them as such. They are just stamps and I am always experimenting with stamping with objects in my shed, electrical caps and so on make great impressions, but I also like to see what else I can do with some of my traditional stamps. The first is a basketweave ... kinda wanted it to feel like the old plaster walls with brick showing through that you find in old NYC buildings. The second is supposed to represent dragon Flesh. The stamp is pretty awesome when used as a traditional pattern but I had this idea of an old dragon who had been in many a scrap and portions of his scales were hacked away leaving his gnarly flesh exposed. He died while feasting on knight and I acquired his flesh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matchlock Report post Posted May 24, 2017 You have a unique eye when it comes to stamps and their use. You "see" what many others don't see and that is one of the things that make a great leather crafter. These designs are quite beautiful and make the entire job very unique. Well done, and thank you for showing them. Bud r de Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Awesome work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
churchjw Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Love the dragon flesh one. Do you have process pictures? The colors are incredible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fonzarellis Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Suh................weet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valarie Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Nice thinking outside of the box! Would love to see what else you do! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sceaden Report post Posted May 31, 2017 Gorgeous work! I must say, I don't think I have ever seen someone do this with stamps but it's incredible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted June 1, 2017 Thank you everyone for your kind comments and I hope the pix and the others I post help jostle your imagination! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomfs24 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I really like the dragon skin. That is a very unique look. What I am really interested in though, and it's probably pretty simple. One the basket weave one. What did you use to make the rough background. You know, that part that looks like flaking plaster. I have seen that style other places and I love it, something different than the standard background. What tools do you use to achieve that look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boriqua Report post Posted June 6, 2017 56 minutes ago, lomfs24 said: I really like the dragon skin. That is a very unique look. What I am really interested in though, and it's probably pretty simple. One the basket weave one. What did you use to make the rough background. You know, that part that looks like flaking plaster. I have seen that style other places and I love it, something different than the standard background. What tools do you use to achieve that look? It is a tandy backgrounder I have had for years E294-03. There are several sizes but that is the large one and should get you on your hunt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomfs24 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 4 hours ago, Boriqua said: It is a tandy backgrounder I have had for years E294-03. There are several sizes but that is the large one and should get you on your hunt. Thanks, looked it up and it's quite affordable for as much as it would get used too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Amazing feel for the materials and color! Really is leather art! BTW I was in the Tempe Tandy store Saturday..Nice folks.. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
