Members stormdevil Posted May 18, 2017 Members Report Posted May 18, 2017 Hi This is my most difficult leather carving to date. I tried really hard to get my leather cased just right, but I still found if difficult to work with. I stropped the swivel knife, but I keep thinking it should be a bit easier than it was. How sharp does the knife need to be? Should I be able to slice paper with it or something? Anyway - after trying out some different dying and painting techniques, I'm quite pleased with the result. Any hints or tips? Quote
Members cjartist Posted May 18, 2017 Members Report Posted May 18, 2017 I like it. Well done. It could be the leather you are using. Tandy recently had a sale on their Euro bends and I picked one up. The knife dragged, skipped and stuttered through the leather. I sharpened and stropped over and over but it didn't help. I finally had to accept that it was the leather. I have never had a piece that was so difficult to carve. Quote Check out my Unique Marketing Strategy and see if it might also work for you to get paid for your art.
Members kiwican Posted May 18, 2017 Members Report Posted May 18, 2017 Very nice. I'm a big dragon fan. And yeah could be the leather you were using. Not all cow is created equal! Quote
Members AZNightwolf Posted May 19, 2017 Members Report Posted May 19, 2017 21 hours ago, kiwican said: Very nice. I'm a big dragon fan. And yeah could be the leather you were using. Not all cow is created equal! me too. I like little ones too! Nice work Quote
Members kiwican Posted May 20, 2017 Members Report Posted May 20, 2017 18 hours ago, AZNightwolf said: me too. I like little ones too! Nice work Hes here all week folks, try the veal and don't forget to tip your server! Quote
Members GrayHallidayJr Posted May 20, 2017 Members Report Posted May 20, 2017 Nice work! I am just finishing off the last of three discount $99 saddle skirt hides from Tandy. They've been really difficult to work with, enough so that I'm finally splurging on some higher quality hides from another source. Quote
Members Grey Drakkon Posted May 20, 2017 Members Report Posted May 20, 2017 Really nice! One thing that would make it even better is to make the background a bit darker behind it, that would make it pop even more! Quote "Everyone with telekinesis, raise my hand!" -Repairman Jack
Members stormdevil Posted May 21, 2017 Author Members Report Posted May 21, 2017 18 hours ago, GrayHallidayJr said: Nice work! I am just finishing off the last of three discount $99 saddle skirt hides from Tandy. They've been really difficult to work with, enough so that I'm finally splurging on some higher quality hides from another source. Yes - It was a cheaper Tandy leather. It seems to stamp reasonably well, but it's definitely difficult to carve. Will try from somewhere different next time, but there's still a lot of this hide to use up yet. Quote
Members TheCyberwolfe Posted May 22, 2017 Members Report Posted May 22, 2017 I think the general rule seems to be "don't buy leather from Tandy". Every time I go in there, the best hide I can find is still only a low-B grade. Quote -- I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute! www.rogueleather.com
Members Studio-N Posted May 22, 2017 Members Report Posted May 22, 2017 I'm no fan of the evil empire, but their new superior line seems to be an attempt to offer some good leather. However, the price is outrageous so still not a fan. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
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