YinTx Report post Posted August 16, 2017 So I've never done a figure carving before, beyond trying my hand at Sheridan Carving, and I've been trying to work out antiquing/resisting etc. So I knocked this out to have something to try a different approach at antiquing. Figure it's just about the right size for someone to set their cold can of favorite beverage on. Just thought I'd show it here for comments. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted August 18, 2017 Looks tooo good to rest a can on to me. No wonder your a 4 star now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted August 18, 2017 Cool, nice work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted August 18, 2017 13 hours ago, RockyAussie said: Looks tooo good to rest a can on to me. No wonder your a 4 star now Thanks, RockyAussie! and here I was thinking the 4 star was from my overactive typing personality! It has been delivered to the intended recipient, and is duly serving it's purpose now. I am curious to see how long it holds up... 7 hours ago, Bodean said: Cool, nice work. Thanks, Bodean! I think it was a stroke of luck, and not what I had in my mind when I started it, so we'll see how well I fare when I attempt another in the near future.... YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted August 19, 2017 Wasn't exactly sure what that subject line was going to lead me to...looks good! I think the antiquing looks great. Coasters can be a learning experience. I made this one as a kind of "calling card", then discovered that when the bottom of the glass gets wet...it causes the coaster to get picked up with the coaster! So every other one I've made had some texture on the whole surface. Gotta love unexpected results! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Yeah, I conveniently forgot about that detail! I'll see what this one does.. cold drinks tend to sweat a lot around here, so the potential is definitely there! I'll keep the "texturing" thought in mind for future creations. Your's look pretty nice, by the way. Spot on stitching. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Thanks! But yours doesn't have a smooth round area, so you're good to go. It may have helped if mine was a little thicker, too, for more weight, but the "suction" area around the makers stamp is the problem area. Physics, darn it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted August 20, 2017 Nice job!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 5, 2017 On 8/19/2017 at 9:03 PM, Rossr said: Nice job!! Thanks, Rossr! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 5, 2017 Very nicely done Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 12, 2017 Thank you fredk! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Report post Posted January 9, 2018 On 8/19/2017 at 2:43 PM, alpha2 said: Wasn't exactly sure what that subject line was going to lead me to...looks good! I think the antiquing looks great. Coasters can be a learning experience. I made this one as a kind of "calling card", then discovered that when the bottom of the glass gets wet...it causes the coaster to get picked up with the coaster! So every other one I've made had some texture on the whole surface. Gotta love unexpected results! What weight of leather did you use? Good job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMcC Report post Posted January 9, 2018 Yin, great job on the figure carving sir. I have one small suggestion...the beveling on the horns where they meet the skull looks a little heavy to me. It gives the appearance that the horns are almost to the point of falling off. Just my opinion for what it's worth. Keep up the good work Yin! James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Carson said: What weight of leather did you use? Good job! This one is 6-7, but I've gone to 7-8 since then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Report post Posted January 9, 2018 31 minutes ago, alpha2 said: This one is 6-7, but I've gone to 7-8 since then. Yea I tend to like a thicker coaster I thing I might get a piece of 14/15 oz leather for tooling purposes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted January 9, 2018 9 hours ago, JMcC said: .the beveling on the horns where they meet the skull looks a little heavy I agree. Couldn't undo it at the time tho. Haven't had a chance for version 2 either! And thanks for the compliment. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
