Treed Report post Posted October 9, 2017 Here is one I have had on my mind and finally got the nerve to try it.....Do you show it as art or using piece? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Art..:) ( certain codicils apply nonetheless..see "sig" below ) Edited October 9, 2017 by mikesc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted October 9, 2017 It's wearable art. I would post it on my site as an example. Then, I would wear it everywhere I could. When they ask, "where'd you get that", I would just tell 'em, "I made it". And watch the orders pour in. Looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted October 9, 2017 Elements of both? It is quite classy, but is asking to be used. What I like about it is that the ornamentation isn't overdone, some just fill every spare bit of space with something which tends to make it a bit overwhelming (and gaudy!). Looks like a lot of work went into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted October 10, 2017 That is absolutely awesome. Art without a doubt, functional to a T. The wait was well worth it. I look forward to the day when I can do that. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted October 10, 2017 As they used to say many years ago, . . . that is top drawer stuff, . . . Awesome craftsmanship, . . . May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted October 10, 2017 thanks for the comments.... it took awhile to do and was mostly off the cuff.... Had an idea but as I would get one part done the ideas changed. I am trying to come up with one now for the 1911 and some original pieces form the 1800's for the cowboy, cavalry, and civil war Thanks Bobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodean Report post Posted October 10, 2017 Beautiful work. How was the outside border accomplished? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLDNSLOW Report post Posted October 10, 2017 That is truly inspirational, the question I have is, was the all that work done with a backgrounder stamp I think it is called? It certainly provides food for thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted October 10, 2017 5 hours ago, Bodean said: Beautiful work. How was the outside border accomplished? with an hour glass shaped stamp, can,t remember the name 4 hours ago, OLDNSLOW said: That is truly inspirational, the question I have is, was the all that work done with a backgrounder stamp I think it is called? It certainly provides food for thought. yes it is a set that Tandy sells with three size stamps..... the key is to really rotate the stamp as you use it in your fingers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WoodysWorkshop Report post Posted October 11, 2017 I like it! I would use it myself. I would buy a pair of Uberti Matched Pair Cody's, or Engraved Cody's for the holsters. Or if I were even richer, I'd buy a pair of Magnum Research's 45-70's. Did I tell everyone I'm a huge fan of the 45-70? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted October 11, 2017 an hour glass shaped stamp, can,t remember the name. it's called a meander I do believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh Ashman Report post Posted October 11, 2017 Great job Bobby! Your tooling on the feathers is amazing! Semper Fi! Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrampaJoel Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Incredible rise on the feathers! VERY IMPRESSIVE !! Joel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymack Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Awesome! Lifting the edges of the feather is a great idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted October 16, 2017 Wow that is awesome! I've never seen a serpentine stamp used like that, very creative! It's art but a piece I would use and be proud to wear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakesBlades Report post Posted October 21, 2017 That is fantastic! I say art simply because the lifted feathers would seem to be a bit fragile to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites