Padfolio Second attempt

[Rossr]

3 hours ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Speaking of pad folios, I have one that I am quite fond of, and am planning to use it as a guide when I do one for myself. I've had it for quite a few years, and don't remember where it came from, except it was a gift. I just took a closer look at the way it's made and spotted something that really gave me a surprise. 

I'd assumed all this time it was made of plastic. NICE plastic, but plastic nonetheless. Then for the first time, I noticed the maker's stamp. It's LEATHER!! And someone must be a master craftsman, because the way this is made is NOT something I'm prepared to tackle! The edge binding and folded edges are beyond my skill set right now, though I do plan to copy the basic layout, and may choose to line it with fabric rather than leather, which is what Geoffrey Allen has done with this pad folio.

 

Shelia,  nothing wrong with trying!!!!

Its just a matter pf breaking it down and going step by step.  ...A sewing machine would be beneficial too I am sure

4 hours ago, Stetson912 said:

@Rossr, I'm nowhere near as proficient a carver as you are, but they look like over cuts. When you are cutting in do you connect your lines at the points? Whenever I see people (like Chan geer or Jim linell) carving I notice they don't connect their lines. There is a small gap. It's later fixed when they bevel. 

That's just my novice observation. I'm not sure if that's the case or not. Just a thought. I wouldn't have noticed them myself if you haven't said they were there haha. 

Stetson  that is a good observation.   Never thought much about it and i have connected them always tried to be careful no to cut past though......Lol.. we are our own worst critics always.  Thanks for the compliment too...i view myself as still a beginner and still learning!

[Stetson912]

I don't spend as much time carving as I would like. I can't seem to get my knife sharpener but that's probably me being lazy lol. I think your carving is good. Mine always lacked depth because what I thought was sharp in a knife really wasn't. Guess I'll be playing around with that haha. 

[Fire88]

Great looking padfolio

[Brown64]

Very nice I really like what you did with the basket weave. As for as your cuts they look fine to me. Did you notice it before the finish was added? I notice when you add moisture like a dye, or wet finish is makes the leather swell a little, which makes the cut lines show up more. If you take a beveller to it it will diminish, but that will most likely mess up your finish. like I said the look fine to me I think your like most of us just to hard on yourself.          

[Rossr]

On 1/22/2018 at 9:07 PM, Fire88 said:

Great looking padfolio

Thanks Fire

 

18 minutes ago, Brown64 said:

Very nice I really like what you did with the basket weave. As for as your cuts they look fine to me. Did you notice it before the finish was added? I notice when you add moisture like a dye, or wet finish is makes the leather swell a little, which makes the cut lines show up more. If you take a beveller to it it will diminish, but that will most likely mess up your finish. like I said the look fine to me I think your like most of us just to hard on yourself.          

It always shows up after I add dye.   I am for sure hard on myself...its what drives us all to improve!  Thanks for the compliment.