“Raised” Effect/Beveling

[SteveHolt]

Hello guys/gals,

I am trying to achieve the raised effect as seen and highlighted in the picture attached. No matter how much I bevel and bevel, I cannot seem to achieve anywhere near this result. I know a lot of this can be attributed to my sub-par beveling skills, but I thought I could at least achieve something close to the picture. 

Any ideas/tips to help achieve this sort of raised look?

 

Thank you all so much for input. 

[DJole]

First, what bevelling tool (or tools) are you using? If you can give us a make and number (like, say, B60 Craftool Beveler Stamp) that would help us figure out if it's the right tool for the job or something else. 

[SteveHolt]

I was using a basic Barry King checkered beveler tool, but due to tennis elbow I have recently switched over to a push beveler and Beader that I purchased from Bruce Johnson. 

The Barry King beveler I had looked very similar to the Tandy B701. 

Thank you!

[Retswerb]

I’m no expert, but from what little experience I have I’d say that look requires thick leather, well-cased. Post a pic here of the results you’re getting and you’ll get good constructive feedback I’m sure.

[chrisash]

Could it be a very thick piece of leather and the bevelling is scalloped out to give a valley look, much like on wood they use a router or chisel

[SteveHolt]

Here is one I completed recently. Maybe I’m not beveling deep enough?

https://imgur.com/a/l52cXpC

[Stetson912]

Steve, are you just using a beveler? How thick is your leather?

[immiketoo]

What you're seeing there is called a beveling ridge.  This one is done well and smoothly and it makes a nice 3D feature in the carving.  The type of beveler makes all the difference.  This looks like a standard beveler from Tandy (No idea about the number, sorry), but you can achieve this effect with a steep beveler from Barry or any of the other makers.  I t will be easier with a larger beveler so that you minimize tool marks.  Its possible its been done with a push beveler, but I don't have one of those, so I can't say for certain.  The leather does not need to be excessively thick.  This could easily be done in 6 oz leather with the right combination of tool/leather.

[SteveHolt]

On 4/21/2018 at 6:19 PM, Stetson912 said:

Steve, are you just using a beveler? How thick is your leather?

Hey Stetson! Yessir just the beveler. Using 8-9oz leather. 

On 4/21/2018 at 9:59 PM, immiketoo said:

What you're seeing there is called a beveling ridge.  This one is done well and smoothly and it makes a nice 3D feature in the carving.  The type of beveler makes all the difference.  This looks like a standard beveler from Tandy (No idea about the number, sorry), but you can achieve this effect with a steep beveler from Barry or any of the other makers.  I t will be easier with a larger beveler so that you minimize tool marks.  Its possible its been done with a push beveler, but I don't have one of those, so I can't say for certain.  The leather does not need to be excessively thick.  This could easily be done in 6 oz leather with the right combination of tool/leather.

Thank you so much immiketoo! I am absolutely going to look at some steep bevelers. I picked up a tool at Springfield the other day, “Craft Japan F896” which I think could help. Haven’t had the chance to use it yet, but we shall see.

Thank you all again!

[Stetson912]

Immiketoo answered it pretty well. You have plenty of thickness there for it to work. A steep beveler will help.it looks to me like the lines were cut in with a swivel knife as well. Maybe experiment with this?

I know immiketoo would say cut less bevel more, meaning cutting lightly with a swivel knofe or not at all. so i would give it a try both ways (cutting light and heavy) and see which gives the best results.

It'll also help to make sure you are casing your leather enough and it isn't too wet wen beveling. Just my thoughts.