Ragingstallion Report post Posted June 10, 2018 Well, decided to look up any forums I could find on leather working, and luckily this one is still in use. Wanted to say hi from the outdoor state of Idaho. I have been into leather most of my life, but only within the last year, maybe not even that long did I start working with leather. I use to think my classic vehicles took all my money, now.....leather working does. I mostly do projects for myself, a few for family members, and have done two commissions so far for friends. In all honesty, I have not done many projects all together. But since family and friends seem to like what I do, I guess I am alright at it, but there are so many more things that I could be better at or that I have not learned how to do yet. So I am here to get help, as well as provide any help I can give with what little I know. Adding a couple of projects to this post. one of my personal archery bracer which I love how it turned out. The other is a fancy collar for my girl Saya (sigh-ya). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 11, 2018 Your projects look really good. I like the dog collar with the cut-outs, but I would really like to get a closer look at your arm bracer. Some extra fine work there. How have you done the horse heads? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted June 11, 2018 4 hours ago, Rockoboy said: Your projects look really good. I like the dog collar with the cut-outs, but I would really like to get a closer look at your arm bracer. Some extra fine work there. How have you done the horse heads? Appretiate it, and will post a closer look on it if you want. but not sure what you mean by "how have you done the horse heads?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Ragingstallion said: not sure what you mean by "how have you done the horse heads?" Are the horses heads carved or painted or some other technique? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted June 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Rockoboy said: Are the horses heads carved or painted or some other technique? they are carved, beveled, the only color I added to the horse heads was the white in the eyes. they darker tan is a result from the protective spray I used over the whole project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 12, 2018 The whole thing looks excellent. Very neat and tidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted June 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Rockoboy said: The whole thing looks excellent. Very neat and tidy. Appretiate it. As for a close up, this is the best I can do, as I have not taken any new pictures this was right after I finished it. Also, my own personal wrist cuffs that I finished last week. Really love the way these turned out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Ragingstallion said: this is the best I can do, That looks excellent. I would be happy if I could do half as good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ragingstallion Report post Posted June 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rockoboy said: That looks excellent. I would be happy if I could do half as good. Im sure your stuff is great. I still have not figured out how to navigate this site completely yet, but would love to see some of your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 12, 2018 Most of my work to date, has been pouches for my tools, a cover for a round knife etc. Its only for me, so the imperfections do not matter. I do have on my bench at the moment, a dog collar for a friends dog. I am still trying to get my head around antique, oils, dyes and finishes. I am hoping to get it finished this week. Pics to follow. I am not exactly sure on navigating around the site, I just cruise in a and check out everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDAZ Report post Posted June 13, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 10:18 AM, Ragingstallion said: Well, decided to look up any forums I could find on leather working, and luckily this one is still in use. Wanted to say hi from the outdoor state of Idaho. I have been into leather most of my life, but only within the last year, maybe not even that long did I start working with leather. I use to think my classic vehicles took all my money, now.....leather working does. I mostly do projects for myself, a few for family members, and have done two commissions so far for friends. In all honesty, I have not done many projects all together. But since family and friends seem to like what I do, I guess I am alright at it, but there are so many more things that I could be better at or that I have not learned how to do yet. So I am here to get help, as well as provide any help I can give with what little I know. Adding a couple of projects to this post. one of my personal archery bracer which I love how it turned out. The other is a fancy collar for my girl Saya (sigh-ya). Almost moved to Boise a couple years ago and spent the summer on the North End and McCall. Eventually decided the music scent for Irish and Old Time music was a bit limited and winter was not going to be as much fun as Tucson. I used to be a nationally competitive archer, but a serious bicycle accident put an end to that activity. Nice work indeed! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
