WIP Another mountain lion. Carving and embossing

[ABHandmade]

Mountain lion, version 2. Based on previous errors.

I decided to describe the process - maybe someone will be useful.

First I do the preparation of the leather insert. 4 layers of veg tan leather 7 oz = 11 mm.

I form the insert with a scalpel and knives for wood carving.
After that I process it with the finish (I'm use Appretto Mild).

Next I Transfer the drawing to the leather.

Stretch the leather on the insert.

Using bevelers, I create a bas-relief.

Now I'm making wool.

To be continued...
 

Edited July 29, 2018 by ABHandmade

[JD62]

That is very nice! Thank you for sharing.  

[ABHandmade]

12 hours ago, JD62 said:

That is very nice! Thank you for sharing.  

John, thank you for compliment! I hope that the continuation will not disappoint you

[ABHandmade]

Carving and embossing complete. Now my mountain lion dries up before further painting.

The mountains and the clouds turned out badly. But I already bought a "Pictorial Carving Finesse" by Al Stohlman today and I hope to master it

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by ABHandmade

[YinTx]

This is really cool to see.  Thanks for sharing the process!

YinTx

[ABHandmade]

4 hours ago, YinTx said:

This is really cool to see.  Thanks for sharing the process!

YinTx

Thank you! 

I'm glad to see you in this thread.

Edited August 2, 2018 by ABHandmade

[ABHandmade]

After dyeing'

A little painting

And apply finish

Finished! Now my first puma has a boyfrend

[Ragingstallion]

Beautiful job, thanks for sharing, gives me a few ideas to try.

[ABHandmade]

3 minutes ago, Ragingstallion said:

Beautiful job, thanks for sharing, gives me a few ideas to try.

I'm glad that it turned out to be useful for you. Thank you for your interest in my work!

[JD62]

Wow that's great!