Wallet with name carving

[Stetson912]

Hey guys, just finished this up. And I'm actually pleased with it.

Few firsts on this one. It's a 6 card wallet with two hidden pockets. 4/5 oz wickett Craig exterior and 2/3 oz interior all lined with some pigskin I had layin around. I used fenice edge paint which is a first, and antiqued the carving with acrylic paint(also a first). Feibings Saddle tan and resolene to finish As usual, critiques welcome. 

[mick86]

That's a good looking wallet. Only thing I would change, would be to round the corners a little. 

[Stetson912]

I thought about it but decided not to. I probably will on the next one. 

[garypl]

Turned out real nice!  I think the carved name would look better if the background was lighter in the lower RH corner.  Name kind of disappears a bit into the background.

Did you trim the edges after you stitched the wallet?  Your stitching is nice and even and close to the edges - looks good.

Gary

[Stetson912]

IThanks Gary, I didn't trim the edges at all. Just a quick sand to even them up. 

I agree ith the name. That's the problem with daubers haha, they take more coats and end up making everything darker lol

[garypl]

8 hours ago, Stetson912 said:

IThanks Gary, I didn't trim the edges at all. Just a quick sand to even them up. 

I agree ith the name. That's the problem with daubers haha, they take more coats and end up making everything darker lol

I use a squeeze bottle with a very fine tip to color letters/carving details with acrylic paint.  Works very well and is pretty easy to keep the needle tip down in the carving or stamp.

Gary

[Stetson912]

Awesome idea thanks!