awnova Report post Posted November 19, 2018 I took a 2 day carving class put on by Doug Krause in late October. I designed this 8.5x11 panel to challenge my designing, knifing and tooling skills. Finally found time to finish the tooling today (after my husband made two new tools for me). I'm thinking of trying resist for the first time. Wish me luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted November 19, 2018 Nice You don't believe in simple designs for practice then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted November 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, fredk said: Nice You don't believe in simple designs for practice then? Lol, no, I guess not. Always looking to stretch myself and still looking for a style that really suits/appeals to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted November 19, 2018 That is awesome! Look forward to seeing the finished item. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdpeters Report post Posted November 19, 2018 very nice job. I like the design for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted November 19, 2018 12 hours ago, YinTx said: That is awesome! Look forward to seeing the finished item. YinTx Thanks YinTx, me too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted November 19, 2018 That's great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted November 19, 2018 Beautiful work! You have some serious carving skills. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted November 19, 2018 That's some practice piece. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rbarleatherworks Report post Posted November 20, 2018 Beautiful work, well done..... I must keep practicing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, garypl said: Beautiful work! You have some serious carving skills. Gary Thank you Gary, I can't even tell you how much difference having a new Barry King swivel knife makes in my work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Looks great! Without being imposed with advice, I wanted to ask - you did not plan to “omit” the background of the inside of the ornament (between the frame and the central part)? Something like matting or very soft (not deep) background texture. Edited November 20, 2018 by ABHandmade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted November 20, 2018 4 hours ago, awnova said: Thank you Gary, I can't even tell you how much difference having a new Barry King swivel knife makes in my work! That's how you practice! I too like to challenge myself to do things beyond my reach. Most times, I find I can do more than I thought I could. As for the knife, you are sooooo right! A good knife offers better control, less hand fatigue and the blade geometry is far superior to anything form a big box leather craft store. I am always amazed at those that have the opportunity to try a new knife but refuse to. They never know what they're missing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted November 20, 2018 7 hours ago, ABHandmade said: Looks great! Without being imposed with advice, I wanted to ask - you did not plan to “omit” the background of the inside of the ornament (between the frame and the central part)? Something like matting or very soft (not deep) background texture. I considered it, but once I got going decided not to. I might revise this pattern with what I learned and try it the way you suggest though. Just to see. Thank you for your thoughts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted November 23, 2018 Nice job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bawarrior Report post Posted November 24, 2018 You're funny an you have major talent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
awnova Report post Posted May 14, 2019 I just realized I never posted a pic of the finished piece! I turned it into a notebook cover for work (I get paid to attend meetings apparently) and have been using it since December. It is holding up well and it gives me something to focus my creative attention on when it diverges from the meeting at hand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpymann Report post Posted May 14, 2019 Your practice is better than what I sell. I'm just embarrassed. Great work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
