Members Rolandranch Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Hello all! Here is a leather tote bag I finished a while ago. The handles are an 8 strand round braid and the first thing I've braided. The leather is 8oz veg-tan with soft pigskin lining on the inside. The sheridan pattern is my own work. This is also my first time using a bar grounder in my carving. Let me know what you think! Critique welcome. -Ryan Quote
Members JD62 Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 WOW!! You never fail to impress. I see nothing I'd change, even the braid and bar grounding look good, especially for a first try Quote
Members VYO Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Wow! Really nice! Did you use a lifter under the flower petals and leaves? Great Sheridan style design work, background work, and knife work. Quote
Members plinkercases Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Roland you are one of the truly gifted. Edited January 8, 2019 by plinkercases spelling as usual... Quote
Members TSes Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Really nice job. Especially on the carving. Your skills have improved greatly in a relatively short period of time. Quote
Members YinTx Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 I'd say you've got it down to an art. Congrats! YinTx Quote
Members SickMick Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Stunning work...... Quote
Members bland Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Very nice Ryan, the tote is incredible! It is far beyond my capabilities. For the sake of a critique there is one thing that draws my eye away from the beautiful carving. It is the lacing, especially at the corners as they are not covered well. Maybe you could go through the 3 holes around the corner twice using a flatter and wider lace. Another option is to use a double loop lacing or Mexican round braid as I think it would help set off your braided handles. Anyway, great work as always!! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted January 8, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted January 8, 2019 Ya dun good, Kid. Agin. Couple things I mighta dun differnt, but then it aint my show! Overall I think it looks purdy darn good - including the bar grounderin'. Quote
Members rodneywt1180b Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 You do consistently great work. You can go as far as you want in leather work. Quote
Members Rbarleatherworks Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Wow... that is beautiful work... Love it Is it Natural or did you use and Dye or Antiquing? How did you finish it? Quote
Members LederRudi Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 I' m once again blown out of the water by your work! Letting the corners peak out of the lacing makes the bag speak to the future owner: "Don't be shy, give it to me, I want to take in all your groceries!" Quote
Members billybopp Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Lookin' great... once again! -Bill Quote
Members Double Daddy Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Ditto what Plink said... Good grief...that's a pleasure to behold! Quote
Members Smartee Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Wow! That's absolutely beautiful! Quote
Members Elvis Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 No words needed! Perfect! Congrats Quote
Members battlemunky Posted January 8, 2019 Members Report Posted January 8, 2019 Yeah man, you got the knack fuh sho! Beautiful yet again Ryan! Quote
BlakesBlades Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 Woah, that was a lotta work, and nice too! Quote
ABHandmade Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) Very impressive work. Carving looks great and very detailed. The only thing that cuts the eye a little is the fleecy edge of the lacing. But this is a question for the material, but not for the master. Once again - your work is admirable! Edited January 9, 2019 by ABHandmade Quote
bikermutt07 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 My goodness, Roland. That is Superb. You, my boy, are well on your way to becoming a sought after high paid crafter. That is beautiful. I am so blown away. Quote
alpha2 Posted January 9, 2019 Report Posted January 9, 2019 Yeah, what they said! Great carving design, too! Jeff Quote
Members LederRudi Posted January 9, 2019 Members Report Posted January 9, 2019 Returning for the umpteenth time, I wish I could reach your level of craftsmanship one day! Quote
Members JKHelms Posted January 9, 2019 Members Report Posted January 9, 2019 Very very nice work Ryan!!! Which bar grounders did you use.? I’m wanting to get some myself. Quote
Members JazzBass Posted January 9, 2019 Members Report Posted January 9, 2019 Magnificent work, young man!! I can't even imagine what you'll be able to do by the time you reach the "old fart" status of many of us Quote
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