Suze Posted August 6, 2007 Report Posted August 6, 2007 Good Evening all I have been hearing about this here list from my cousin (your friendly - The Leather Lady) I don't really do leather so I will probably be just drooling all over the keyboard at all of your wonderfull things. Suze Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted August 6, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome Suze, Be careful looking around here, you will most likely catch the leather bug, and before long, you'll be posting pics of your first project. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Moderator Johanna Posted August 6, 2007 Moderator Report Posted August 6, 2007 Hey, Susie! Glad to see you! Now folks, I know most of you are aware of my utter lack of artistic and creative talent. That's because my cousin here got it all. She is also an active SCA member. If the leather bug does bite, Susie, you know you are always welcome in my shop. She taught me the golden rule..."there is no such thing as scraps, just stuff we haven't used yet." Welcome, Cuz! Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted August 6, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted August 6, 2007 Welcome Home. Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Suze Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Posted August 6, 2007 Don't let Johanna fool you -- She has a fair bit of "the family talent" too That is - Whatever "craft" you decide to put your hand to. WILL COME OUT looking decent (and decent enough to sell too) Right now I have been getting involved with the Japanese art of KumiHimo (braiding on a stand) While I am working with cording right now ..... I bet you could do it with leather laces......Hmmm I think I have a bunch of leather laceing in "THE STASH" (that is the trademark term for the craft store in the basement, BTW) >wandering off with a new project spinning in my head< Be back later Suze Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted August 6, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted August 6, 2007 Suze, I just did a Google on KumiHimo, and found some very beautiful ropes I quess you would call them. Whats the chances you could post some pics of your work? I would think that KumiHimo, could be incorporated into a lot of the leatherwork that is shown here on the forum. Ken Quote Beaverslayer Custom Leather<br />Wearable Works of Art https://www.facebook...erCustomLeather
Suze Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Posted August 6, 2007 Ken - I only have made one braid that I am willing to show anyone yet. But it is about 15 feet long. (It will be necklace cords for the officer badges for my SCA group) I'm told that it is much easier to make short cords out of one big long one, than to try to make each necklace length seperate. (we'll see) And IF I ever get my behind in gear and LEARN how to post the pics I've taken......... There are a lot of good pics of stuff at the Yahoo groups Kumi2 From people with a lot more practice than me. Sue Oh and most people just call them a "braid" Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Moderator Johanna Posted August 6, 2007 Moderator Report Posted August 6, 2007 Suze, Underneath the portion where you type your message is an "add this attachment" and a browse button. Once you've located the pic, then click "add this attachment" If you want it to appar in a particular part of the post, click "add into post" after putting your cursor in the desired position. Please please post some of your family's miniature work. I know everyone here would love to see it, even if it isn't "leather" talk. The folks here would appreciate all the thought that went into the details, trust me. If you don't want to take the pics, let me come over and take some, okay? Don't be shy, no one here bites. (you have to go to the adult area for that!) Post pics! It's easy! (hint hint) Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
Suze Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Posted August 6, 2007 First I have to get them from the camera to the computer, kid (I can call her that - I'm older - and got to babysit her, many many moons ago) So get your butt over here and have at it....... Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Ambassador The Major Posted August 7, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted August 7, 2007 Welcome. Quote Shawn Zoladz (The Major) dba Major Productions Everything Leather Saddles and Shoes Excluded You can lead me. You can follow me. Or you can get the hell out of my way. -Gen. Geo. S. Patton
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