Leather work swap who would be interested?

[Rossr]

Hi Folks,

 

I may have talked about this before but I would like to do this and see who else would too.    Over the years I have been involved with some custom knife swaps.   Also called knife in the hat.   Basically folks who want to participate decide what on a style of knife and what it is to be made from, then each person makes a knife.   Posts the pics to the forum.  The facilitator then randomizes the participants and draws names and you send your work to another and you get another makers work.

So why do this:  1.  you get some one else's work for you to enjoy and admire.    2.  You get to practice and stretch your abilities 3.  Other makers can see your work and provide constructive criticism.   4.  Its fun

 

So with this is mind here i what I am proposing.  

1.  Carving work.   3x 5 inch Piece of veg tan you carve something into it.   Have fun with it. No adult themes so anyone can participate that way.

2.  Dyeing and finishing after carving is encouraged

3.   Your skill level does not matter. Beginner to expert can and should participate.  This is about improving, supporting each other and getting something from other makers

4.   Cost involved.   Your time and a piece of leather.   Each participant agrees to ship leather carving to assigned recipient.  

5.  All post pictures of what they made in the forums.

 

 

Thats it folks. If we get enough folks interested I say we do this I can facilitate the list etc. on this thread.   We would put a finish date on for it as well.  

 

So what do you say whos in for a little carving work and sharing

 

Ross

[Rockoboy]

Sounds like a great idea. It gives beginners and experts something to aim for.

Once somebody gets their hands on your work, they can possibly see how to improve their own, or make suggestions how you can improve your work.

 I have carved a couple of small pieces, but I am in!

[Rossr]

8 hours ago, Rockoboy said:

Sounds like a great idea. It gives beginners and experts something to aim for.

Once somebody gets their hands on your work, they can possibly see how to improve their own, or make suggestions how you can improve your work.

 I have carved a couple of small pieces, but I am in!

Brian,

 

That is exactly part f the point!  Above all else its something fun to do and you get someone elses hard work which you will have as a memory forever.

 

That makes 2.   Has to be more folks out there who want to give this a try...come on people

 

Ross

[YinTx]

Count me in.  Although I'll probably be learning more than anyone getting my works would be, lol.

YinTx

[maxdaddy]

That's a cool idea!  I can't participate in this go-round, but it sounds like a fun way to bring the virtual and leather worlds together.

[Rossr]

4 hours ago, YinTx said:

Count me in.  Although I'll probably be learning more than anyone getting my works would be, lol.

YinTx

Hardly Yin.....and you can always pickup something from everyone!

 

40 minutes ago, maxdaddy said:

That's a cool idea!  I can't participate in this go-round, but it sounds like a fun way to bring the virtual and leather worlds together.

No why not Max daddy.  We will have a deadline on it but we will make sure there is enough time...no reason not too....its only 3x5 inches!!   doesnt have to be complex even!

 

Who else out there like to get at least 10 participants...more would be awesome

[YinTx]

14 minutes ago, Rossr said:

sure there is enough time

Any other ground rules so that I can start to make something as soon as I have free time?  Or do we have to wait until all participants are signed up?

YinTx

[Rossr]

24 minutes ago, YinTx said:

Any other ground rules so that I can start to make something as soon as I have free time?  Or do we have to wait until all participants are signed up?

YinTx

I don't think so, keeping this one simple. Anything else you can think to add?

 

[Rockoboy]

I am thinking it might be an idea to work within a calender month. So, the parameters are set at whatever time, for work to commence the start of the following month. Your item to be posted, if possible, at or around the end of that month.

That means, we set the ball rolling now, for work to commence on the 01st of May, then be posted out around the end of the month, or earlier. Around the 20th - 25th of May parameters are set for June etc etc 

Maybe change the size or shape of the piece each month or couple months. Do the 3" X 5" for a couple of goes, then change to 4" diameter circle, then 1" X 5" strap, vary thickness, maybe put up a design subject on some occasions - flowers, western theme, water theme, Sheridan etc etc.

Any other ideas to keep things interesting? 

[YinTx]

Only other thought is to make something useful, say for instance a 9.5x3.25 wallet back with 5 oz leather. Or a field notes cover size piece, or a coaster.  Recipient could then make a wallet, or put it in a frame, whatever they desire.  What will we do with a 3"x5" piece?  Maybe stitch it on a purse or a journal cover or a hat or something...

YinTx