ColoradoGirl Report post Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Scary, but I'm in; looking forward to the lessons. I get so much from this forum, so thank you to all who help us rookies. Tammy Edited May 16, 2019 by ColoradoGirl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 16, 2019 1 hour ago, ColoradoGirl said: Scary, but I'm in; looking forward to the lessons. I get so much from this forum, so thank you to all who help us rookies. Tammy Nothing to be scared of! we are all learning. Lots of resources on this site and you tube etc. If you get stuck shoot a post I'm sure someone will chime in to help. looking forward to seeing what you come up with Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted May 17, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 10:05 PM, Rossr said: looking forward to seeing what you come up with So, are we still waiting for final numbers to begin, or have we already commenced our 1st piece? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) We 4 hours ago, Rockoboy said: So, are we still waiting for final numbers to begin, or have we already commenced our 1st piece? We are a go see a bit back the final rules etc. Edited May 18, 2019 by Rossr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted May 18, 2019 4 minutes ago, Rossr said: see a bit back the final rules etc. OK. I have seen that. Got some coasters cut out to make some marks on. I will get into them in the next week and send out the best one, when I get a name and address sometime after 10th-June-2019. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 23, 2019 Hey folks plenty of time to jump in yet.....17 days left to design and make a coaster for this swap! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/23/2019 at 3:15 PM, Rossr said: Hey folks plenty of time to jump in yet.....17 days left to design and make a coaster for this swap! Thanks for the reminder. Finally got mine carved and tooled... time for dye and finishing... YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs456 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 Damn, I missed this! Now I don't have time, will join after the summer if you go again. Isn't this what the old leather 'trading cards' used to be for? Kinda like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted May 29, 2019 10 hours ago, robs456 said: Damn, I missed this! Now I don't have time, will join after the summer if you go again. Isn't this what the old leather 'trading cards' used to be for? Kinda like? No you didn't miss out yet! There is still time just get it done between now and the 10th of June and get in on this.....make it fun and enjoy it. Yes I would say its something like the trading cards.. Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robs456 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rossr said: get it done between now and the 10th of June Yeah No...I appreciate your enthusiasm for a cool project but this leatherworker can't make the deadline as there's no spare time. Edited May 29, 2019 by robs456 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrelly66 Report post Posted May 29, 2019 Wish I had found this earlier, I can't get in this round, I'm in the midst of prepping everything for a class I'm teaching in late June. Good to see yer still at it Rossr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Gettting down to the wire folks. Hipe u r wrapping it. I have mine ready to go. Not thrilled with the carving but happy overall Keep.going gang. Looking forward to the pics after the tenth Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAY9 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 Last minute, but I would like to participate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted June 5, 2019 All ready to go, I will be able to post it on my return home, as I am currently in a camp site in Germany back home next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HaloJones Report post Posted June 5, 2019 All ready to go, I will be able to post it on my return home, as I am currently in a camp site in Germany back home next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 I may try the next round. I hate commitment though. Lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted June 5, 2019 8 hours ago, KAY9 said: Last minute, but I would like to participate! By all means make one up 3 hours ago, bikermutt07 said: I may try the next round. I hate commitment though. Lol Come on now you've got the weekend and this is a fun commitment ! 5 hours ago, HaloJones said: All ready to go, I will be able to post it on my return home, as I am currently in a camp site in Germany back home next week Wow that sounds like a blast enjoy the campout Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted June 5, 2019 14 hours ago, Rossr said: Gettting down to the wire folks. Hipe u r wrapping it. I have mine ready to go. Not thrilled with the carving but happy overall Keep.going gang. Looking forward to the pics after the tenth Ross It's done, where do I send it? YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted June 5, 2019 7 hours ago, Rossr said: Come on now you've got the weekend and this is a fun commitment ! I'm just not even in tooling gear. Especially not to rush and finish. I haven't even started to try and do it yet, even though I have the tools. Previous joint pain kept me from even thinking about developing that skill. The joint pain is much better than it was thanks to my current eating habits, but I haven't tried my hand at trying it again. But, I will definitely consider it for next month. Good luck everybody, and have fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted June 10, 2019 Ok Folks Drum Roll please......... Based on response on this thread here is the list of who to send to and receive from...if you did not complete please let me know and I will adjust the list. The selection process was a arduous one involving slips of paper upside down on my desk and picking them up at random to build the list Please send a private message to your person to supply address etc. Also please post your complete pictures on this thread. I hope everyone had some fun and learned a thing or two. Enjoy the work of others and remember how special it is to receive someone elses efforts celebrate that!! Kay9 sends to Rockoboy Rockoboy sends to Rossr Rossr sends to Smartee Smartee sends to HaloJones HaloJones sends to ColoradoGirl ColoradoGirl sends to Yintx Yintx sends to Kay9 Thanks everyone and please post those pics! Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Ok Folks Here is mine I chose the Oak leaf pattern out of Al Stohlman Projects and Designs book I carved it in the leather and did some petal lifting which is tough to see in the lousy pics. I then dyed the background black and the outside Brown. I did try 2 different colors on the acorn of brown but upon adding the pecard leather dressing and then some beeswax and neatsfoot oil it darkened to the same color. I chose to leave the leaves and stick alone so it stood out. I also added a backing of oil tan leather and then double loop laced with brown calf skin. The carving is ok and I still have so much to learn. Depth of cut and proper impressions still elude me at times. I did this one just by using a sray bottle to case the leather ....I have tried other ways in the past. I am happy with the lacing and sure had fun doing this project! Edited June 10, 2019 by Rossr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted June 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Rossr said: Ok Folks Here is mine Haha no surprise for the recipient then? YinTx P.S., well done. went all out with the backing and braiding I see...didn't occur to me to do that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted June 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, YinTx said: Haha no surprise for the recipient then? I thought we were going to hold off posting finished pics until the item was received ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rossr Report post Posted June 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Rockoboy said: I thought we were going to hold off posting finished pics until the item was received ... Ok...I think I did jump the gun there.....my bad...guess I was excited. By all means folks hold off on the pics till its gets sent if you like!! Ross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KAY9 Report post Posted June 10, 2019 Mine is finished & ready to mail in the morning. I will be sending to Rockoboy. P.S. The oak leaf coaster is beautiful Rossr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
