ABHandmade Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 Finished a small bag as a gift to a five-year-old niece. A little saddened by the fact that a strip-dent appeared on the carved part (left upper corner) caused by a defect in the leather, which appeared after the carving and drying of the leather was completed. Hopefully, over time, it will not be so noticeable. Criticism, comments and advices will be greatly appreciated. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 26, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted July 26, 2019 What defect? I can't see one. It is most stupendous. I'm jealous of your artistry and carving and stamping on this Your niece will love it, almost as much as she'll love you for having made it for her You are now her very favourite uncle. . . . . . . like forever Quote
mikesc Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) Absolutely Gorgeous ..Love it..love it..love it !!! the tiny tiny defect is there because perfection is reserved for the gods, so they added the tiny crease when you were not looking.. Did I say.. I love it.. love it.. love it ..!!! ( bow down smiley ) Edited July 26, 2019 by mikesc Quote
ABHandmade Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 4:52 PM, fredk said: What defect? I can't see one. It is most stupendous. I'm jealous of your artistry and carving and stamping on this Your niece will love it, almost as much as she'll love you for having made it for her You are now her very favourite uncle. . . . . . . like forever Expand Thank you for compliment! I really hope she will be pleased. It is a pity that I can not give a gift to her personally. On 7/26/2019 at 4:59 PM, mikesc said: Absolutely Gorgeous ..Love it..love it..love it !!! Expand Thank you, Mike!!! Quote
Northmount Posted July 26, 2019 Report Posted July 26, 2019 Fantastic job again. Beautiful work. Tom Quote
Members Riem Posted July 26, 2019 Members Report Posted July 26, 2019 You mean this wasn't made in a factory... in China... perhaps? Well, your artistry is legend, sir! Quote
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted July 26, 2019 Contributing Member Report Posted July 26, 2019 ALWAYS like seeing your use of color. Tannage is a bit different on this? No question she's gonna love it. Hey, I don't even carry a bag and EVEN I love it Quote
ABHandmade Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Posted July 26, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 5:22 PM, Northmount said: Fantastic job again. Beautiful work. Tom Expand Tom, thank you so much!!! On 7/26/2019 at 5:38 PM, Riem said: You mean this wasn't made in a factory... in China... perhaps? Well, your artistry is legend, sir! Expand Thank you! On 7/26/2019 at 6:19 PM, JLSleather said: ALWAYS like seeing your use of color. Tannage is a bit different on this? Expand Thank you, Jeff! The real color is beige. There is a very slight difference in the shades of the carved part and the part with the zipper (these are different pieces of leather - 3 oz and 4-5 oz), but in reality this is not as noticeable as in the photo. On 7/26/2019 at 6:19 PM, JLSleather said: Hey, I don't even carry a bag and EVEN I love it Expand Quote
Members blue duck Posted July 26, 2019 Members Report Posted July 26, 2019 That is the cutest little purse I have ever seen. There is art and there is craft, this is art. You should have mom or dad skype or facetime you and let her open it in "front" of you. You only get to see that once. Quote
RockyAussie Posted July 27, 2019 Report Posted July 27, 2019 I agree. That is soooo true. Absolutely FANTASTIC in every way. Quote
ABHandmade Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/26/2019 at 9:47 PM, blue duck said: That is the cutest little purse I have ever seen. There is art and there is craft, this is art. You should have mom or dad skype or facetime you and let her open it in "front" of you. You only get to see that once. Expand Thank you! I will definitely ask parents to broadcast on Skype or make a video when they give a gift to a niece. On 7/27/2019 at 12:36 AM, RockyAussie said: I agree. That is soooo true. Absolutely FANTASTIC in every way. Expand Thank you, Brian! Quote
Members Allotment17 Posted July 27, 2019 Members Report Posted July 27, 2019 Wow, this is a fabulous gift. What a lucky girl. Quote
Members YinTx Posted July 27, 2019 Members Report Posted July 27, 2019 Absolutely fantastic piece of art. YinTx Quote
ABHandmade Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Posted July 27, 2019 On 7/27/2019 at 10:40 AM, Allotment17 said: Wow, this is a fabulous gift. What a lucky girl. Expand Thank you! Her birthday is a few days later, the bag has already arrived in the US and will soon be handed over to her little mistress On 7/27/2019 at 3:12 PM, YinTx said: Absolutely fantastic piece of art. YinTx Expand Thank you for such compliment, YinTx! Quote
Members Scoutmom103 Posted July 28, 2019 Members Report Posted July 28, 2019 That is amazing. What a fabulous gift. Quote
Members rleather Posted July 28, 2019 Members Report Posted July 28, 2019 Ok, now I give up trying! ( Not really). But oh to be a fly on the wall of your shop, when the mastery begins. Thanks my friend for sharing your amazing talent. Quote
Members mike6642 Posted July 28, 2019 Members Report Posted July 28, 2019 Outstanding, those will be handed down to their children Quote
Rockoboy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Posted July 28, 2019 I cannot see any defect. This whole piece is better than TOTALLY AMAZING! I am another person in awe of your amazing talent. Quote
ABHandmade Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Posted July 28, 2019 @hashtagartz @Scoutmom103 Thank you so much! On 7/28/2019 at 1:05 PM, rleather said: Thanks my friend for sharing your amazing talent. Expand Thank you for your attention to my work! On 7/28/2019 at 5:49 PM, mike6642 said: Outstanding, those will be handed down to their children Expand Thank you! Interestingly, her children will also watch Rescue Rangers like her parents sometime? On 7/28/2019 at 7:17 PM, Rockoboy said: I cannot see any defect. This whole piece is better than TOTALLY AMAZING! I am another person in awe of your amazing talent. Expand Thank you, Brian!!! ------------------------------------------- Your reviews are very inspiring, thank you all so much! Quote
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