ABHandmade Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesc Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted July 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, 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 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. 1 minute ago, mikesc said: Absolutely Gorgeous ..Love it..love it..love it !!! Thank you, Mike!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted July 26, 2019 Fantastic job again. Beautiful work. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riem Report post Posted July 26, 2019 You mean this wasn't made in a factory... in China... perhaps? Well, your artistry is legend, sir! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted July 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Northmount said: Fantastic job again. Beautiful work. Tom Tom, thank you so much!!! 1 hour ago, Riem said: You mean this wasn't made in a factory... in China... perhaps? Well, your artistry is legend, sir! Thank you! 48 minutes ago, JLSleather said: ALWAYS like seeing your use of color. Tannage is a bit different on this? 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. 1 hour ago, JLSleather said: Hey, I don't even carry a bag and EVEN I love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted July 27, 2019 I agree. That is soooo true. Absolutely FANTASTIC in every way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted July 27, 2019 9 hours ago, 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. Thank you! I will definitely ask parents to broadcast on Skype or make a video when they give a gift to a niece. 7 hours ago, RockyAussie said: I agree. That is soooo true. Absolutely FANTASTIC in every way. Thank you, Brian! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allotment17 Report post Posted July 27, 2019 Wow, this is a fabulous gift. What a lucky girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted July 27, 2019 Absolutely fantastic piece of art. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted July 27, 2019 4 hours ago, Allotment17 said: Wow, this is a fabulous gift. What a lucky girl. 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 16 minutes ago, YinTx said: Absolutely fantastic piece of art. YinTx Thank you for such compliment, YinTx! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hashtagartz Report post Posted July 27, 2019 This is amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoutmom103 Report post Posted July 28, 2019 That is amazing. What a fabulous gift. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rleather Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike6642 Report post Posted July 28, 2019 Outstanding, those will be handed down to their children Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted July 28, 2019 @hashtagartz @Scoutmom103 Thank you so much! 6 hours ago, rleather said: Thanks my friend for sharing your amazing talent. Thank you for your attention to my work! 2 hours ago, mike6642 said: Outstanding, those will be handed down to their children Thank you! Interestingly, her children will also watch Rescue Rangers like her parents sometime? 48 minutes ago, 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. Thank you, Brian!!! ------------------------------------------- Your reviews are very inspiring, thank you all so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites