Members buffalobill Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 Looks great! Quote
ABHandmade Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 Very nice and beautiful work! Quote
Members JBW1 Posted February 21, 2020 Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 Really nice! Great idea for a gift Quote
Members YinTx Posted February 21, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Outfitr said: Really nice work. How is it attached to the cover? Upper right, is that just a fancy S or is it something else? I've been struggling with small carvings lately. I need some smaller petal lifters. I struggle with cutting the small curves on the petal tops. Thank you. The cover has adhesive already, but I have found it doesn't always hold. This one I removed the adhesive (no small task itself) sanded it rough, and used contact cement. Much better hold I think. It is an "S" in the upper right. The petal lifter I used on this one is the small Craftool Pro lifter. I have a Robert Beard small but it was much to big for this. Also, I have some petal lifters I have made from freebie screwdrivers, very easy to do with a file or a grinder if you have it, some sandpaper, and polishing compound. If you don't have it, try to get a small swivel knife blade (1/4") for those tight curves. Made a world of difference for me. 8 hours ago, Scoutmom103 said: Very nice work. Many thanks! 7 hours ago, buffalobill said: Looks great! Appreciate it! 7 hours ago, ABHandmade said: Very nice and beautiful work! I've seen your work, mine pales in comparison, thank you kindly! 34 minutes ago, JBW1 said: Really nice! Great idea for a gift Thank you, and I hope she likes it. May not know for a while though! Still have to deliver it... YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 22, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted February 22, 2020 Questions: I presume the leather is quite thin, approx what thickness? and how did you prevent it from going out of shape whilst tooling it? Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members YinTx Posted February 22, 2020 Author Members Report Posted February 22, 2020 4 hours ago, fredk said: Questions: I presume the leather is quite thin, approx what thickness? and how did you prevent it from going out of shape whilst tooling it? 3-4 oz thick, you can use packing tape on the back if you like to reduce the stretch. YinTx Quote YinTx https://www.instagram.com/lanasia_2017/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK6HvLWuZTzjt3MbR0Yhcj_WIQIvchezo
Members Bawarrior Posted February 22, 2020 Members Report Posted February 22, 2020 Well my friend that is just beautiful, very inspiring. Keep up the good work. Quote
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