Rusty Report post Posted February 5, 2008 This is a picture I did of my nephew's Bassett Hound in the back of his pickup truck. It's one solid piece of leather - after I cut and bevel the frame, I use a stylus to create the wood grain effect. I like the way it turned out. Rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted February 5, 2008 That's really good work. The colors are really lifelike. Good job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don101 Report post Posted February 5, 2008 WoW amazing it looks like a photo really nice, Don Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Report post Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks guys. I've attached a scan of the photo that I used for the pattern. I think I got fairly close. Ralph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCOUTER Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Rusty, We are very happy to have you here! Your work is beautiful and your style is unique. The dog came out wonderful! Look forward to seeing more of your work! Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Report post Posted February 6, 2008 Rusty,We are very happy to have you here! Your work is beautiful and your style is unique. The dog came out wonderful! Look forward to seeing more of your work! Awesome! Thank you Scouter - I got tired of doing the same thing day in and day out - belts, wallets, purses, etc., so I decided to try something a little different - got into figure/pictorial carving, and I'm loving it. Always room for improvement though. I do like the uniqueness of the frame - I've seen numerous leather projects displayed, and they always seem to be displayed inside a glossy wooden frame, which, to me, seems to take something away from the overall appearance, so I thought I'd try doing it my own way. Once I've decided on the frame width, I mark the inside border with a wing divider, the diagonal corners with a ruler and stylus - then I cut them in with a swivel knife, bevel, and matt away from them to give them a raised appearance, and I make the wood grain with a stylus. The beauty of it being that wood grain is like clouds - no set pattern. I've attached another example of a frame - the scan/print picture had a coffee cup set on it, so it's not too impressive, but I'm more interested in showing the difference of the two frames - both made the same way - just different grain. Rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexblow Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Hello,Rusty. Very nice work,i love what you've doing with your dog...It's like a photo...in better ! Did you take commisioned work ? Can we talk about a project i have?Maybee by Pm or here,it's like you want. Welcome to the forum. Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Report post Posted February 8, 2008 Hello,Rusty.Very nice work,i love what you've doing with your dog...It's like a photo...in better ! Did you take commisioned work ? Can we talk about a project i have?Maybee by Pm or here,it's like you want. Welcome to the forum. Alex Alex - twenty years ago, I'd have jumped on the chance to do a project that would have been seen half way around the world, but these days, due to arthritis creeping into my hands and failing eyesight, I've gone back to doing my leather work as an enjoyable hobby rather than a business, and, frankly, I enjoy it much more now than I ever did when I was making a living at it. I work on what I want to, and when I want to, and you just can't put a price on that. I do appreciate your compliment, and sorry about not accepting your order, but I'm sure there are members here in this forum that are as good - some even alot better, and I'm sure you can find someone to fill your wish. Thanks. Rusty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexblow Report post Posted February 9, 2008 Rusty,don't be worry about refusing some order...i can understand . It's just that,when i see your Winston,basset and see what you have done with it... Waouw,it's like i said : better than a photo ! My first dog was an American staff (my avatar).I miss him so much ,my wife miss him too . The birthday of my wife is an the end of July,and want something special for her. He's got the same colors like your Winston,and well you know : It's like when you see a carpenter making something for him that is awesome,something hit your head saying :if he's making this piece of art, no doubt that he can do something similar for me. Enjoy your hobby,and show us more of your ART...it's a pleasure for my eyes.Thanks for sharing. Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
