Camouflage Stamps

[Chris623]

Yup, yet another newbie question.

I'm working on my first sheath.  Sure making a lot of mistakes.  Some I can ignore and just go on.............some have caused me to hang the item on the "wall of shame" and start over.  (more of those than I'd like to admit!)

Anyway, on a sheath there are some "less-than-90-degree" corners on my sheath and I can't get close enough to the corner with my background tool to come in with a camouflage tool and do the blending.  (like the point, for example)  Do I just ignore those spots on the sheath or is there someway to alleviate that problem?  Do you have picture examples of how you handle "less-than-90 degree" corners?

[Chris623]

Wow!  69 views and no-one has a suggestion????? 

Edited October 19, 2020 by Chris623

[maxdaddy]

You may only need a few touches with a stylus to get a couple of dimples in the narrow area. I'd give something like that a try in a small area.

[Chris623]

Hmmmmm.  That's a thought.  Thanks.

[fredk]

Pictures help

[Chris623]

Well, haven't started it yet, so a drawing (extremely rough drawing) will have to suffice.

As you can see, I've 7 inside "corners" to deal with.

[fredk]

Which camouflage stamps and which backgrounder have you? Which are you going to use? The numbers on the handles would do for info.

Is your plan to use the camo along the border above and below the 'makers' stamp area?

I'm just trying to get a picture (in my head) of your design.

 

[Chris623]

The "squigglies" in my rough drawing are a Tandy #E294.  The only camouflage tool I have is the Tandy #C433.  The area adjacent to the maker's mark is flat.........no texture.  Of course, the sewed area has no texture.  I'm thinking a Tandy #C366 "might" allow me some texture back in those corners just so they aren't blank.

On my way to a Doctor's appointment, so will be off-line for several hours.

[HondoMan]

Chris, start in those corners first.  You can overlap the camo stamps in corners.  Once your corners are done, work from one corner to the other.  As always, get some wee scrap pieces and practice before you start on the actual sheath.

As a suggestion, what might suit and be a wee easier for you.  Rather than have your mark between    ( mark )     try....      ) Mark (     You might find your camo stamps have a proper fit and look.

 

Edited October 19, 2020 by HondoMan

[Chris623]

Not sure I understand your suggestion,  HondoMan.

Here is what I ended up with.  Just finished the back of the sheath.   Think I like it better than the front, but it is what it is.  Can't complain.......after all, this is my first sheath.  Hope they get better from here.  Oh, and I purchased a Tandy #F910 to do the corner stamping.  Subtle, but did just what I wanted.

The dark spots on the front of the sheath are from a water application..........not stains.