Regis Report post Posted January 8, 2008 In the mail yesterday was the drawing prize from the First Ever Leatherworker.net Carving Contest. In the package was a great modeling spoon and stylus. Both are much nicer and better than what I've been working with and they will see lots of use. Thanks to Jim Linnell and TLF for the prizes. Thank you Johanna and Clay for conducting the contest/drawing. I'm sure looking forward to future carving contests of any kind/type you can come up with. Regis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Admin Report post Posted January 8, 2008 Contest pics are back up: http://leatherworker.net/contestpics/index.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Leatherworker.net held it's first ever carving contest in December of 2007. It wasn't a competition where entries were judged against each other, but was intended to show how many different ways a single subject, in this case an oak leaf, could be carved. Participants could choose any pattern for an oak leaf they like from books or draw their own. They could then carve this pattern in any way they like. We had 21 participants who submitted 31 different entries. These entries definately show a lot of variety, imagination, and skill, and our first contest was a big success. I would like to thank everyone that participated in this contest. The timing of the contest right before Christmas made it a little difficult for a lot of people. Jim Linnell of Tandy Leather Factory donated some prizes to be given to participants who's names were drawn from a hat. The prizes consisted of some of Tandy's new line of modeling tools and tracing stylus as well as a couple of their older version of stylus. The names drawn for the prizes were Bruce Johnson, Regis G, Craftsman827, and Leatherbum. On behalf of all of us at Leatherworker.net, I would like to thank Jim for this donation and his support. Jim also sent me 2 examples of how he carves oak leaves to share with our membership. These carvings from Jim show us all what can be achieved with LOTS of practice and attention to detail. Check out Jim's website Elktracks to see more of his work. We are looking forward to having more contests here at Leatherworker.net. Both Paul Burnett and Silva Fox have offered to donate prizes for upcoming contests. We'll keep you posted as soon as the next contest decided on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted January 9, 2008 I got my modelers yesterday. Thanks to Jim and TLF for donating these. I REALLY did NOT tell Clay that the the modelers I use the most are ball modelers and the undercuts (deerfoot?). That's what I got, thanks mi amigo. I ceremoniously dumped the old ones and played Taps on harmonica. That old gray plastic coating had chipped off long ago, and the duct tape handles were not the most attractive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorsehairBraider Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Wow - congrats to all the participants! Some really beautiful examples there! And congrats to the winners! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted January 9, 2008 Great work everyone Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted January 9, 2008 WOW they are here,my prizes from the 1st ever oak leaf carving contest. I was like a little child yesterday when I went to the mail box. When I seen the package from ND, I knew it had to be the PRIZES. I ran up to the house to show the wife like a little boy. I had to write to thank you all, Thank you Clay,Joanna, & the whole team at this GREAT site !! The prizes will be used till there worn out.They are greatly appreceated. This is the best site for the leatherworker bar none. Lets all: keep up the good work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardb Report post Posted January 17, 2008 For the next one, give us more time! I didn't even see the post until the thing was half over. Not that I could have done it in a week anyway (haha). Looking forward to the next one! Brent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pip Report post Posted January 18, 2008 I am amazed by the quality and quantity of different types of oak leaf, awesome.... it really does show how different they can be whilst still remaining of excellent quality congratulations to all. Another ten years and i might enter something.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted January 25, 2008 This is a really cool idea. Hopefully you guys will ahve more of them. There were some really good looking carvings in that album, allways nice to see a bunch of new ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted January 25, 2008 We have almost figured out the next LW contest, stay tuned! We'd like to do more contests and challenges, and any sponsors who are interested in being featured, please send me or ClayB a PM. Providing prizes and incentives to eager-to-learn leatherworkers is a great way to indroduce yourself, and the services your company offers, to a huge Internet audience, and spread goodwill and cheer! Look in the contest forum soon for an announcement for the next leather challenge! Johanna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
