Members Sheilajeanne Posted August 18, 2021 Members Report Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 2:38 PM, immiketoo said: I bought BK's petal lifters but they are so flat and round they seem to cut the leather, especially the smaller size one. Expand JayEl, I asked someone about using petal lifters recently, and they said they DO cut the leather. It helps that the leather they use is top grade Herman Oak, but they also said they practiced a lot first to make sure they didn't accidentally tear the leather instead of cutting it. Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 18, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:07 PM, Sheilajeanne said: I couldn't find any tools by Ed. Anyone have the link? All I found were obituaries!! Expand There are no links. Only Facebook, no websites. On 8/18/2021 at 5:11 PM, spacedog said: These are just as impressive as the rest, Mike, but that maple leaf is outstanding. Very nicely done. Expand Thank you. For some reason that was the most popular online as well! Quote Learnleather.com
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 18, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:13 PM, Sheilajeanne said: JayEl, I asked someone about using petal lifters recently, and they said they DO cut the leather. It helps that the leather they use is top grade Herman Oak, but they also said they practiced a lot first to make sure they didn't accidentally tear the leather instead of cutting it. Expand Yes all petal lifters regardless of type will pierce the grain of the leather. How they do it is a little different from each other though. The pro lifters like Ed and Grey Ghost make are easier to use for me. Quote Learnleather.com
Members JayEhl Posted August 18, 2021 Members Report Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:07 PM, Sheilajeanne said: I couldn't find any tools by Ed. Anyone have the link? Expand Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057211549314 Quote
Members Sheilajeanne Posted August 18, 2021 Members Report Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) Thank you! Wow, his tools are works of art! Edited August 18, 2021 by Sheilajeanne Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 18, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 7:34 PM, Sheilajeanne said: Thank you! Wow, his tools are works of art! Expand Yes they are Quote Learnleather.com
Members JayEhl Posted August 20, 2021 Members Report Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 5:13 PM, Sheilajeanne said: JayEl, I asked someone about using petal lifters recently, and they said they DO cut the leather. It helps that the leather they use is top grade Herman Oak, but they also said they practiced a lot first to make sure they didn't accidentally tear the leather instead of cutting it. Expand whoops, missed this. Thanks for the insight. I thought I was doing something wrong and have been trying to be more careful and trying to gently push through the corners by hand instead of using the mallet, especially the bigger ones. Kind of like a rounded end modeling tool. The ones from Ed seem to be thicker/blunt which is what I think I'm looking for. The right tool for the right job! Thanks! Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 20, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 2:51 PM, JayEhl said: whoops, missed this. Thanks for the insight. I thought I was doing something wrong and have been trying to be more careful and trying to gently push through the corners by hand instead of using the mallet, especially the bigger ones. Kind of like a rounded end modeling tool. The ones from Ed seem to be thicker/blunt which is what I think I'm looking for. The right tool for the right job! Thanks! Expand They’re both right for the job, it’s just a matter of how to use them, and when to use them in the carving process. Ed’s are wicked sharp on the leading edge. Far sharper than the stamp type, but they are used much differently. If you want I’ll do a quick video to demonstrate. Quote Learnleather.com
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 20, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 20, 2021 Here’s a quick video demonstrating the differences between standard and pro petal lifters. IMG_6115.MOV Quote Learnleather.com
Members JayEhl Posted August 20, 2021 Members Report Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 4:22 PM, immiketoo said: video demonstrating Expand Just watched your video. BIG help, thanks. I have a craft tool molding tool with what appears to be a petal lifter on both sides but different sizes. I got them as a gift early summer but haven't used it yet, thinking they would be used for molding embossed art work. I'll have to give it a go to check out the process. But definitely something other than BK's are on my list. Thank you so much! Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 20, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 4:45 PM, JayEhl said: Just watched your video. BIG help, thanks. I have a craft tool molding tool with what appears to be a petal lifter on both sides but different sizes. I got them as a gift early summer but haven't used it yet, thinking they would be used for molding embossed art work. I'll have to give it a go to check out the process. But definitely something other than BK's are on my list. Thank you so much! Expand You are quite welcome!. If your modeling spoon ones are sharp enough, they will work, but it may be difficult to push them since they are sharp on both sides. Let me know how they work for you! Quote Learnleather.com
Members Sheilajeanne Posted August 20, 2021 Members Report Posted August 20, 2021 Thank you!! Great little video! Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted August 20, 2021 Author Moderator Report Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/20/2021 at 5:03 PM, Sheilajeanne said: Thank you!! Great little video! Expand Glad you enjoyed it Quote Learnleather.com
Doc Reaper Posted March 17, 2023 Report Posted March 17, 2023 Ok, those weights look really cool, all covered with leather n Stuff. I went over to Crackle Barrel and purchased an ashtray that looks like a cast iron frying pan. I melt the lead tire weights into disc. I guess I could melt em down and put a leather coat on them. They look pretty cool Quote Doc Reaper
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.