The latest weights.

[immiketoo]

1 hour ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Thank you!

Wow, his tools are works of art!  

Yes they are

[JayEhl]

On 8/18/2021 at 12:13 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. 

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!

[immiketoo]

32 minutes ago, 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!

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.

[immiketoo]

Here’s a quick video demonstrating the differences between standard and pro petal lifters.

 

 

[JayEhl]

20 minutes ago, immiketoo said:

video demonstrating

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!

 

[immiketoo]

1 minute ago, 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!

 

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!

[Sheilajeanne]

Thank you!! Great little video!

[immiketoo]

22 minutes ago, Sheilajeanne said:

Thank you!! Great little video!

Glad you enjoyed it

[Doc Reaper]

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