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Branching out

Discussion in 'Sheaths & Such' started by mt_hangglider, Aug 12, 2016.

  1. Aug 12, 2016 #1
    mt_hangglider

    mt_hangglider

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    Thought I'd share a couple new projects with you guys this morning. Lately, I've really been thinking that I need to go from just tooling silhouettes to tooling with detail. So, last weekend, I got ambitious and made these two items for a couple of close friends who just moved away to Arizona (hence the desert / lizard content). My first two carved / tooled pieces with detail. From the package tracking, looks like they'll be receiving them today. Looking forward to doing more and refining my techniques! Have a great weekend guys!

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    Oh and just so there is something knife sheath related to the post... made this pancake sheath a couple weekends back. Been on a real Hippo kick lately :D

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  2. Aug 12, 2016 #2
    Gafishing

    Gafishing

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    Aug 7, 2016
    Those are beautiful
    I just got into sheath leather making for my tools and knives. ( I currently suck .. A lot)
    But I dream of one day making stuff like you sir.
    Thanks for the pictures


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  3. Aug 12, 2016 #3
    John A. Larsen

    John A. Larsen

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    Great job on all these! John
     
  4. Aug 12, 2016 #4
    popedandy

    popedandy Gold Member Gold Member

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    Very nice!
     
  5. Aug 12, 2016 #5
    bflying

    bflying Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wow! Your quality and refinement is really advancing quickly. I'm a lot slower and keeping my leather work on the occasional hobby level. My problem with detail is hand shaking and coordination as I age. Absolutely love the work shown above. I've actually thought about making a leather pocket dump tray (oops, I mean Valet Tray [emoji41]). Just got that bug in my head a few weeks ago. I also love the southwest themes. We vacation often in southern Utah right on the Utah/Arizona/Nevada border. Your designs would fit right in with our decor. I may even borrow one of them. ;)

    Are you still hand stitching or using a machine? The stitch work shown is absolutely perfect. Keep showing your work.
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2016 #6
    Nic.

    Nic.

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    Dec 8, 2014
    I tried to get into leather carving, and found I suck at it! Amazing work, I really really love the Lizzard. That's even cooler than the Nordic tree you did!
     
  7. Aug 13, 2016 #7
    rayban

    rayban

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    Love the tray...great idea for keeping my guitar picks all in one place...
     
  8. Aug 13, 2016 #8
    Ebbtide

    Ebbtide

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    Great work. Really like the lizard... that's a fine piece of art.
     
  9. Aug 14, 2016 #9
    bflying

    bflying Gold Member Gold Member

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    I forgot to ask, is the tray a two piece with finished back? Or did you just leave it rough flesh?




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  10. Aug 14, 2016 #10
    Horsewright

    Horsewright KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Just awesome work. Very nice.
     
  11. Aug 14, 2016 #11
    claude scott

    claude scott making custom sheaths Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Nice work doing good stuff
     
  12. Aug 15, 2016 #12
    mt_hangglider

    mt_hangglider

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    Jan 19, 2009
    Thank you for the kind words! Keep at it! You learn things as you go and get better with each piece. I'm about a year and a half into leather right now.

    Thank you John!

    Thanks!

    Thank you sir, you're too kind :) I'm using a Cobra Class 4 sewing machine. Absolutely love that thing!

    Thank you!

    Thanks!

    Thanks!

    I laminated two pieces so they are smooth / finished. The top tooled part is 7/8 oz and the bottom is 3/4 oz (although it's a thin 3/4, could easily be 2/3).

    Thank you Dave! Always appreciate the kind words and encouragement!

    Thanks!


    I actually did another valet tray this weekend by request for my Mom :). She wanted a sunflower so that's what she got. First time using any colored dyes aside from brown and black. Turned out pretty nice.

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  13. Aug 15, 2016 #13
    Ebbtide

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    And the hits just keep on coming :D
     
  14. Aug 16, 2016 #14
    Eric@DLT

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    Turned out pretty nice? I think that's an understatement! That looks fantastic. The level of depth you see really makes the leaves and pedals pop.
     
  15. Aug 18, 2016 #15
    mt_hangglider

    mt_hangglider

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    Thank you :)
     
  16. Aug 18, 2016 #16
    mt_hangglider

    mt_hangglider

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    Thank you Eric, I really appreciate the kind words!
     
  17. Aug 19, 2016 #17
    kenjal

    kenjal

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    You have got some talent going there. Awesome craftwork. Thank you for showing us.
     
  18. Aug 22, 2016 #18
    Salolan

    Salolan

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    Feb 27, 2013
    Gorgeous work!

    Chris
     

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