Re: More Leather Practice
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 7:32 pm
I have spent a good bit of time in the shop practicing various techniques in the last few weeks, in between working on the sheath for that second small knife and tasks around the farm, but haven't posted it all because I didn't want to bore y'all silly. I have been watching various technique videos to learn new skills and have ordered a few more necessary stamps and tools to add range to my bench. Last night I got caught up in trying a new one and at 1am Tina came out to make sure I hadn't succumbed to fumes and died. Nope, she doesn't get to cash that big insurance check just yet.
The technique I was practicing is called Upholstery... it's supposed to look like the old Diamond Tuck leather you'd find on chairs and couches or in cars, and taking my time I think this small sample turned out well. Tina said it might make a good Purse... Hmmm, was that a hint? I used a dark red dye on this practice piece, antiqued it twice and added a satin sheen finish.
I see my mistakes when I look at it, but I always do. I am very happy with the way it has turned out for a first attempt. If several more shots at practice turn out as well, I just might make a wallet or check book cover with this design for the boss.
Also in the past few weeks I have been refining my Ribbon Border, a Star Border, and learning some others. If there is a real interest I'll make a demo panel and post it... otherwise I'll save the space for exceptional things. (Or as close to exceptional as I get.)
The technique I was practicing is called Upholstery... it's supposed to look like the old Diamond Tuck leather you'd find on chairs and couches or in cars, and taking my time I think this small sample turned out well. Tina said it might make a good Purse... Hmmm, was that a hint? I used a dark red dye on this practice piece, antiqued it twice and added a satin sheen finish.
I see my mistakes when I look at it, but I always do. I am very happy with the way it has turned out for a first attempt. If several more shots at practice turn out as well, I just might make a wallet or check book cover with this design for the boss.
Also in the past few weeks I have been refining my Ribbon Border, a Star Border, and learning some others. If there is a real interest I'll make a demo panel and post it... otherwise I'll save the space for exceptional things. (Or as close to exceptional as I get.)