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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2009 18:06:18 GMT
That’s fantastic, I cant get over the details, the leaves just add that extra quality to it. I defiantly prefer the more traditional mask. Can’t wait to see the completed armor
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2009 4:37:13 GMT
Wow, thats awesome! love the detail on the leaf work. The first one looks kinda roadwarrior'ish to me. I like the second one better! +1
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2009 19:27:29 GMT
Thanks again Brian. It does look roadwarriorish now that you mention it. Because its such a different look with each one, I find I'm liking both of them about the same, as far as the look. If I had to choose one to say fight zombies in, I'd go with the second.
King-- Thank you sir. It has been an interesting project and I'm anxious to see it done. Sometimes that is the really hard part, forcing myself to slow down and think it all out instead of rushing headlong into it just to get it done. If it turns out to look close to what I see in my head then I'll be pretty satisfied.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2009 4:00:50 GMT
Beautiful work I like teh second, more traditional mempo but what I like most is your artistic interpretation. Well done !
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2009 0:11:04 GMT
Onigiri-- Thank you very much.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 15:52:45 GMT
This is the first time you've done a project like this? Wow! Love the leaf stamps. I like the caterpillar mustache on the second faceplate, I think it would be too cool if someone were to make one with a long ZZ Top stache, that reached down to their belt. Wouldn't be the most practical thing ever, but how cool would it look??
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 16:29:24 GMT
Sneaky-- Hey thanks man. First time on a project like this. Armor. Still working with leather but a pretty different undertaking from holsters.
I like the way you think. A ZZ top stache! And I thought I was being adventurous with the goat!
Be safe.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 23:13:32 GMT
Do you realize the gold mine you're sitting on? You could probably do commission work, and get top dollar!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 8:37:13 GMT
excellent job once again. love the both of them. whats next on the agenda. cant wait to see the whole suit top job troy terry
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 21:27:19 GMT
Sneakypete-- Thanks man. It is a nice thought. I've made a bit of money over the years with custom leatherwork and one of the sad truths is that there are a tremendous amount of people who are interested in custom work but precious few interested in the prices.
Terry-- Thank you sir. Next on the agenda is the kusazuri or the skirting pieces that hang from the bottom of the chest piece to protect the groin and upper thighs. I've got them all cut out, tooled and dyed but still need to finish the edges and seal them up. With the holiday I haven't been able to make any further progress. Hope to be able to get that together within a week or so. I'm REALLY anxious to get the suit done too. With each piece added I find myself liking it more and more. The skirting is not particularly difficult, but it is tedious with so many pieces to work. Just a few more pieces after that and they should not be nearly so time consuming.
Have a great Thanksgiving guys!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:48:39 GMT
Have you considered doing scabbards?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2009 23:59:43 GMT
Eversberg-- I have. In fact I'm trying to decide how to go about doing a matching daisho for this suit.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 9:46:12 GMT
Wow man those are awesome, I am very impressed. How did you get into leatherwork if I might ask?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2009 16:40:01 GMT
Thank you Hank.
I got into leatherwork through my dad mostly. He was into leather when he was young and made a couple saddles. Seeing those around and knowing he made them was inspiring and since he still had all the tools I started messing around. And it snowballed from there. Made holsters professionally for a short time. Really enjoyed it, but there wasn't any money in doing it for someone else. And as a job it really took a lot of the fun out of it.
The joke in my family is that I can make anything out of leather except money!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 7:33:20 GMT
not entirely true if your leather work is good enough
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2009 18:51:17 GMT
Blood-- Not necessarily. As I've said, lots of people like custom work but not that many like custom prices. There's a lot of leather working around here and I've certainly seen better work than mine, but I've seen worse too. Sometimes it's simply a matter of being in the right place at the right time.
I would also to venture to say that I'm a better craftsman than I am a business man. I have often sold my work for less than its worth and yet there have still been potential customers that balk at the price.
There is much to be said for the value of a good name.
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