first embossing attempt

FEATHERS · August 24, 2009, 12:26:07 AM

G'Day All,A pic of my first attempt at embossing,after some guidance from WC,it will be the flap of a tobacco pouch.Which brings me to ask WC the info I have suggest mixing saw dust with leather glue to put in the raised embossed area,any hints.Feathers

GunClick Rick · August 24, 2009, 02:42:32 AM

Now were talkin where did ya get that one?

FEATHERS · August 24, 2009, 04:28:14 AM

G'Day Rick,Not sure where I got the pattern,from a magazine or the web.Feathers

JD Alan · August 24, 2009, 11:06:54 AM

That's nice work Feathers. What are the dimensions on this piece? Thanks, JD

cowboywc · August 24, 2009, 12:41:03 PM

Howdy Feathers
Sawdust will work if it is fine enough, sift out any large pieces. Leather dust works better.
WC

FEATHERS · August 24, 2009, 01:45:08 PM

G'Day JD,That pattern is about 3in x 3in I reduced it,I can email you a larger version if you like.Feathers

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · August 24, 2009, 03:31:22 PM

fEATHERS, that's nice looking, you did good pard

Regards

tEN wOLVES

FEATHERS · August 24, 2009, 03:40:43 PM

Thanks TW,A long way to go ,still learning.Feathers

Bodie Bascom · August 24, 2009, 09:34:54 PM

That's cool Feathers. How did you emboss it?

GunClick Rick · August 24, 2009, 10:38:57 PM

Feathers,how thick is your piece of leather?You live in Boise?

FEATHERS · August 25, 2009, 12:10:11 AM

G'Day Rick,leather is 1/8 thick,I live a little bit further south from Boise-try Australia.Feathers

JD Alan · August 25, 2009, 01:33:34 AM

Hi Feathers, I got the email with the pattern. I appreciate it a lot. God bless, JD

FEATHERS · August 25, 2009, 02:52:27 AM

G;Day JD,No problems my friend-I'm only trial & erroring with that pattern myself-got some good advice from WC a while back in a post where I asked for any info or hints on embossing.Feathers

Johnny McCrae · August 25, 2009, 07:55:40 AM

Howdy Feathers,

That is a great looking piece of work especially for a first attempt. Many thanks for sharing this with us.

Gun Butcher · August 25, 2009, 04:01:40 PM

Great work Feathers, I love the pattern.

cowboy316 · August 25, 2009, 04:40:59 PM

hey there Feathers
lookin great there bud that would look way cool on one of my camp stool

keep up the great work bud
Cowboy316

FEATHERS · August 25, 2009, 05:03:46 PM

G'Day Guys,I am really enjoying do this one,I have a lot to do before I'm finished,it's fun trying something new & thanks.Hey cowboy I just sent you an email.Feathers

cowboywc · August 26, 2009, 01:05:13 PM

Howdy Feathers
What e-mail did you send it to?
WC

FEATHERS · August 26, 2009, 03:25:26 PM

G'Day WC,I sent the pattern to cowboy316.Too many cowboys not enough indians.Feathers

santee · August 29, 2009, 10:24:10 AM

That's an awesome first try! Great job.