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Grayhawk, thanks for the advice, I'll look into it. I have some scraps I can practice on. Thank you!

--- In flasah@yahoogroups.com, Jerome <grayhawk@...> wrote:
>
> *If I were carving that pattern all of the cuts would be of the same
> depth, about 1/2 of the thickness of the leather. I would do the
> beveling by working on the parts that are to the back or running behind
> parts in the forground. And beveling the upfront parts last. I would
> also spend a lot of time working with modeling tools to get the proper
> curves to all of those rounded parts, fuel tank, handle bars, ect.*
>
> kayakfishingtx wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello Friends,
> >
> > I've never posted here before, even though I've been reading the
> > posts. My best friend owns a company that he started in 2002, and he
> > sacrificed his motorcycle to get it started. His family heritage comes
> > from Norway, so I've tried to incorporate it as much as possible.
> >
> > Please take a look at my photo uploads to see the front and back of
> > the desk-check sized checkbook I'm designing for him.
> >
> > Unlike most leather projects that contain a large amount of stamping,
> > I would like to try a new approach in which the largest part of the
> > design is 'sketching' or 'sculpting' or whatever.
> >
> > I'm new to leatherwork myself, although I've been around it some. I'm
> > wanting some help, especially with the motorcycle, because it seems to
> > be the most troublesome part of the design. How do I create the
> > motorcycle? Should I simply outline it, the way it appears, or should
> > I use pressure on the swivel knife to make cuts as thin or thick as I
> > need them to match the design?
> >
> > I've given this pattern a lot of thought, but am still open to
> > changes, and am willing to discuss it anyone who is interested. I'm
> > often on Yahoo! Messenger if you wanna chat live, just make sure you
> > mention flasah in the description so I'll know you are part of this group.
> >
> > Link to one of the images:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flasah/photos/album/1227215079/pic/2078732484/view
> > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flasah/photos/album/1227215079/pic/2078732484/view>
> >
> > Thank you!
> >
> > Jonathan Thomas
> > kayakfishingtx
> >
> >
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