Native American Stuff & Leather Carving (updated)

DestinyUK · Last edited by DestinyUK on Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:43 am; edited 2 times in total

SCROLL DOWN FOR LEATHER CARVING!
I like to make this sort of stuff when I get time. I used to carve leather but I will need to find the photos and scan them as it was 'pre digital' when I last got the chance to do any. I used to make fully carved handbags and stuff like that.

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amareke · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

wow Alison , What do you string it on? are they long bone bead tubes?
I'd love to see some of you leatherwork- get hunting the pics mrs!

Do you think you will have more time to do some now you dont have to man the shop? hope so!

Heart

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Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur
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DestinyUK · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:23 am Post subject:

amareke wrote:

wow Alison , What do you string it on? are they long bone bead tubes?
I'd love to see some of you leatherwork- get hunting the pics mrs!

Do you think you will have more time to do some now you dont have to man the shop? hope so!

Heart

Its strung on suede thonging, really simple to do to be honest, just takes patience! its 2 rows of 4" bones & 1 row of 2". The beadwork on the horns is done on a loom, I did that bit years ago. I never realised that I used to be a 'beader' LOL
I will try and hunt out some old piccys today.
I dont have much more time now as I do alot of promo work for Ebay. Im at a post office in Garston on Thursday if ya get a chance to pop in. As well as that , me shed is full and ive no space to work LOL
xx Rainbow

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Janey · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:40 am Post subject:

PHWOAR!! Im in lust, I love Native American artwork, thats a fantastic piece, I quite fancy trying to make a dreamcatcher (to go with the others I have Laughing

) but in bead....if i ever get a clue where to start!! Shocked

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DestinyUK · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all your comments Daisy

I used to really enjoy leather carving as well but gave it up when the kids came along as its quite involved and takes lots of time. Would love to have another go but ive sold all my tools Sad

(oh the joys of being an ebayer lol)
Hope you like this....

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mjbelkin · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject:

Wow Alison, that is stunning

Wow

Melanie B.

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Kiamyka · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:39 am Post subject:

Wow Alison they are beautiful
where did u get the horns from?

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Chris xx

amareke · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

wow Alison- amazing work! I can imagine that being a seriously pre kids activity!

So why dont you have time now? only 6 websites to run!! Laughing

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Cathy
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Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur
(Everything said in latin sounds deep!)

moonchild · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:46 am Post subject:

Wow, they're both fantastic Alison! I love it

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Kes · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

Wow Alison I love it

The first one isn't really my thing, although I can appreciate the work that's gone into it - but that bag is utterly gorgeous!

Daisy

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Janey · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

Gorgeous!! Shocked

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tanok · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

Good lord your talent is utterly amazing, so much care and attention to detail, I hand my admiration to you!!!

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DestinyUK · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

Blinkin eck! I'm flattered by your comments....gone all shy now Rainbow

I seem to created a massive urge to start leather carving again, Shocked

my pocket is screaming nooo nooooooo Wink

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Cherie · Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

I love that handbag. It must have taken hours if not days to finish. Did you buy the bag or make it yourself from scratch?????

DestinyUK · Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:06 am Post subject:

Cherie wrote:

I love that handbag. It must have taken hours if not days to finish. Did you buy the bag or make it yourself from scratch?????

I made it myself from scratch, it was just a plain old piece of vegetable tanned hide to start with.
I just up an old bag to use as a template and took it from there. It's a shame i didnt take a pic of the front of the bag as its very decorative, even the strap was carved from end to end. It took me about two weeks all in all.
I'd really love to take up leather carving again but i have too much on my plate at the moment (whats new lol)
I used to do tapestry & stuff as well but that was pre computer/children days!
Alison x

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