Hand-Carved Leather Panel Commision

[Klenchblaize]

Hi

I'm looking for someone with the skill and interest to carve a sympathetic interpretation of the below, sanse wording, on an undyed piece of thick veg tan leather. Image needs to be circa 7X5 inches with a 2 inch rough border.

Its very important that the image does not drift into a Disney-like take on a squirrel please.

Many thanks.

K

 

[Mesquite]

Have you considered having it done in Pyrography? That would allow a lot more detail such as the shading and bark etc than carving would.

If you do go for pyrography then Firecrest is your person for that.

 

[Dreadhead]

Have you considered having it done in Pyrography? That would allow a lot more detail such as the shading and bark etc than carving would.

If you do go for pyrography then Firecrest is your person for that.

I agree with Mesquite, Lindsey does beautiful pyrography work on leather which would really bring the detail out

 

[Wildgoose]

There was a lad on here called Tatt2Trev or tattoo trev who used to tattoo leather, not sure if he still does, might be another option for you.

 

[dewi]

Its not a handmade approach, but a laser cutter could do that design into a leather hide accurately... getting rid of the soot after the cut would be difficult without spreading it across the face, but it would be accurate.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Another vote for Firecrest/Lindsey here.
She is a very very good artist and would do that image the justice it deserves

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Not seen Lindsey on here for a while. I know she was busy with her tattoo studio. Check out Clockwork Owl tattoo on Facebook.

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[Kerne]

Its not a handmade approach, but a laser cutter could do that design into a leather hide accurately... getting rid of the soot after the cut would be difficult without spreading it across the face, but it would be accurate.

Couple of ways of avoiding this:
1. wet the leather before it goes into the laser (and wash it again straight after). This tends to shift the soot before it stains.
2. Cover the surface with masking tape (careful how you butt up the edges - no overlapping!) wash and remove the masking tape.

 

[dewi]

Couple of ways of avoiding this:
1. wet the leather before it goes into the laser (and wash it again straight after). This tends to shift the soot before it stains.
2. Cover the surface with masking tape (careful how you butt up the edges - no overlapping!) wash and remove the masking tape.

2nd option sounds good... application tape would work... you can buy that stuff up to 4ft wide (bit too big for a laser cutter) so that'd cover it all in one.

With the tape method though, what gathers the soot? The tape itself or the static removing the tape afterwards?

Have you tried cutting through leather with a laser by the way? If so, what sort of edge does it leave?

 

[Klenchblaize]

Thanks for the recommendations but in this case less is more and I should have explained myself a little better.

I’m not looking to replicate the fine detail of what is a Tunnicliffe drawing or woodcut but rather capture/retain several key elements in a deep relief leather carving. These are a; - the correct form/outline of the squirrel as it hugs the trunk and b; - the agitated countenance that again is spot-on with no hint of anthropomorphism.

Hope this makes sense.

Thanks

K

 

[Kerne]

2nd option sounds good... application tape would work... you can buy that stuff up to 4ft wide (bit too big for a laser cutter) so that'd cover it all in one.

With the tape method though, what gathers the soot? The tape itself or the static removing the tape afterwards?

Have you tried cutting through leather with a laser by the way? If so, what sort of edge does it leave?

Sorry, Kenchblaze, if this seems like a hijack!

With the tape method the soot that is affected by the extraction will gather on the tape. The soot in the engraved image itself is washed off before the tape is removed. Got to chose a tape that leaves no residue on the leather surface - very low tack (and NO polythene content!)

Virtually all laser cutting on whatever material suffers from a "HAZ" (Heat Affected Zone)- this is one reason why water jet cutting of metals is becoming much more widespread. On leather it produces what is effectively a burnt edge. However, to some extent, this can be disguised by burnishing.

 

[Klenchblaize]

Sorry, Kenchblaize, if this seems like a hijack!

With the tape method the soot that is affected by the extraction will gather on the tape. The soot in the engraved image itself is washed off before the tape is removed. Got to chose a tape that leaves no residue on the leather surface - very low tack (and NO polythene content!)

Virtually all laser cutting on whatever material suffers from a "HAZ" (Heat Affected Zone)- this is one reason why water jet cutting of metals is becoming much more widespread. On leather it produces what is effectively a burnt edge. However, to some extent, this can be disguised by burnishing.

No problem Master Stamp Maker!

K