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[Capt. Jas.]

A little early heraldic work for a bag flap. The main subject, Melucine is embossed (raised from the flesh side). This is for a Germanic hunting bag I'm working on for the Contemporary Longrifle Foundation fundraiser.

 

[Capnball]

A little early heraldic work for a bag flap. The main subject, Melucine is embossed (raised from the flesh side). This is for a Germanic hunting bag I'm working on for the Contemporary Longrifle Foundation fundraiser.

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Beautiful, I gotta learn how to do that.

 

[mushka]

At one time in my life I had the physical ability to do things like that but not the patience. Now I have the patience and not the physical ability. Like a lot of things in my life I got it backwards.
That is a beautiful bag and work.

 

[HSmithTX]

I'd love to see and learn more about how that is done? Looks incredibly good!!

 

[rafterob]

Do you use a mold for the embossed design? I would be very interested in knowing how that is accomplished.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

 

[BillinOregon]

Speechless. Said the judge in a famous injury case: "Many are called but few are chosen." You are one of the chosen, sir.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Do you use a mold for the embossed design? I would be very interested in knowing how that is accomplished.

Hi, no mold is used. It's raised from behind with small tools and fine tune tooled from the front. A mixture of hide glue/leather dust goes in the back in recess created to hold its form. This raised embossing is an old technique that can be found on many items including leather covered flasks.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

Speechless. Said the judge in a famous injury case: "Many are called but few are chosen." You are one of the chosen, sir.

Thank you kindly sir. There are many who can surpass my work blindfolded but I am thankful to be blessed with what I have been given.

 

[lt508th]

A beautiful bag and excellent work!

 

[arby]

Wowee that's beautiful. Amazing work.

 

[lt508th]

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May I ask, did you freehand emboss from the opposite side or use a carving to emboss, and then embellish the edges and details by hand? I'm working on something somewhat similar, although not quite as intricate. Also, did you make your own hide glue to mix with the leather dust or use a modern glue? On past projects, I have opted for modern glue, as it offers better mixing and longer term adhesion, but I would be interested to hear your opinions.

 

[Capt. Jas.]

May I ask, did you freehand emboss from the opposite side or use a carving to emboss, and then embellish the edges and details by hand? I'm working on something somewhat similar, although not quite as intricate. Also, did you make your own hide glue to mix with the leather dust or use a modern glue? On past projects, I have opted for modern glue, as it offers better mixing and longer term adhesion, but I would be interested to hear your opinions.

This is embossed in repousse. I make my own with hide glue and leather dust. Rubber cement will work or there is a recent import available. Adhesion is not a real concern since you need to back your work.