patterns and styles

John Cole · May 20, 2009

Ok, after looking at several of the scroll patterns that are out there, I am seeing a fair semblance to some of the american western leather tooling that I've done over the years.
I've got several southwest patterns for leatherworking,. Can I transfer some of these patterns to engraving patterns at least to start with, or should I start with established engraving scroll patterns?

John C.

Weldon47 · May 20, 2009

John,

Since you are familiar with those patters, try 'em. Reduce them to a scale appropriate to engraving and give it a go. It will be good practice.

WL

Arnaud Van Tilburgh · May 20, 2009

John, show some of these patterns as it is easier to understand.
And I agree with WL, give it a try

arnaud

John Cole · May 20, 2009

Here are a couple of designs that I pulled out of some old Leather Crafters magazines that I have.

John C.

J Saville · May 20, 2009

John,

They look like great designs for something like a money clip. Reduce them to size and have at it. Add some shading and they will look great.

John S.

Andrew Biggs · May 20, 2009

Hi John

Yes, a lot of the leatherwork patterns would be very attractive engraved. Al Stohlman's carvings in particular. Johnny Wyerts does a very attractive and incredibley beautiful engraving style that reminds me a lot of the western type leather carving.

If you look at the leather carving and apply the same thinking/logic of displacement with the tools then you're are about half way to metal sculpture with small punches as well.

Cheers
Andrew

bronc · May 20, 2009

Andrew,
I'm glad to hear you mention Johny Weyerts. I just don't think he gets enough recognition. He has developed his own beautiful and very unique style.

Stewart

Andrew Biggs · May 20, 2009

Hi Stewart

I agree!!

So that's how you spell his name...............you can tell I'm a signwriter can't you

Cheers
Andrew

monk · May 20, 2009

usually-- a good design, assuming it is appropriate, is good no matter what it's on. i put many leatherwork patterns on buckles for people & they were thrilled with them.i like the design on the left. not so- the one on the right.

bronc · May 20, 2009

Andrew,
If I had to stand upside down on the underside of the globe like you do I wouldn't be able to spell either.
Good day to you.

Stewart

John Cole · May 20, 2009

Thanks for all the input!!
It's good to know that I've got a ready supply of patterns to practice on while I'm learning how to make my own scrolls and patterns.
My tools should be in by the end of the week, and I can't wait to get started.
I figured that some of the same shading and vane principles would be similar between the two mediums. I'm currently looking at all the examples I can find of properly shaded flora and scrollwork as to try and wrap my head around the suptle differences.
Again, thanks for all the input, and keep it comming!!

John C.

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