02-13-2007, 07:30 AM
Quote:How is make the decoration?
Do you mean the dark stripes? For those you have to wet the leather with water and then stamp/incise/impress the decoration on the surface. With thin leather you have to take care not to use too much force or you will damage or cut through. I feel this technique works best when the leather is not soaking wet but about halfways dry. For the lines I used a bone knife as shoemakers or bookbinders use it, but anything smooth and roundedged of the right size should do I think.
Cheers,
Martin
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Martin
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Martin Moser
http://www.legio8augusta.de
Leatherwork Through the Ages Homepage
Leatherwork Through the Ages Facebook Page