A Footstool for Mama

Any old fool
Can make a stool
But, man, that leather
Really pulls it together.

:-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thomas a Great looking stool. Very nicely made. Well done cowboy.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Gosh Charlie, If you had a hat you’d look like a cowboy poet.

-- Thos. Angle

Thos. You have such gift for leather. I almost out shines your woood working skills which are pretty darm fine as well. That bull’s face just about jumps right out at you!

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

Tom, another great piece. Carleen should be pleased. Do you work on a pattern for the artwork or design as you go?.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Looks good, Thos! I always enjoy seeing how you incorporate both leather and wood into your projects.

-- http://www.north40custom.com -- http://north40studios.etsy.com --

Good one … the leather really makes this pop.

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

very nice, thanks for the sharing!

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

That does look very nice, the leather does make it.

-- It’s not so much what we know that causes the trouble, it’s what we know that’s not so.

That is cool! Well done.

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

Super Sweet Leather work. Great job!!!

-- Dennis Zongker

A fantastic looking stool, the leather work is superb.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Very nice. I really like the design of the leather.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

You must know the saying ” heaven in under the feet of mother”
Nice footstool for mama from wonderful son!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Thanks for all the nice words, gang. Now Carleen has decided she needs one more to go in the living room. I think I have more artistic license on the next one.

-- Thos. Angle

Wonderful little stool Thos. Is the leather stainable like wood to get the color variation?

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

I like seeing your work, glad your back.

-- Ron Central, CA

Miles, the carving leather is finished by dyeing the background with a small brush, then a lacquer coat is applied and let dry as a resist. Then Fiebings antique compound is rubbed into all the depressions in the carving and allowed to dry a little before being wiped off, leaving a darker area in the depressions. this gives the carving more depth. The final top coat is Fiebings Tan Coat which seals all the finish down and slows the collection of dust.

-- Thos. Angle

I particularly like the way you stamped only part of the background. Added more visual interest and balanced the design at the same time.

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

That is really beautiful work, Tom! A picture of beef on a beef hide…LOL If I cannot find my leather tools, soon, I will have to buy me a replacement set. Carleen sure has good taste.. In men and stools… fer sure fer sure!

God Bless,
Hawg

-- Saving barnwood from the scrapyards

God sure beat you hard with the talent stick, Thos! You do great work!

Robb

-- Robb

Awesome stool Thomas, The leather work is fantastic!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)