How to Tool Four Simple Flowers

[@shitmonkey]

it would be great if you show what tool you are using. what's the face of the tool look like.. I am just beginning leather so the additional info would greatly benefit us novices... thanks for the great info

[@d.f.v.8759]

Exactly my idea...

[@karenmcclure2000]

Thank so much for this tutorial much appreciated

[@coburnlowman]

I thought I was gonna learn something. I dun know all their is to know about the craft🤔🤪😂🤣!!!I started my very first book binding tooling job. I did teach myself leather binding but zero tooling. I very quickly found out that the swivel knife has a steep learning curve. It was the same feeling of learning to hold a pencil in second grade when I was 14 years old. I can't free hand paint but can do great detail while cutting dovetail joints and the like. But this is a different world to learn. Thanks to you and the others who take time to pass along this trade.👍

[@Andy-in8ej]

Gibberish.

[@jeanmurdock2926]

What is the little pillow like thing you have on your leather? What’s it’s purpose? Nice and informative video.

[@Stoney327]

Hello As a beginning tooler, this is the best video I've ever seen to get me up and running with something that I can be proud of. I instantly subscribed with notifications. I suffered a stroke in 2013 so my dexterity is a bit limited, but I think even I can be successful with this? I look forward to your next beginners video. God bless: Stoney (Dave)

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Thank you, Stoney! We will be doing some tooling videos this month! Is there something specific that you would like to see?

[@Stoney327]

Hi Jim Thank you for the reply. I'm not a big fancy floral guy. I'm more of a nature type. Not a naturalist, but I appreciate oak leaves, acorns, cabin scenes, guy stuff!!! I have a small business making 16th. and 17th. century black powder shooting accessories, which doesn't really go with the tooled leather theme, but I make custom hunting knives too; and have done some very basic tooling which I'm not that proud of but it was a good humbling experience. :~))))) My store is "The Mountain Man Emporium" I piggy back off of the Frontiermuzzleloading.com website. A friend let me set up a store there. I don't sell my modern hunting knives in that store, I sell them through word of mouth. Business is pretty good (could always be better). I guess I'd like to see more natural tooling schemes. Pine trees, Acorns, Oak leaves. Not so much scrolls, and flowers, etcetera. For me leather tooling is a passing thought. I do not expect to ever be what one would call a "leather Worker" or "Leather Craftsman/Artist" I'm not good enough for that. I had a stroke in 2013 that caused me a lot of dexterity, and strength loss in my left side/hand/ arm, so holding the tools and hitting are a bit of a challenge. I have a lot of tools, books, and leather working items that I bought before my stroke. Now most of it just sits in my shop on my work bench. :~((((( Thank you for taking your time to reply and read my ramblings. You do an amazing job of teaching. Thank you. God bless: Stoney (Dave)

[@87aokeefe]

Awsome work and video!!

[@coburnlowman]

On a serious note. As a total beginner I couldn't see what tools you were using nor how you were placing them. I'm sure to a person who has been doing this for a while they know what and where. But me coming from a machinist and wood working background I need.to know the basics of what and why. Still a good video.

[@rebelmarshall3632]

I have tried all #B pencils and have had minimal luck with it drawing as dark as your pencil does. I wonder if it is the pencil or the leather 🤔

[@DallasTeagueSnider]

Beautiful

[@johntyson9102]

Great video

[@Stoney327]

Hello Nice video, but can you tell me what # pencil you're using? Thanks. God bless: Stoney

[@donabbott5432]

Awesome thanks for sharing I’m still learning and very grateful Little hard to follow through with the camera out of focus

[@EM-cg4iy]

This is great info and demonstration, much obliged, but omg the music is driving me crazy.

[@philochristos]

The thumb print shader is becoming my bane.

[@rebelmarshall3632]

If you have not dominated your bane, the thumbprint, try watching Tandy Leather tooling videos. Those old guys taught me.

[@Mig2133]

Very nice work man very nice but the camera work zoomed in and out. Would be nice if you stamp the type of tool you are using before.

[@cameronbroms5708]

awesome!! keep them coming!

[@DLSWV]

That nice the guys good and knows lot the leather makes video helps us starts out. Thank you. 👍😉

[@jennyfranklin514]

You are clearly very talented, but it would've been nice to get to see the working head of your stamp, and would've been nice to see the detail you were talking about, instead of having the view blocked by your mallet.

[@mariaalma8419]

Lovely : );

[@miltondiaz7982]

What kind of craftool Stamp you use in this video?

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

All my tools here are Barry King tools. I'm not sure what the Craftool equivalents would be, I just made a video explaining what I have in the set I suggest for my students if you are interested. In this video I use a Pear Shader, rather than the Thumbprint that I have in my set. The Thumbprint in my sets are narrower. They can do what the Pear Shaders can, but can also shade narrower leaves and stems. So if you can afford both, great; if you can only afford one, then go with the thumbprint.

[@scottybabb6297]

What kind of pencil are you using? Thanks!!!

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

They are 9B hardness. They don't really scratch the leather, and are easy to erase.

[@jesusmiranda8884]

Muy bonito trabajo oí a predi lo Félisto por su trabajo muy

[@dvldogg187]

Great video man. What’s the song?

[@richardbeck9340]

What beveler are you using? Very informative for us newbies! Thanks!

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Hey, thanks for watching! It is a Barry King #2 checkered beveler.

[@jeremywatterson9594]

What beveler did you use? I like how the contrast came out

[@aussiegrace]

I would like to know also.

[@rebelmarshall3632]

​@@aussiegrace Barry King #2 checkered beveler, $30 USD.

[@macgyver2417]

Do you have dimensions on yout tool roll? Very nice.

[@jeremywatterson9594]

Dumb question but what kind of pencil are you using to draw with? Looking to get some like that

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

That's a great question, #2s are too hard and scratch the leather. I us 9B drawing pencils, 6B work okay but I wouldn't go any harder.

[@outfitr9703]

Thanks, great video. Is that just a regular lead pencil you use to draw flowers?

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

It's a 9B pencil so it is softer than a no.2.

[@TomEJSawyer]

Hello, where did you get the weighted sack from? Many thanks.

[@spurrit]

Lead Singer Solaire order a bag of eight shot from midwayUSA

[@pyromancyglassart8975]

Is that a Herman or saw I heard??

[@tadmartonterry1]

Do you wet both sides of the leather before tooling?

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I’m wondering this too.

[@EM-cg4iy]

Just the top

[@rolandfitzgerald1475]

Did you say the first tool was a thumb print or a pair shader?

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

I think it is actually a Pear Shader, the Barry King tools don't have the names stamped on the tools. I often times use a narrow Thumbprint for the same job, but if you have the Wider Pear Shader it can make quick work of those flowers.

[@robertwoodard8912]

do flowers actually have four petals? I don't think I have ever seen one.

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Some do: dogwood, primrose, bittercress, gentian. I like how simple they are especially on something narrow like a belt you don't have to force an odd petal in there. In a lot of my patterns they are an artist impression of a flower and not specifically modelled after a real flower. I have found inspiration in hotel wallpaper; I always keep my eyes open for new ideas.

[@lindamellingen5977]

Nice video. You have a calm voice, you are a good presenter, but I miss a more thourough presentation of the tools. And, please...a less repetitive background music! No offence, but it would be far better without. Keep ut the good work!

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Sorry about the music. I almost think it would be a nice feature for the viewer if you could control the volume of the voice track and the music separately. We are always trying to improve our videos, and we will try to explain the tools more thoroughly on future videos. Thanks for the feedback, and thank you for watching!

[@marktemple8593]

See you next Tuesday is not a good fraze....U work it owt

[@ronsites2694]

Really hard to see what you are doing, lighting not good. Thanks for the video.

[@aixpert291]

What kind of pencil is that?

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

It is a 9B drawing pencil. It is fairly soft, so it is less likely to scratch the leather.

[@bakdraft6578]

Next time shut off AUTO Focus!

[@AldensSchoolofLeatherTrades]

Yeah that's a good tip. We didn't have our studio lights at the time, so my brother had the aperture wide open and was struggling with a super tight depth of field. I'm moving the leather, he's moving around me trying to get the shot, it's all a learning experience. I'm hoping to improve each time.