Chris Castle (Page 2 of 5)

Another update - I'm behind where I would prefer to be, but not in too bad shape overall...

Here is the set all cut out and ready to go with the belly and scissors for scale (and since people seem to like scissors     )

And the 10-plait belly post-roll but pre-bind...Not great lighting, I'm not much of a photographer....

Again, not great lighting, just trying to give a sense of the colors and finish....

Next Steps will be a bit more binding and also to cut out the overlay set....

The taper looks excellent as well as the strands and plait. Nice job Chris

It's coming right along, nice taper.

so here is the overlay set cut out, tapered, and beveled. 12-plait, two-tone.

As the deadline is quickly approaching, I am about 4ft through the 6ft. overall length and currently working on my 8-plait. I'll finish the overlay in 6-plait (hopefully).

I'm pleased with how it is looking, and am capturing some images along the way. However, I don't plan to post many other images until the recipient receives it! I figure it is more fun for all that way (at least, those of us who like surprises!)

-C

Oh Chris that's gonna be awesome!  Beautiful colors, too!!!  This is the kind of surprise you'd be crazy not to like!

From one leatherworker to another - Really Nice Work!  Somebody is going to be lucky!

Isn't that a beautiful sight right there? It's both a blessing and a curse to know who will be getting this, but someone will surely be a happy whipper before New Year

Can't wait to see this finished and in flight.

- Pokkis

No matter who receives what, it's such fun and a real pleasure to watch these whips from core to "flight", truly awesome!
Very nice work, again, Chris!

I can imagine everyone wearing their cool faces and just saying "looks good, whoever gets it will be one lucky whipper" on every swap thread while secretly chewing their fingernails in excitement

Come on, that's what all but three of the participants are doing right now, just admit it

- Pokkis