I saw these one-piece, fold-up, no-sew leather bulls at one of the leather supplier’s booths at Premiere Vision in Paris (just now getting around to posting about the show) and I thought they were too cute. Really, what a clever way to show color and hide samples of their product line? So, the challenge for today boys and girls -lame, I know- is to make a one piece pattern for these bulls. A larger image is available if you need it.
Don’t exactly know what the pattern would be good for…to make children’s toys?
I’m not a pattern-maker, so I wouldn’t know where to start, but these are adorable. They would make cute children’s toys, although most toddlers I know would chomp right down on those ears right away. They’d look great on a mantle, too, next to a pair of candlesticks, to add a bit of whimsy to a room. I love them, Kathleen. Thanks for sharing.
I have a small, leather killer whale (orca) made with what I imagine is the same technique. It came from Alaska. It’s all one piece except the dorsal fin which is inserted through a slit.
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October 18th, 2008
11:40 AM
I’m not a pattern-maker, so I wouldn’t know where to start, but these are adorable. They would make cute children’s toys, although most toddlers I know would chomp right down on those ears right away. They’d look great on a mantle, too, next to a pair of candlesticks, to add a bit of whimsy to a room. I love them, Kathleen. Thanks for sharing.
October 18th, 2008
8:19 PM
I have a small, leather killer whale (orca) made with what I imagine is the same technique. It came from Alaska. It’s all one piece except the dorsal fin which is inserted through a slit.