JeepinJoe Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 My first leaf. Started with 1/2 round stock. Used a chisel for the veining. I did read a rounded chisel works good for veining. Will have to try that next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Nice work! do a bunch and you'll get better about every time. you were getting some stem cracking in there maybe it looks like. this post helped me out with avoiding that more. Keep it up, and i hope this helps a bit. http://www.iforgeiron.com/topic/43803-avoiding-leaf-stems-breaking/#comment-451736 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Nice leaf for a first try. Good shape. You'll find a curved veining chisel will help avoid those accidental veins that cross over the mid rib. You have much more control than with a flat chisel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick O Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 looks good my first leaf never turned out as good as that also I made my own veining chisel out of some good steel and spray painted the top with red spray paint so when I am in a rush to find a cold chisel don't grab that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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