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Offline Rick Sheets

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1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« on: January 09, 2012, 11:01:28 PM »
I have not posted anything in quite a while. Been busy doing website work.
This is my version of a 1760 horn that is in the Harley book with some very loose folk art elements. I tried a scribe on this horn. The horn was so hard I could not get the line I wanted, but here it is anyway.
Constructive criticism is always desired.
Regards,
Rick Sheets



At Mr. Morrison's urging are two closeups. Blame Scott!

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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2012, 12:42:35 AM »
Great looking horn and craftsmanship Rick.
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2012, 01:04:22 AM »
 Good looking horn Rick, nice lines, good choice of horn. Keep'em come'n.


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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2012, 01:22:59 AM »
Its horns like that is the reason I say I should just quit... thats a dang nice horn Rick... keep em comin'
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2012, 03:24:22 AM »
Rick, wonderfull job!!!! horn looks great.  :o i really like the engrailing & tacks...keep up good work,, Mk
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2012, 08:16:41 AM »
Rick ,Nice job must of had some good teachers  ;D...But I have to ask you one thing.. Were did you get a Harley book on horns thought they only made motorcycles ..just picking on ya very nice horn I am with Griz might as well stop making horns...
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2012, 10:07:41 PM »
Thanks for the positive comments! I know I have a long way to go and you guys are very kind.

Ed, you are correct about good teachers!

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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2012, 02:04:08 AM »
Rick, Really nice horn. Thanks for posting pictures of it.  Al
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2012, 04:46:42 AM »
Looking good Rick. Would it be possible for you to post some close ups of the engraving?  I promise I won't laugh... ;)

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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2012, 06:03:57 AM »
Scott, I added a couple of closeups to my original posting. You can laugh if you want. The next one will be better. Going back to a blade! Rick ;D
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2012, 07:35:21 AM »
I love it Rick.
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2012, 05:42:00 PM »
Super horn Rick!  Looks 250 years old.  Hoping to come across one like it some day.
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2012, 07:57:31 PM »
Wonderful horn, Rick!   Great lookin'!
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2012, 10:47:43 PM »
Looks good. I like it :)
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2012, 10:51:03 PM »
Very nice horn there, Mr. Sheets. I guess you did have some good teachers. It does have a nice, old look. Of course that is something I sort of prefer, myself.

What did you dye this one with? It has a great color.

Better bring it with you next week so we can see it.

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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2012, 11:16:02 PM »
Great loking horn there Rick.  The scrim is well placed and compliments the horn very well.
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2012, 09:06:33 PM »
Very nice, Rick.  Seems that hard work pays off.
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Re: 1760 Map Horn with Folk Art
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2012, 06:37:47 PM »
Thanks again guys for your encouragement. My coloration secret is photoshop!
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