Artificer's sgian

[piperdbh]

if that is imperfect I cannot imagine what perfection must look like! Beautiful work.

Amen!

[Standard]

Drac, since you aren't happy with the outcome I'd be happy to take it off your hands so that you don't have to look at it any more.

[artificer]

Drac, since you aren't happy with the outcome I'd be happy to take it off your hands so that you don't have to look at it any more.

Without sounding too impolite... Get stuffed, it's MINE! and it's GORGEOUS!

IMO: one sure sign of a real artist is that he's never truly happy with his work. He sees every micro-fault, every "what I could have done better", every "maybe next time". It's a self-torment. Luckily, it's also what fuels greater self-achievement. Not that it helps the individuals state of mind, or their temperance...

I can't wait to get my giant (much abused) mitts on this beauty.
Thank you again, Drac, for such a great trade. I hope the sporran brings as much joy (and envy from others ) as this sgian will.

[gary meakin]

Sporran is fantastic.
Sgian Dubh is fantastic.
I am in awe of the skill and artistry displayed in these pieces.
Well done Gentlemen.

[English Bloke]

Yes indeed, well done Gents. I am in awe.

[Whidbey78]

Good work...both of you!

[EldarKinSlayer]

Without sounding too impolite... Get stuffed, it's MINE! and it's GORGEOUS!

IMO: one sure sign of a real artist is that he's never truly happy with his work. He sees every micro-fault, every "what I could have done better", every "maybe next time". It's a self-torment. Luckily, it's also what fuels greater self-achievement. Not that it helps the individuals state of mind, or their temperance...

I can't wait to get my giant (much abused) mitts on this beauty.
Thank you again, Drac, for such a great trade. I hope the sporran brings as much joy (and envy from others ) as this sgian will.

Quoted for TRUTH! This is THE mark of a True Craftsman, even those who know what to look for see no flaws but he knows they are there and he vows to do better next time.

[Nighthawk]

Quoted for TRUTH! This is THE mark of a True Craftsman, even those who know what to look for see no flaws but he knows they are there and he vows to do better next time.

Yessir. I drive myself nuts with that... I made a sporran for Biblemonkey, and he loved it. I, however, hated the fact that there out-of-place stitches... That knife is lovely! I am very envious, and would love to exchange a flawed sporran for a flawed sgain dubh like that!

[BoldHighlander]

Yessir. I drive myself nuts with that...

You and me both, 'Hawk!

I remember spending hours on a pen & ink drawing, "messing up" (only I could see it), and unceremoniously tossing it in the garbage. A short moment later I'd see one of my friends digging it out. I'd ask "what are you doing?"
They thought it was great, but I wasn't happy, I still thought it belonged in the garbage!

We are our own worst critics.

(it's a beautiful sgian dubh by the way! )

[EldarKinSlayer]

*snip*

We are our own worst critics.

(it's a beautiful sgian dubh by the way! )

That is only true if we are experienced enough to KNOW what we are doing, honest with ourselves, and care deeply about the craft.

And it is a beautiful Sgian!!!!!