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OsborneArts [14462037] [2010-07-21 18:48:12 +0000 UTC] "Kenn & Becky Osborne" (United States)

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Favourites: 70; Deviations: 249; Watchers: 701

Watching: 86; Pageviews: 50224; Comments Made: 3208; Friends: 86

# About me

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# Comments

Comments: 152

BarryHarker [2016-02-29 17:07:21 +0000 UTC]

Hello.
I have just been looking through your.......FANTASTIC Selection of work.
You are certainly very skilled and your finishes are excellent.

I look forward to seeing more of what you do.
all the best,
Barry.

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OsborneArts In reply to BarryHarker [2016-02-29 18:35:20 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much Barry! Has been a lot of fun the past years. :) (Smile) Appreciate greatly your kind words! We will try to keep up with some new stuff soon.

Becky

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BarryHarker In reply to OsborneArts [2016-02-29 19:26:45 +0000 UTC]

My Pleasure Becky.
you and kenn keep up the good work.......looking forward to seeing what you come up with next :-) (Smile)

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sumrgroup [2015-01-20 20:53:12 +0000 UTC]

awsome details..

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mjk-art [2013-11-08 03:52:20 +0000 UTC]

All I can say is... WOW.
I shared one of your masks on FB, cuz my people gotta know how cool your stuff is.

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smashy-bone [2013-07-15 07:45:03 +0000 UTC]

Hi, I'm wondering if you use anything to waterproof your pieces after they are stained?

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OsborneArts In reply to smashy-bone [2013-07-16 19:33:47 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Yes, we use a sealer on our masks, front and back so they can be worn, cleaned with soap and water and not have problems. :) (Smile)

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piercedsalvage [2013-04-08 11:58:23 +0000 UTC]

your work is AMAZING!

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OsborneArts In reply to piercedsalvage [2013-05-25 12:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!!! :) (Smile)

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xlightangelwolfx [2013-01-28 04:10:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the watch! You're work is beautiful!

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SukaMonga [2013-01-26 16:50:51 +0000 UTC]

I love so much u're masks! so perfect <3

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Fern5 [2013-01-09 19:38:23 +0000 UTC]

Amazing work!!

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OsborneArts In reply to Fern5 [2013-01-11 22:52:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!! :) (Smile)

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wisahkecahk [2012-12-05 11:07:02 +0000 UTC]

very kind thanks for the Karasu Ookami favorite!it is greatly appreciated!

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BadLukArt [2012-08-21 13:41:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your contribution to ArtofLeather.

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Jesus-lizard [2012-05-29 23:35:14 +0000 UTC]

How difficult would you say mask making is?
I can see its definitely rewarding.
What materials do you use other than leather? ever try ceramics?

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OsborneArts In reply to Jesus-lizard [2012-06-02 23:06:55 +0000 UTC]

Mask making by us was started by my husband Kenn who taught me. I would say it is not an easy thing to pick up and do and it can be frustrating. I am still learning, and have started a few more intricate works recently. But, all in all, it is definately rewarding and having a talent for drawing and having a vision for making something totally different that what is out there is worth every smile and good word. Kenn used to teach ceramics years ago and we used to turn wood, corion, metal, and whatever we could find to make pens, bowls, etc. Kenn also paints with acrylics and draws when the mood hits him. :) (Smile)

Thanks so much for asking!!

Becky

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Jesus-lizard In reply to OsborneArts [2012-06-02 23:34:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the answer!
Sounds like an awesome field to work in when you love it.

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OsborneArts In reply to Jesus-lizard [2012-06-03 01:51:52 +0000 UTC]

No problem! We'd love to do it full time, but too many other things on the plate right now, maybe someday!! :) (Smile)

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AnonymousLarper [2012-04-06 23:52:59 +0000 UTC]

Incredible work.

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OsborneArts In reply to AnonymousLarper [2012-04-11 10:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!! We appreciate it!

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Oracle-masks [2012-03-19 05:16:18 +0000 UTC]

I've moved!!!
[link]
Please come and visit

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Faust-and-Company [2012-03-19 04:53:41 +0000 UTC]

I'm moving the Oracle masks page over here!!!!

Come see me and say hi

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WingedMasks [2012-02-17 13:03:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch!

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OsborneArts In reply to WingedMasks [2012-03-02 16:33:00 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!!! Glad you're here!

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AliceN101 [2012-02-13 23:10:05 +0000 UTC]

Haiya! You've been featured! [link]

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OsborneArts In reply to AliceN101 [2012-02-14 00:34:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, appreciate the feature!! :) (Smile)

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ValentinaKallias [2012-02-12 13:42:19 +0000 UTC]

hello :) (Smile)

Your beautiful art was featured in my journal:
[link]

Feel free to visit, but there is no obligation

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OsborneArts In reply to ValentinaKallias [2012-02-14 00:34:43 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!! Love it!

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JankaLo [2012-01-21 15:43:52 +0000 UTC]

no problem :D (Big Grin)
You make great works!

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Draikairion [2012-01-21 14:41:37 +0000 UTC]

Well hi there! Thanks a bunch for the deviantWATCH! Honestly, it's wonderful to get connected with more talented leather maskers such as yourself (erm....selves....?). Please keep in touch! I love chatting leather!

~D

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OsborneArts In reply to Draikairion [2012-01-21 16:14:34 +0000 UTC]

Us too!! Yep there's two of us. :) (Smile) Love to see what everyone comes up with!!

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Draikairion In reply to OsborneArts [2012-01-21 19:14:17 +0000 UTC]

I love the classiness and antiquity your masks have. I haven't worked much with dyes yet but I plant to get more into it! I'm trying to get a job at Tandy Leather Factory and it's looking good so hopefully that will help my leather crafting as well!!!

Can't wait to see more of your stuff! I think my favorite piece of yours is the gryphon mask/helmet. LOVE THAT ONE!

~D

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OsborneArts In reply to Draikairion [2012-01-22 00:37:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks so much! I (Becky) love the dyes, they are so rich and blend together if needed. End up forgetting gloves though and have colorful hands most of the time! :) (Smile) Good luck on the Tandy job, that would be cool! Kenn is the mastermind behind the gryphon mask/helmet. I am secretly hoping that one doesn't sell as I enjoy having it! Keep in touch, it's always nice to have someone to talk to with similar interests.

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Draikairion In reply to OsborneArts [2012-01-22 19:33:35 +0000 UTC]

Hee hee :) (Smile) .

Yeah I'm going to be working on a lion mask soon...with a huge twist! But I'm wondering about a future mask I want to make: a Chinese fu guardian. The mask concept will be very large and kind of heavy so would you recommend that I make belt straps to hold it to the head rather than ribbon or pipe cleaners? That's what I'm thinking...

~D

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OsborneArts In reply to Draikairion [2012-02-18 12:33:21 +0000 UTC]

Wow, time is flying by. :) (Smile) I would say that leather strap would be better, we usually use it when the mask is heavier. Makes it much more comfortable and holds more securely. Hope things are good!!

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Draikairion In reply to OsborneArts [2012-02-18 17:52:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much :) (Smile)

~D

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SKETCH-FAGGOT [2012-01-13 17:23:25 +0000 UTC]

You have such a wonderful display of masks it's a great joy just sifting through your gallery and getting a kick out of the design and craftsmanship of each one.

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OsborneArts In reply to SKETCH-FAGGOT [2012-01-21 12:37:00 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that is a huge compliment!! Thanks so much, makes us happy!! :) (Smile)

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negativite [2011-12-25 00:26:02 +0000 UTC]

wow, your work is incredible! I absolutely love your masks, they're incredibly detailed, beautiful and generally quite wonderful :) (Smile)

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OsborneArts In reply to negativite [2012-01-05 04:38:54 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that was a ton of compliments and we so very much appreciate it!!

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jwaily12 [2011-12-22 02:45:08 +0000 UTC]

Im helping people that really need points can you please spare some every point counts even the smallest amount.

If you want I even do commissions.

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keoven87 [2011-12-17 04:18:03 +0000 UTC]

hey there, sorry if this is posted somewhere else but i was just curious as to what kind of sealer you use.

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OsborneArts In reply to keoven87 [2011-12-17 15:08:43 +0000 UTC]

It really depends on the finish we are going for, mostly over dye and stain we use Pro Clear from Springfield Leather. It is similar to the old Tandy Super Shene and has a water like consistency which soaks into the leather nicely. If we want a more soft matte finish we use Fiebing's Bag-Kote thinned with water. If we do a painted project we finish with a half and half mix of Liquitex Gloss Varnish and Liquitex Matte Varnish but adjust based on the look we are going for. We use all brush on water based finishes for ease of clean up and to keep fumes in our studio to a minimum.

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keoven87 In reply to OsborneArts [2011-12-18 04:07:26 +0000 UTC]

hmmm...so how do you waterproof them??

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OsborneArts In reply to keoven87 [2011-12-18 19:55:26 +0000 UTC]

The sealer makes them water resistant, not waterproof. They can take slightly damp but would not recommend immersing them in water. :) (Smile)

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keoven87 In reply to OsborneArts [2011-12-19 01:39:38 +0000 UTC]

lol ok, thanks for the info :) (Smile)

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Templar135 [2011-12-15 15:34:18 +0000 UTC]

Amazing leather work my friend! I really love all the masks that you have done!Keep being awesome!
Quick question as I have worked only a small amout with leather. You say 5-6 oz leather, does this mean the thickness? Do you stiffen the leather at all with something?

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OsborneArts In reply to Templar135 [2011-12-16 14:47:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! The 5-6 oz corresponds to the thickness, each ounce of thickness corresponds to 1/64 inches. We use vegetable tanned leather which stiffens on drying and heat, and sealer which leaves it flexible but holds its shape. :) (Smile)

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Templar135 In reply to OsborneArts [2011-12-17 01:48:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the help! I will have to play around with that a bit!!!

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