Beveling Basics: Which Side of the Line Do I Bevel?

In this video, Daniel Reach from the Leatherverse answers one of the most common questions that come up when beveling: which side of the line should I bevel? Daniel goes over the basics of lining and defining our image, adding texture, and shading to create even more depth.

Supplies used in this video:

[ianthomas]

I think this format is helpful and really shows exactly what you are talking about. It also is refreshing to watch something other than flowers and vines being tooled in a tutorial. 
I think it would be fun to see a bunch of people tool the same image (not necessarily this image) as a contest or something and demonstrate the value of different levels of experience, styles and techniques using the same image. Then after showcase some of the images and talk about how they helped/hurt the end result. Just a thought.  
Great video i definitely learned some things.

[hollypitcher]

This is a really good format, it gives a clear picture of what your goal is with each step. Thanks!

[paquetsabine]

hi, thank for the videos. Great new format, very instrucives. great use of the tablet

[lauraluchsinger]

I really like this format. Stay with it!

[jimmincey]

Awesome! I understand this better now. Been wondering about the "What side of the line" question for a while.

[bhepburn]

Definitely like the tablet illustrating how the lines are beveled

[ronaldkirby]

Great format makes it easier to understand

[williambyers-magicman]

Using the tablet was very helpful for me, thanks...

[jaystewart]

Being a retired IT guy (senior geek), that is just getting into leather craft, I find the incorporation of the pad a great idea! get into the details ! Great job !!

[lynxlady]

EXCELLENT video on demonstrating which side of the line to bevel. I had never heard of switching sides and the tablet was particularly helpful in understanding the concept. The use of the tablet was helpful throughout the video as a teaching tool in showing in detail what you were going to do and why, before you actually did it.

[jessafarnsworth]

Thank you for this. The use of the tablet was very helpful for me as I am a visual learner.

[mikeerickson]

Excellent video the best I have seen for how to read a pattern. The tablet was a huge advantage to see what was needed to bevel!!!

[aNanaInOhio]

My husband and I both enjoyed the way you explained this. Would like to see more of this example.

[janvanassen]

Tanks Daniel, this was very helpfully for my to start with shadow making, I like it a lot 👍
Greetings from Brazil.

[AngelaGavere]

The digital reference helps tremendously!

[joshgreenlee]

The tablet was very helpful and yes a painting video would be awesome👌. This was actually very helpful

[pietskiet]

Really enjoyed this one Daniel. Thank you

[kevinworrick]

In this day and age of the computer age, It actually makes this more comprehensive and understandable how to do things when you incorporate the tablet...

[donconder]

you asked for comments on the format. I like it. I, being a somewhat experienced leatherworker, and a pencil, paint, woodburning artist, not to mention a little cocky, I figured there wouldn't be anything "new" on the subject. HOWEVER, I was refreshed on the fact that...just because it's a single line on "paper" (or pad), doesn't mean you always follow the line the entire length. in short, where you switched from one side to the other, of his mustache, leant a different depth than following the entire length of the mustache line, on the same side. Thanks

[PlayfulCalamity]

Yes to painting! As someone who is self taught, and struggle busses with engraving. All the things your teaching are so helpful.