The Seeing Eye, Inc. – The Seeing Eye Eighth Annual Online Auction
Auction Ends: May 6, 2016 10:00 PM EDT

For Your Dogs & Cats

Design Your Own Leather Dog Collar by Hava Hegenbarth

Item Number
C465
Estimated Value
50 USD
Sold
100 USD to km2f19e28
Number of Bids
11  -  Bid History

Item Description

Stars and stripes? Back to nature? Let your dog stand out with a custom-designed leather collar! The winner will specify the design of his/her choice. Possible designs include, but are not limited to, pine boughs and cones, maple leaves, oak leaves and acorns, patriotic (U.S.A or Canada), Western Sheridan floral, Celtic, steam-punk (i.e., gears), biker (skulls and flames), roses and thorns, and more.The tooled leather collar can be dyed with bright colors, painted or left in its natural color.  

Collars shown are examples of the artist's work. You may bid on them individually in this auction (see items numbered 210, 546, 547).

Item Special Note

How it Works

After the design is selected, the artist will tool a design into the collar. Hand tooling of leather involves first scribing a design on wet leather with a stylus. While the leather is still damp, the design is then carved into the leather with a sharp knife. Then a series of small tools are used to punch down, lift up and otherwise “sculpt” the design to give it a 3-D effect. Once the leather is dry, dyes are applied to bring a life-like appearance to the design. A leather varnish is then applied to protect the work.

Please allow up to two months for completion.

About the Artist

Hava Hegenbarth’s name may be familiar, as her work graces some of The Seeing Eye’s lovely drawn note cards. Hava began drawing animals while stationed abroad with the U.S. Foreign Service. Her first assignment was in Australia, and later she was stationed in Rwanda and Tanzania. Since retiring from the Foreign Service, Hava devotes her time to her art and raising guide dogs. In addition to drawing and painting, she is also skilled in leatherwork and has donated many lovely pieces to The Seeing Eye.

 

 

Donated By:

Hava Hegenbarth, Seeing Eye Supporter

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