Research:Tooling leather

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Making Your Mark

So Ilde said that a 191 bonus in crafts.smithing.black.tools was enough to succeed some of the time. Ran some tests with Iskra and Casiphia. Iskra with a bonus of 193 got success on her second try. Casiphia failed continuously with bonuses below and at 143. After advancing to 154 bonus she had success on her third try and a tm to 155 bonus. I believe when I tried to make my mark yesterday that it also took me two tries. I have a bonus of 262. I think the minimum bonus to make the mark is 150.


Tooling results

From the help file, it looks like crafts.arts.design plays a role in the pattern results, and crafts.arts.calligraphy plays a role in the text results.

Also! It seems the message you get when you start to work on a pattern corresponds to the quality you ultimately get. From worst to best, it appears to be:

  • With trembling hands, you start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • With unsteady hands, you start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • With a little uncertainty, you start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • You hesitantly start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • With slight trepidation, you start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • You carefully start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.
  • You confidently start to work on the leather jacket with the leather tooling kit.


beginner's tooling pattern book

Ephebian Key Pattern

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has gouged out a series of angular marks across its surface. 102 305
Someone has scratched a wonky, repeating pattern into the leather. 56 - 130 305
It has been inexpertly embossed with a repeating, angular pattern. 130 305
It has been embossed with a repeating, angular pattern. 130 - 184 305
It has been embossed with a neat Ephebian key pattern. 160 305
It has been skilfully embossed with a repeating Ephebian key pattern. 160 - 184 305
A beautiful repeating Ephebian key pattern adorns the surface of the leather. 184 - 250 321

Repeating Waves

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has scratched an undulating curved line into the leather for some reason. 102 - 130 305
A shaky series of rolling hills has been scratched into the surface. 56 - 102 305
A repeating design - possibly intended to be waves - has been roughly etched into the cover. 130 305
It bears a simple, repeating wave design etched into the leather. 160 305
It bears a design of a series of repeating ocean waves. 130 - 160 305
It has been embossed with a detailed pattern of an infinitely-repeating series of crashing waves. 160 305
A beautiful design featuring rolling, crashing waves has been embossed in a repeating pattern upon its surface. 160 - 250 321

Simple Floral Shapes

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has carved some abstract design or other into the leather with what must have been a wholly inappropriate tool. 56 305
It features numerous curved and rounded shapes that have been carved into its surface for one reason or another. 56 - 102 305
A collection of simple flowers have been inexpertly tooled into the leather surface. 130 305
It bears a simple flower pattern on its surface. 130 - 160 305
It features a pleasant floral design across its surface. 130 - 160 305
Embossed upon the surface is a delightful floral pattern. 160 305
An expressive and beautiful floral pattern spreads organically across its surface. 160 - 250 321

Birds in Flight

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has hacked some abstract design or other into the leather with the minimum of care and attention. 102 - 130 305
A rough design of what might be a school of fish has been scratched into the leather surface. 56 - 160 305
Somebody has inexpertly carved numerous bird-shaped designs into the leather surface. 160 305
The leather surface is embossed with a picture of some birds in flight. 160 - 184 305
It features a lovely depiction of birds in flight tooled into the leather surface. 160 305
Embossed upon the surface is a beautiful design, featuring a flock of soaring birds against a backdrop of clouds. 184 - 250 305 - 321
It features a gorgeous design of a flock of birds soaring and wheeling against the backdrop of the Ankh-Morpork city skyline. 184 305

Spiral Ribbon

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has used excessive force to carve an unhinged series of loops into the leather, doing it no favours in the process. 102 305
A series of hastily-etched loops trails across the leather surface. 56 - 130 305
A series of uneven loops runs around the edges of the item. 160 305
A twisting ribbon design runs around the edges of the leather surface. 160 - 184 305
It features a clever three-dimensional effect of a spiralling ribbon around the borders of the leather surface. 160 - 184 305
An impressive three-dimensional, spiralling ribbon design has been tooled around the borders of the leather surface. 184 305
A magnificent design featuring a three-dimensional, spiralling ribbon runs around the borders of this item, creating a mesmerising effect. 250 321

rustic leather tooling book

Horseshoes

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
The letter "U" has been carved into the surface over and over for some reason. 56 - 102 305
An attempt has been made to tool a series of horseshoe shapes into the leather. The degree of success is subjective and mostly based on how much one enjoys abstract modern art. 56 - 130 305
A series of slightly wobbly horseshoe shapes covers the leather surface. 130 305
It has been embossed with a series of horseshoe shapes. 160 305
It has been neatly embossed with a repeating horseshoe pattern. 130 - 160 305
A decorative pattern of horseshoes has been tooled into the surface of the leather by a skilled hand. 160 - 184 305
A clever horseshoe pattern - seemingly random but repeating every so often - has been meticulously tooled across the surface of the leather. 184 - 250 305 - 321

Wheat Sheaf

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Some uneven, curved lines have been haphazardly scattered across the surface of the leather with varying depths. 56 305
A curious pattern adorns the surface of the leather that looks sort of like a very uneven hourglass. 56 - 130 305
A design has been tooled into the surface of the leather. It's a 50-50 guess as to whether it's a sheaf of wheat or a bunch of flowers. 160 305
A simple outline of a sheaf of wheat has been tooled into the surface. 160 - 205 305
A nice depiction of a sheaf of wheat has been tooled into the surface. 160 - 184 305
A detailed depiction of a wheat sheaf has been tooled into the surface of the leather. 184 - 250 305 - 321
A masterfully-tooled design of a sheaf of wheat has been embossed upon the surface. Every bit of light and shade has been expertly recreated, hiding exquisite detail within the simplicity of the design. 184 - 205 305

Braided Rope

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
A series of wiggly lines runs around the exterior of the leather, having apparently been scratched into the surface. 56 - 130 305
Somebody has gone to great lengths to carve a scene of two unevenly-shaped snakes trying to strangle each other into the leather. 56 - 130 305
A design featuring lots of intertwined pieces of string has been embossed around the outer parts of the leather surface. 160 305
A braided rope design adds a touch of decoration to the leather surface. 160 - 191 305 - 326
A repeating design of a braided rope runs around the borders of the leather surface. 160 - 184 305
A detailed design depicting a braided rope has been lovingly embossed upon the surface. The multitude of strands weave over and under each other in a neverending sequence. 160 - 191 305 - 326
An incredibly detailed braided rope pattern has been tooled around the border of the leather surface. It looks almost as if every fibre has been represented in the beautiful repeating design. 250 321

Rows of Cabbages

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has hacked a series of curved shapes into the surface of the leather, certainly doing more harm than good. 56 - 160 305
Uneven lines that were presumably meant to be roughly circular are interspersed across the surface of the leather. It doesn't look very good at all. 56 - 184 305
A rudimentary design featuring lots of cabbages in long lines has been cut into the surface of the leather. 184 305
The leather surface is embossed with a picture showing several rows of cabbages in a field. It's not very evocative, but there's to be said for the elegance of its simplicity, more or less. 184 305
A design embossed into the surface depicts a series of fields filled with hundreds of round cabbages. The cabbages are all roughly the same size and shape, and are arranged neatly in rows that stretch into the distance. 184 305
An intricate design tooled into the surface depicts rows of cabbages arranged in fields. Each cabbage is depicted with great attention to detail, from the texture of its leaves to the roundness of its shape. 184 305
Expertly embossed into the leather is a design featuring an array of different cabbage varieties growing in fields, each one depicted with exquisite detail and accuracy. The artist's skillful use of shading and light creates a realistic three-dimensional effect. 250 321

Woodland Scene

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
The leather surface has been utterly ruined by someone's attempt to carve a series of sheep, or possibly dust clouds. 56 - 184 305
A heavy-handed individual has scratched a crude drawing of some trees into the surface of the leather. 56 - 184 305
A rough depiction of some trees and grass has been carved into the surface of the leather. 191 - 205 305 - 326
A pleasant woodland scene adorns the surface of the leather, featuring a glade with some trees and squirrels. 212 - 250 321 - 326
Tooled into the leather surface is a woodland scene featuring a pleasant glade with several plants and animals. The lines are crisp and well-defined, and they do a good job of capturing the feel of a walk in the forest. 205 - 239 305 - 358
Tooled into the surface is a beautiful scene depicting a forest glade bathed in sunlight. Small tree-dwelling critters and swaying plants and flowers are depicted in loving detail. 212 - 239 305 - 358
A woodland glade is embossed into the leather surface in astounding detail. Leaves in the foreground add a sense of depth, while dappled sunlight from above provides hiding places for tiny forest creatures. A vast array of plant life flourishes, almost seeming to sway in an imaginary breeze. 239 358

slim black tooling pattern book

Cloak and Dagger

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
A haphazard design has been hacked into the leather surface depicting a dishcloth attacking a butter knife. 9 0
Somebody has carved a bizarre scene into the surface of the leather that looks like a manta ray trying to commit seppuku. 9 - 60 0 - 145
A somewhat amateurish attempt at a cloak and dagger symbol has been tooled into the leather surface. 150 253
A simple, uncomplicated cloak and dagger design has been tooled into the leather. 150 - 206 253 - 295
An elegant cloak and dagger design has been tooled into the leather. 150 - 206 253 - 295
An elegant and stylish cloak and dagger design is embossed upon the surface of the leather. 150 - 222 253 - 305
A collection of precision-tooled lines curve across the surface of the leather, coming together to form a stylised, almost ethereal cloak and dagger design. 206 - 222 295 - 305

Shrouded Face

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
A pair of eyes with a squiggly outline have been carved into the leather surface. 0 62
Somebody has tooled a design into the leather that looks a bit like a large pair of eyes wearing a hat. 0 - 60 0 - 145
An unsteady hand has tooled a rough design of a hooded figure into the leather. 169 268
An outline of a hooded face has been tooled into the leather. 169 - 222 268 - 305
A tooled image of a shadowy face, its features shrouded by a dark cloak, adorns the surface of the leather. 169 - 222 268 - 305
The leather surface bears the image of a piercing set of eyes looking out from a shroud of shadows. Subtle details suggest the presence of a smiling face in the darkness. 169 - 222 268 - 305
Embossed upon the leather is a lifelike pair of eyes, almost cat-like in the intensity of their stare. A shroud of ethereal fog obscures the details of the face they belong to, leaving nothing more than menacing suggestions of what might be lurking. 206 - 222 295 - 305

Dotwork Skull

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
A series of random dots have been jabbed into the leather surface. 60 145
A series of dots depicting an angry bald man has been worked haphazardly into the leather. 60 145
A crude skull design has been embossed upon the leather with a shaky hand. 169 268
A simple skull design has been tooled into the surface. 169 - 222 268 - 305
A carefully-tooled dotwork design of a skull has been tooled onto the leather. 169 - 222 268 - 305
A patient and meticulous hand has tooled hundreds, if not thousands, of tiny dots into the surface of the leather in the shape of a disconcerting, expressionless skull. 169 - 222 268 - 305
A haunting, expressionless skull design has been tooled into the surface of the leather. Closer inspection reveals that the design comprises myriad individual dots upon the surface of the leather, each one administered with perfect precision. 206 - 222 295 - 305

Throwing Weapons

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has attempted to carve a scene of several floating knives trying to stab some curled-up hedgehogs on the surface of the leather. 60 145
A tooled design of short swords and circular saw blades has been inexpertly carved into the leather. 60 - 173 145 - 271
A series of knives and other unspecified pointy implements has been tooled into the leather by a slightly shaky hand. 173 271
A simple design of throwing knives and stars has been tooled into the leather. 206 - 222 295 - 305
A repeating design of stylised throwing knives and shurikens covers the surface of the leather. 173 - 222 271 - 305
A repeating design featuring a multitude of small, deadly weapons covers the leather surface. Throwing knives, shurikens, tlingas, darts and more are all woven beautifully into the design. 206 - 222 295 - 305
A mesmerising repeating pattern covers the leather surface, depicting a swarm of throwing knives, shurikens, tlingas, darts, needles and more. Every single one looks as if it is in mid-flight at a very terminal velocity. You feel as if you could cut yourself if you touched the tooling the wrong way. 222 305

Rooftop Figure

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has hacked a horrible-looking design into the leather. It sort of looks like a stick figure falling off a wall. 60 145
A rather tasteless image of an indecisive individual stood on the edge of a roof has been tooled into the leather. 60 - 206 145 - 295
Tooled into the leather is a rough design featuring somebody walking on the roof of a building. 206 - 222 295 - 305
A design featuring a hooded figure standing on a rooftop has been carefully tooled into the leather. 206 - 238 295 - 326
Tooled into the leather surface is a striking scene of a cloaked figure standing on a rooftop, their outine silhouetted against a full moon. 206 - 238 295 - 326
An atmospheric scene has been tooled into the leather, depicting a hooded figure with a billowing cloak stood atop a rain-soaked roof. A full moon adds a heavy contrast of light and shadow to the composition, all brought to life with expert craftsmanship. 222 - 238 305 - 326
A breathtaking scene has been masterfully tooled into the surface of the leather. It features a cloaked figure poised atop a rain-slick, gargoyle-lined rooftop against the backdrop of a full moon. Constrasting light and shadow bring the scene to life, while driving rain, meticulously rendered, further adds to the foreboding atmosphere. 238 326

loose patterns

dense scrollwork

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has hacked the beginnings of a pattern into the surface of the leather and then apparently abandoned the whole thing as a bad job. 61 256
A mass of loops and splayed out lines have been carved crudely into the surface of the leather. 61 - 191 256 - 326
Somebody has attempted to tool a pattern into it, but judging by the uneven spacing and rough edges, they most likely overestimated their abilities. 191 - 212 305 - 326
A spirited attempt at some complex scrollwork covers much of the surface of the leather. 212 - 229 326
A dense pattern of scrollwork covers the entire leather surface, each curve flowing into the next. 205 - 250 305 - 326
Fascinating loops and flourishes of scrollwork wend their way across the surface of the leather in a neverending pattern. 221 - 239 305 - 358
An almost indescribable pattern of winding and wending scrollwork dances and twists across the surface of the leather, every curve and flourish tooled to perfection. 229 326

geometric shapes

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Somebody has hacked a series of uneven shapes into its surface. 61 256
Somebody has scratched a variety of odd shapes into the leather. 61 - 102 256 - 305
A series of irregular shapes have been carved into the leather. 143 290
A series of simple shapes have been tooled into the leather. 143 - 184 290 - 305
An appealing series of geometric shapes have been tooled into the leather. 128 - 143 290 - 305
Skilfully tooled into the leather are a variety of bold geometric shapes. 143 - 184 290 - 305
Expertly tooled into the leather is a repeating pattern of bold geometric shapes. 184 - 250 305 - 326

overlapping leaves

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Deep, uneven and wonky scratches and gouges have been carved into the leather, ruining the overall look. 10 0
A hacked-together series of curves and points marks somebody's failed attempt at leather tooling this item. 10 - 143 0 - 290
A somewhat random selection of overlapping oval shapes covers the surface of the leather. 160 305
A basic leaf pattern has been tooled into the leather. 160 - 205 305 - 326
An overlapping pattern featuring numerous different leaf shapes has been tooled into the leather. 160 - 184 305
A fascinating, overlapping pattern of leaves unfolds across the surface of the leather. 191 - 205 326
A beautiful pattern of unique, overlapping leaves has been tooled across the leather in great detail. 205 - 250 305 - 358

twisted bramble

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses
Wavy, looping lines have been hacked into the surface of the leather by somebody who clearly overestimated their own ability. 61 256
Somebody has tooled a very strange design into the surface of the leather. It looks like noodles made out of whole cacti. 61 256
Some sort of spiky plant design has been tooled into the leather by a hesitant hand. 148 - 160 290 - 305
Spiky brambles have been tooled across the leather. 143 - 160 290 - 305
A complicated, twisting pattern of thorny brambles has been tooled across its surface. 128 - 160 290 - 305
A complex, twisting pattern of otherworldly brambles covers its surface, tooled in wonderful detail. 143 - 184 290 - 305
A pattern of twisting brambles forms eldritch shapes and mind-bending interplay of light and dark all across the surface of the leather. 184 - 250 305 - 321

Emily's Skills and Success

crafts.materials.leatherwork..... 91 216 crafts.arts.design.......... 213 271

I have now tested all the leather patterns I could find. (2 books and 4 loose patterns at this time.)

I can easily (1-4 tries) do the top result for every pattern, except for the Woodland Scene pattern.

I have not succeeded to get the top 'confidently' even once with the Woodland Scene. I have gotten the carefully result 3 times out of 22 tries, hesitantly is the most frequent 11/22.


Text

From the help file, it sounds that calligraphy is involved here--and probably not design, from the phrasing.

Result leatherworking bonuses design bonuses calligraphy bonuses
Written in haphazardly tooled letters: 56 - 160 305 290
Written in sloppily tooled letters: 56 - 130 305 290
Written in carelessly tooled letters: 56 - 160 305 290
Written in carefully tooled letters: 128 - 130 305 290
Written in neatly tooled letters: 160 305 290
Written in skilfully tooled letters: 160 - 212 305 290
Written in expertly tooled letters: 160 - 239 305 - 358 232 - 290
Written in beautifully tooled letters: 212 326 309