Help me improve this icon

[Marcelo Hossomi]

Hello people o/
After reading some tutorials I made this icon, but I look at it and I see that it can be better x.x

And the original picture (all divided in layers)

The random black/white lines was the only way I saw to make a realistic shadow/light

Constructive criticism is welcome
Thanks in advance!
Hossomi

EDIT: I'm fixing the lower part position to be in the middle of the hammer (omg was I cross-eyed that moment?)

 

[Grog50]

Its fairly good so far. I would suggest not using dodge and burn for this (assuming thats what your doing) and use a larger colored brush. The scratches are rather unnecessary and overdone.

 

[graystuff111]

More Contrast!!!
And shading!!!

 

[Hawkwing]

I'd suggest not scribbling random lines all over it and using the circle tool and such, since those don't follow your lines of perspective.

 

[Marcelo Hossomi]

So a normal blend instead of those random lines is ok? Like, using darker colors for the shadows and such?

[...] since those don't follow your lines of perspective.

Sorry I couldn't get what you mean xD

 

[Hawkwing]

So a normal blend instead of those random lines is ok? Like, using darker colors for the shadows and such?

Solid colours and gradual blends are nice.

Sorry I couldn't get what you mean xD

I meant that the circle in the center of the mallet is at a different angle (perspective) than the angle of the mallet.

 

[Linaze]

The random lines look very odd to me, I suggest a different approach to adding realistic shadow/light.

 

[Marcelo Hossomi]

Ah ok xD

Thanks for replying
I'll try again soon and show my results ^^

 

[RaijinSpark]

More Contrast!!!
And shading!!!

Agree