Hello from Soggy South Wales

[Leatherlass]

Hi Everyone, I’m new to the forum, although, I feel like I know some of you already! :) my other half is Kelvin (AKA Pittswood).

I was born with a physical disability and after being retired early from my full time job I needed hobbies to keep me busy. I have always had an interest in art ever since I was little so art became my first hobby. After 10 years of painting and drawing I fancied a change of direction so I took up woodcarving which I still love doing now and then. Then Kelvin set up his man cave so of course I just had to get in there too and when he wasn’t looking I pinched his lathe to my astonishment and without any help I managed to turn a few bowls, a goblet and mushroom, even a lidded box!

I reluctantly handed back the chisels to Kelvin and took up leathercraft and this has been my passion for the past two years and I make all sorts of leather goodies by hand.

I’ll pop some pics up of my work soon and later some pens I have recently made. :wink:

I look forward to getting to know you all properly

Christine

 

[pittswood]

Hi Christine,

I will be delighted to be the first to welcome you to the pen forum. There is a wealth of information on this site, so don't be afraid to ask!
Love Kelvin. (hubby)

 

[yorkshireman]

Welcome Christine, look forward to seeing some of your work

 

[Morse]

Welcome Christine.
You come here with a wealth of art, crafts and no doubt an eye for detail.
Have fun.

Dave

 

[Phil Dart]

Well, hello Christine - welcome. You forgot to mention that you take a pretty mean photo too. Kelvin likes us all to believe that he's the man behind the lens, but you and I know differently (oops - sorry Kelvin)

 

[Vic Perrin]

Hi Christine and welcome to the Forum. Looking forward to seeing some of your work

 

[Dalboy]

Hi and welcome looking forward to seeing some of your work

 

[Leatherlass]

Thank you all for the warm Welcome :up:

 

[Leatherlass]

Well, hello Christine - welcome. You forgot to mention that you take a pretty mean photo too. Kelvin likes us all to believe that he's the man behind the lens, but you and I know differently (oops - sorry Kelvin)

Hiya Phil Hahaaa yes I forgot to mention that :

 

[KevinMc]

Hi welcome

Now you seem to have a whole list of skills ...challenge... how can you combine them with Woodturning?

I love the idea of mixing it up a bit... glass with wood... that sort of thing just don’t have the skill.

Kevin

 

[Leatherlass]

Hi welcome

Now you seem to have a whole list of skills ...challenge... how can you combine them with Woodturning?

I love the idea of mixing it up a bit... glass with wood... that sort of thing just don’t have the skill.

Kevin

Hi Kevin, yes its great to combine multiple hobbies, it makes it interesting. I generally use pyrography to add my artistic side to my turnings and I would love to turn a tankard and add some leatherwork for the handle perhaps.

 

[Penpal]

At our recent Exhibition of The ACT Woodcraft Guild I was fascinated watching a lady using what I considered old tech to shade a Tiger on wood,so detailed and beautiful. Welcome to the forum Christine from over here must be fun sharing the pen disease with Kelvin,all the best.

Peter.

 

[Terry Q]

Welcome Christine. This is a fine place to hang out.

 

[Leatherlass]

Thank you Terry,

 

[Leatherlass]

At our recent Exhibition of The ACT Woodcraft Guild I was fascinated watching a lady using what I considered old tech to shade a Tiger on wood,so detailed and beautiful. Welcome to the forum Christine from over here must be fun sharing the pen disease with Kelvin,all the best.

Peter.

Hi Peter, yes there are some amazing pyrography artists out there, its amazing how they can get such fine details on wood. I can manage very fine detail on paper (see photo below), but I find it quite challenging on wood as it behaves differently when 'burning' across the medullary rays. Not to mention how awkward it is to hold and 'draw' on a an object rather than a flat piece of paper. The worst thing is that you cant just rub out your mistakes

 

[fortress]

Hello and welcome to the forum Christine, it’s nice to have you with us, you are very talented indeed.

 

[Paul hd]

Hi Peter, yes there are some amazing pyrography artists out there, its amazing how they can get such fine details on wood. I can manage very fine detail on paper

Hi Christine,

Amazing art work.

 

[AllenN]

Welcome Christine, some impressive work there. Hope you enjoy the forum.

 

[wm460]

G'Day Christine,

Welcome to the forum from the slightly warm centre of Australia.

On another wood forum that I am on, there is a bloke that only does leather work, looking forwards to see what you do..

 

[Leatherlass]

Cheers guys