As the year is nearing the end it’s time to look back and reflect. 2019 was a productive year. I made about 8 bowls, 9 segmented birds, 2 bottle stoppers, 2 dozen pens and Christmas ornaments, a handful of snowmen,… Read More... "A year in review – 2019"
bowls, birds and ornaments
As I was rounding of the year I started organizing my photos and realized I hadn’t shared some bowls I created this year. These three bowls were quite popular. the laminated wenge and oak bowl was a gift for my… Read More... "bowls, birds and ornaments"
For the birds
I was looking for a small project that might be appreciated by the market public. It had to be something rather small and relatively quick to make. So I went browsing in my inspiration folder (yes I am too old… Read More... "For the birds"
State of the inventory
As I was taking pictures of the inventory I took to the craft market, I realized a number of the items weren’t shown on this blog so far. I guess I was too busy making them and forgot about sharing.… Read More... "State of the inventory"
First craft market
Together with some fellow woodcarving students I set up my first stand at a craft market yesterday. Even though sales weren’t fantastic to say the least, it was a great day. I met a lot of nice people and had… Read More... "First craft market"
Segmented pens
I’m really enjoying working on segmented pens lately. They provide that something extra that really makes the pen stand out. I’ve finished two of these lately one with oak and wengé used in a straight and one which started life… Read More... "Segmented pens"
A year in review – 2017
I think I finally found a nice way to take pictures of my work. I bought a mini photo studio and I’m playing around with the setup and camera settings. here’s a roundup of some projects from 2017. Some of… Read More... "A year in review – 2017"
With a bit of panache
This was my first pen using a panache pen kit. I have been wanting to make one for some time and I finally found a reseller of the kits. It’s made from oak with a CA glue finish and I… Read More... "With a bit of panache"
the Turtle, the Rocket and the Click pen
I’ve fallen a bit behind on the blog front, so here are my three latest projects that I felt were worthy to share with the world. The fist is another pen with some leftover of the roller-ball/fountain pen project. It’s… Read More... "the Turtle, the Rocket and the Click pen"