CNC Machine Move
Ever since I got them, first the CNC laser, then the CNC router have lived in my office. I sited them there as I didn’t have a computer in my workshop. The office isn’t really a suitable location for these … Read More
Ever since I got them, first the CNC laser, then the CNC router have lived in my office. I sited them there as I didn’t have a computer in my workshop. The office isn’t really a suitable location for these … Read More
It was the Westray Craft Association’s Christmas Fair yesterday, held at the Parish Kirk. It was a nice fair as it always is. I don’t know why but it always seems a more relaxed affair than the Autumn Fair, maybe … Read More
Sorry, I’m a bit late with this post. It was the Westray Autumn fair last weekend, it is always interesting to see what others on the island have been up to. The fair was held in the school hall as … Read More
On our travels, Marlene was looking at some paintings on wood and took quite a fancy to a couple of them. She asked me if I could paint a fox for here so here it is… I haven’t painted for … Read More
Here are a few more little bits that I’ve been working on, busy stocking up for the craft fairs later in the year. The “Dogs Tail Never Lies” is a fretwork piece cut from Ash. The letter/napkin holder below is … Read More
I posted a little while back about doing a box manufacturing run. These are little trinket boxes – the small ones are 90 x 90 mm and the large ones are 155 x 95 mm. I decorate these and they … Read More
Finished couple of decorative cheeseboards earlier the week. Pyrography works burning the outline and the wishes one coloured watercolour paints/pencils.
Just finished and posted this Ring of Brodgar Intarsia to order as a visitor saw the one we had but didn’t buy it at the time and when they rang to order it, it was sold! I made another, to … Read More
I’ve been making some little base boxes which I will decorate later. Here is my process… First I cut out the sides – I knock out a load of sides at the same time and keep them in sets with … Read More
I’ve just spent a bit of time in the workshop prepping wood. I love prepping wood, in fact, I think I like it as much as working with it. The wood here was bought from Logs n Stuff near Perth. … Read More