Greetings from Greensboro, NC.

[creativewriting]

What a find! I can't believe I didn't find this site sooner. About 2 years ago I got this crazy urge to make pens. All of my work to date has been with polymer clay. Reading through some of the old posts I see some have experimented with Polymer with mixed results. Being familiar with this medium it allowed me the opportunity to experiment with many different techniques. I have been looking at some other materials, but with a 1 year old my pen making came to a halt oh....about 1 year ago. Finally I am learning how to balance things and have gotten back into the workshop.

I look forward to learning from the pros. This site is pretty amazing as I have spent most of the day searching through old threads. Once I familiarize myself with the photos and individual galleries I hope to show you some of my work. I have several pictures posted at the links below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwdesigns

Thanks and I look forward to posting!

K

 

[Mike of the North]

That is a nice portfolio of pens you have there, are thy made with real leather or embossed polymer clay.

 

[creativewriting]

It is all hand sculpted polymer clay. The other pens use different polymer techniques (i.e. hidden images, mica shifts, etc.). I mainly use Premo clay (most durable) and a new clay "Studio by Sculpy" which tends to be very durable as well and gives a great matte finish for the leather.

Thanks,
K

 

[rjwolfe3]

Welcome from Ohio! If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Here is a link to a PDF file that goes over many aspects of pen turning from finish - to pens - to tools - to methods etc. It is not in detail but a good overview for pen turning.

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42446

Here is another link with lots of good reading:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=46654

 

[CSue]

Welcome Keith!

I took a stroll over that link of yours and am quite amazed at your work. The I've worked with tooling leather for years and have been considering making a pen similar to your "leather and lace." Very nice.

I'm glad your finding your way around. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

 

[Marc]

Excellent work Keith. I am amazed you did all that with clay. I think I am going to learn good things from you. I have no idea what a mica shift is.

 

[Ligget]

Welcome to the IAP, lovely work indeed!

 

[louisbry]

Welcome from Tennessee.

 

[leehljp]

I have several pictures posted at the links below.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwdesigns

Thanks and I look forward to posting!

K

WOW is RIGHT! What a find! Be prepared to be inundated with requests for "How To's"

Seriously, your work is outstanding and within its field is beyond many of us here. We will be learning from you as you have time to encourage us or nudge us in the right direction.

Welcome!

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Keith. you have made some great looking pens.

 

[rherrell]

Welcome!

 

[RickW]

Welcome from NE Florida. Great pens

 

[seawolf]

Welcome from Tulsa, Ok. Great looking pens in your postings. Hope you share the how to's with all of us.
Mark

 

[JJturns]

Welcome Keith from PA. Very nice and creative pen designs. I've never seen anything like your leather and lace.

JJ

 

[PenTurnerfromMaine]

Wow, great looking work. Welcome and waiting for the how to's

 

[jyreene]

Wow, amazing work you have there.

 

[mitchm]

Keith, welcome from South Africa!

 

[creativewriting]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. I am not sure if I have many "How-to's", but I do have a lot of "How-not's".

 

[johnnycnc]

Welcome, Keith!

 

[shull]

Welcome Keith from the Lone Star State. Those are beautiful pens on your site. I look forward to seeing your posts.

 

[rej19]

Very nice Keith. From what I have seen you are the King of clay pens! Welcome from Indiana.

 

[creativewriting]

A fellow Hoosier. I grew up in southern Indiana just outside of Evansville. My wife and I also spent some time in Pendleton just outside of Indy. Downtown Indy is beautiful. I worked at the Murat Shrine for 2 years. When you marry a southern girl they tend to stay in the south, hence living in Greensboro!

 

[Nowicki]

I just found this place to. I haven't even introduced myself yet but I got to say nice looking stuff. I'll want to know about your leather and lace too. Looking forward to the ride.

Larry

 

[Longfellow]

Welcome

Welcome from Sunny St. Cloud, Fla. Home of beautiful Florida woods.

 

[Jim15]

Welcome Larry.

 

[CarpenterAnt]

welcome Home

Hey Keith, about your pens... Wow!! :biggrin:

Hello from Asheboro... just a stone's throw away!

 

[creativewriting]

Hello in Asheboro. My wife and I were just there the other day. Thanks for the great comment.

 

[WoodWizard]

From one Keith to another.....WELCOME!!!

 

[WoodWizard]

From one Keith to another.....WELCOME!!!
.......okay go ahead... I'm ready.......I have my pen and paper ready....Proceed with instructions.........:worship:

 

[WoodWizard]

...im so excited....I double posted !!!

 

[creativewriting]

.......okay go ahead... I'm ready.......I have my pen and paper ready....Proceed with instructions.........:worship:

Don't get to crazy WW. I am trying to put a website together with some tutorials. If you have any questions in the meantime fire away. Polymer is a little tempermental to work with, but once you get it the sky is the limit.

 

[Hosspen]

Welcome from another neighbor! Wow! is right! That's amazing what you are doing with the clay! The croc skins are awesome!
Hoss, from Pleasant Garden NC

 

[markgum]

welcome

 

[creativewriting]

Thanks Hoss,

Looks like we have quit a few locals (or close by) on this site.

Keith

 

[Cincelaser]

Amazing pens, Keith!

Welcome!

...waiting for the first "How-not"...... :biggrin: