soapstone

As a follow up to my last post, I have now competed my set of three pens in novel (to me) materials: ebony, brass and soapstone. Put them on a Walnut base for as a holiday gift. I hope you all don't mind two posts so close together, but I promise not to post too frequently! Note: you can see...

I know these aren't the most beautiful photos - but I thought I'd upload them anyway in case others are curious. I turned two slimlines as part of a gift (the third will be Walnut, and all three will go in a homemade walnut pen stand which will hold them vertically). You can see a couple videos...

Always on the lookout for "new" materials to feed the addiction. I'm a total junkie when it comes to turning something unique. I'd like to share with you some SOAPSTONE: is a versatile material for carving — regular carving tools will work well with it, as do gravers and files. Regular...