OutofTurnSam
Member
Just wanted to say hello to my new community!
I've been interested in pen turning for a long time (I've always loved pens) but it wasn't until my dad opened up his own "shop" that I've been able to realise this dream. So for my birthday this year (Jan 9th arty: ) he gave me money enough to purchase my very own lathe (which will be kept at his shop) so that I can teach myself the art of pen turning. =)
I know he hopes that my preferred medium will be wood, but I am absolutely fascianted with the endless color combinations of working with acrylic and can't wait to begin working with it. My hope is that if I become skilled enough I can sell my creations, and even make my own blanks! (a process that seems a lot easier with acyrlic than wood)
Anyways, my husband and I live in a small apartment, in a smaller town on the outskirts of West Houston (Katy area). We've been married for nearly 3 years, and have a beautiful young daughter that is my pride and joy. In addition to my new found interest in turning, I also love photography, crocheting (amigurumi), and baking!
I look forward to meeting you guys and swapping stories and trade secrets. Please be patient with me as I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! (When it comes to pens - I'm quite adept at website navigation )
_Sam
I've been interested in pen turning for a long time (I've always loved pens) but it wasn't until my dad opened up his own "shop" that I've been able to realise this dream. So for my birthday this year (Jan 9th arty: ) he gave me money enough to purchase my very own lathe (which will be kept at his shop) so that I can teach myself the art of pen turning. =)
I know he hopes that my preferred medium will be wood, but I am absolutely fascianted with the endless color combinations of working with acrylic and can't wait to begin working with it. My hope is that if I become skilled enough I can sell my creations, and even make my own blanks! (a process that seems a lot easier with acyrlic than wood)
Anyways, my husband and I live in a small apartment, in a smaller town on the outskirts of West Houston (Katy area). We've been married for nearly 3 years, and have a beautiful young daughter that is my pride and joy. In addition to my new found interest in turning, I also love photography, crocheting (amigurumi), and baking!
I look forward to meeting you guys and swapping stories and trade secrets. Please be patient with me as I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! (When it comes to pens - I'm quite adept at website navigation )
_Sam