My Hovel

[3weight]

Yes, I am! That's wonderful that you are studying Metalsmithing. I would have loved the opportunity to study. I'm mostly self taught. I did take a course at the Memphis College of Art. My work is very hand made looking and borders on folk art (I'd say) Most of my work is custom make. People who can't find what they are looking for come to me and ask me to make it.

here's an example of a shield that I made for a father to give to his sons:

(my picture taking leaves something to be desired)



I started with a very few tools and have added little by little. There are always more tools and equipment that I'd like to get. I don't have a polishing cabinet and have a little dremel set up. I've burned through 4 dremels this way.

My website is http://www.etsterling.com/

steinspinne, do you have pictures of your work?

Lisa S. H. You must be really proud of your daughter. Having a masters will be great! I'm envious of those who have the opportunity to study the craft/art/science. I wish I'd known it was my calling when I was younger and not wasted my education on that accounting degree.

Hey Silver~
Have you tried a flex shaft? They last much longer than a Dremel and they're more powerful, too.

[silver]

Hey Silver~
Have you tried a flex shaft? They last much longer than a Dremel and they're more powerful, too.

no, I haven't. I really need a polishing hood too. problem is I tend to not want to spend much money on tools and equipment. But as it's ended up I've spent more in the long run.
what kind of work do you do? Do you have a pic of your workshop?

[3weight]

Flex shafts are pricey but WELL worth the money. I'm sure you can find them on ebay (Foredom is a really good brand). In the long run, a good flex shaft will save you loads of time and money.
Unfortunately, I don't have any pics of my studio.

[Trek420]

Maybe you've seen the ad with AT&T service reps all dressed in fashionable suits in squeaky clean bright office, our wireless bluetooth headsets peering out from our $70 haircuts, flat screen computers, everything's pure white, metal and lots of glass.

But my friend T.s desk looks like .... and this is just the front. The collection winds and expands all around his cubical. I kid him that he could probably buy 5 bikes with the collection

[snapdragen]

no, I haven't. I really need a polishing hood too. problem is I tend to not want to spend much money on tools and equipment. But as it's ended up I've spent more in the long run.
what kind of work do you do? Do you have a pic of your workshop?

Just the hood or do you need a bench motor too?

[Pax]

Maybe you've seen the ad with AT&T service reps all dressed in fashionable suits in squeaky clean bright office, our wireless bluetooth headsets peering out from our $70 haircuts, flat screen computers, everything's pure white, metal and lots of glass.

But my friend T.s desk looks like .... and this is just the front. The collection winds and expands all around his cubical. I kid him that he could probably buy 5 bikes with the collection

I have a co-worker with a desk like that, he's pretty weird about it too. I needed a book from his desk and bumped one of his "action figures" out of it's normal place...you'd have thought I committed a hate crime. He whined and scolded and generally got his boxers in a HUGE bunch...weirdo.

[Trek420]

I have a co-worker with a desk like that, he's pretty weird about it too. I needed a book from his desk and bumped one of his "action figures" out of it's normal place...you'd have thought I committed a hate crime. He whined and scolded and generally got his boxers in a HUGE bunch...weirdo.

T is not like that at all. He's a great Dad of 3 cute kids, a union steward, patient, funny and smart. Sure the comic book and action figure collection is quirky but then I'm sure my coworkers think I'm weird ("she rides to work, from Hayweird") But the figures are great art.

I'm respectful of his collection. I would not pick one up without asking him first any more than I'd just run over and lift someones bike without asking them. But when he gets a new one he shows me. "Look, look at the detail here", he knows I appreciate the art.

I showed him the black Electra Townie with flames down the tubes and he went "ooooooooooh". We may have a cyclist.

[sundial]

I'd share mine but I am a Social Worker and the homes I go into require a hazmat suit and an incredible stomach to handle the stench

Yeah, I remember those days. Velveeta dripping off a ceiling fan.....chickens running in and out of the front door.....wait! There is NO front door!

[crazycanuck]

oh my fb & sundial...

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[sundial]

This is such a great thread. I really enjoy seeing the interesting jobs TE'ers have. Here's a glimpse of my little world:



This is the gallery I used to have on the historic square of our little town.



This is my new studio space built above the garage.



Another view of my studio.

[sandra]

WOW! Sundial, that is AWESOME!!!

[sundial]

Thanks Sandra!

[Tuckervill]

Yeah, I remember those days. Velveeta dripping off a ceiling fan.....chickens running in and out of the front door.....wait! There is NO front door!

Ha! Now I KNOW you're from Arkansas!!



Karen

[Pax]

Yeah, I remember those days. Velveeta dripping off a ceiling fan.....chickens running in and out of the front door.....wait! There is NO front door!

I always enjoyed opening the refrigerator door and having a cascade of cockroaches spill out. Or having to tip toe amongst the dog poop on the floor, or... Have I mentioned I LOVE the Library?


Sundial - Gorgeous space!

[uk elephant]

Sundial - what fantastic paintings!!!