So in honor of the many photographers out there that do the 365 project of a picture a day, I am embarking on my own little project 52. I will create a new piece of woodworking every week for a year. My projects will vary, some easier than others depending on how ambitious I think my week can be. I have a small list of projects to get me started, some will be gifts for people I know, others will be seen at a gallery showing when the year is done.
PROJECT 1
With creating my blog and actual work that pays, I decided to make a pen and pencil set on my lathe for project 1. Both the pen and pencil are made with Cocobolo wood from South America. The pen is accented with black chrome and the pencil is accented with 24k gold.
This particular wood is toxic in it's unfinished or airborne state to most people. Wearing a respirator is always a good idea, as well as all safety equipment. Safety is always number one in the shop.
As you can see the contrast of the two types of metals showcases the wood differently.
This project has been given as a gift.
This particular wood is toxic in it's unfinished or airborne state to most people. Wearing a respirator is always a good idea, as well as all safety equipment. Safety is always number one in the shop.
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