podge Report post Posted June 21, 2012 hi all my names podge. i come from south wales uk where im a pro tattooist, i work full time in my own studio and im just getting into leather carving and working, ive always wanted to do it but never got around to it but nows my time. if i can help with designs for anyone i will as ill be asking for help along the way. all the best and thanks in advance podge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laphroaig Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Hi Podge, I'm in Bristol, starting out too, we're almost neighbours. I'm trying to figure out what tools to buy etc. at the moment. Sadly hitherto bereft of any artistic ability whatsoever. But I like making things, albeit ephemeral creations such as software applications and relational databases until now. I'm looking forward to making something tangible instead, lots of ideas in my head, hope I can realise them as well physically as I do electronically. Good luck in your endeavours and I look forward to seeing some of your work. Peace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podge Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Real good to have someone so close and a beginner I've picked up some tools off ebay just waiting for some leather now to practace on any help I can give with designs just shout all the best with your endeavours podge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 23, 2012 (edited) Welcome Podge. you are not to far from Ludlow. lookup Ray Hatley @ Barefoot Leather, some times he is a fine Blook.... Edited June 23, 2012 by Luke Hatley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OdinUK Report post Posted June 24, 2012 Hi Podge, Welcome to the forum. Im in Herefordshire but go out in Cardiff sometimes. Do you specialise in any specific type of tattoos? Oh, and I agree with Luke, Ray is a great chap and has been sooo helpful. Paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podge Report post Posted June 26, 2012 thanks for the welcome all much appreciated! i supose i specialise in mouri / polynesian designs i won at tattoo jam last year with a poly piece but i am an allrounder just doing one thing all day would drive me nuts. is ray on this board ? hope to get to know youall better all the best podge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 26, 2012 thanks for the welcome all much appreciated! i supose i specialise in mouri / polynesian designs i won at tattoo jam last year with a poly piece but i am an allrounder just doing one thing all day would drive me nuts. is ray on this board ? hope to get to know youall better all the best podge. ****yes he is "U K Ray"***** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick69 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Hi Podge, I'm in North Devon but to be honest that is almost a different country to the rest of the UK. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podge Report post Posted June 27, 2012 hi nik north devon isnt to far i was down there a couple of weeks ago beautifull part of the world Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted June 27, 2012 Hi Podge, Nice to meet you fella! Like my cousin Luke says, I'm not too far from you. Give me a call if you think I might be able to help. Frankly, you would probably do better to call Luke 'cos he's a whole lot older and slightly smarter than me; but then again, transatlantic phone calls do cost a fortune. lol Enjoy the forum and don't be afraid to ask if you don't know something. Cheers, Ray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 28, 2012 Hi Podge, Nice to meet you fella! Like my cousin Luke says, I'm not too far from you. Give me a call if you think I might be able to help. Frankly, you would probably do better to call Luke 'cos he's a whole lot older and slightly smarter than me; but then again, transatlantic phone calls do cost a fortune. lol Enjoy the forum and don't be afraid to ask if you don't know something. Cheers, Ray Ray ,you got that right on both ends, but in the wrong order...Smarter ...then Older.... I told him you were a fine Blook...lol... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
podge Report post Posted June 28, 2012 thanks again for the welcome ! ill try and keep the questions to a minimum, at the moment im reading all i can but if i get stuck ill shout. all the best podge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
