Members Xothique Posted October 8, 2007 Members Report Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) Hello all! I'm an artist and mask-maker from Wales, UK. I've been making papier-mache masks for the past seven years, using traditional Venetian techniques. I have wanted to try mask-making in leather for a long time, but I suffer from tendon problems in my arms, so I shied away from leatherwork for years, thinking that it might aggravate my symptoms. Earlier this year I was given a piece of veg-tanned leather to experiment with, and wow! I totally fell for this wonderful material. I have made a couple of masks, but am very much still a beginner; I want to learn as much as I can about the craft and try out many different techniques. I'm so pleased to have found this friendly and helpful forum. Helen. Edited October 8, 2007 by Xothique Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted October 8, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted October 8, 2007 Helen, Glad to have you join us. Leather is such a versatile medium, enjoy. Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted October 8, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted October 8, 2007 If your'e a beginner then I must be eons away from even starting, hehehe, beautiful work .... Jordan Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 8, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 8, 2007 Welcome Helen, glad to have you here. You'll find that everyone here is most friendly and willing to help you out with any questions you have. Very nice looking mask too. We have a few people here that make them, and your's is right up there with the best. Ken Quote
Ambassador Don101 Posted October 9, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 9, 2007 Hi Helen welcome to the forum, Hope to see more of your art work soon, Don Quote
Members Xothique Posted October 9, 2007 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2007 Wow, thanks everyone for the warm welcome! :D Helen. Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted October 9, 2007 Ambassador Report Posted October 9, 2007 Helen, I was just looking at your website, thats some real nice work you do there. I made a vest for a lady from Wales, can't remember what city, but I know it's there. Ken Quote
Pip Posted October 9, 2007 Report Posted October 9, 2007 Hi helen beautiful stuff, nice to here from another uk'r. Quote
Members Xothique Posted October 9, 2007 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2007 Well met Pip! Ken, thank you for visiting my site, and your kind words. I'm so pleased you like my work. It's a longshot, but if I see someone walking past in an exquisitely designed waistcoat, I'll know that your customer was from my town. :D Quote
Cecil Posted October 10, 2007 Report Posted October 10, 2007 Hi helen - your work is great. If you search the forums using the keyword mask you will find some realy good online lessons in leather mask making. Quote
Members Xothique Posted October 10, 2007 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2007 Ohh.. brilliant! Thanks Cecil. I shall do that this evening and happily lose myself in the forums. Quote
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