The Maker - C'EST MOI!

I specialise in incised CALLIGRAPHY on wood. The process involves burning with a hot knib and is called 'ardentia verba'. The results are permanent and will not wash off. The inscription is sufficiently deep to enable the lettering to be infilled with a contrasting colour. Most of the calligraphy is on SYCAMORE, the wood predominantly featured here, but I have used beech, cherry, apple, and birch among others. As far as I know I am the only person doing such work - there's probably a reason for that!

I used to turn a lot of wooden bowls - see image at right. The image is old, but not as old me! I used mostly green [unseasoned] timber. Those who are curious to know how it is done might be interested in ‘What Became of Kilvert's Pips’ a narrative photo-adventure into the realms of GREEN TREEN which gives a step by step guide ‘How To Turn A Bowl From Green Apple.’ The images were taken to alleviate the tedium of turning my way through twenty tons of apple logs one year.

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