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Nellie Whitener is doing some great artwork engraving on Eggshells.

She recently sent us an e-mail containing pictures of some of her latest projects.

Here is the e-mail she sent in, we thought others might enjoy it.

I have had a Paragrave since the late 80′s. My husband was interested in it and purchased it at a Small Business Expo in Charlotte, NC.

After we received it, he never did much with it, but always doing some form of art work, it just naturally became mine. I had previously had my own Leather Shop where I did custom leather carved items for commissioned pieces as well as doing for the public.

I remained in this business for over 10 years until I had to have Carpal Tunnel surgery on both hands from all the use with the leather tools. After that I developed Arthritis in my hands and it made it difficult to use the leather tools. I did work with the Paragrave for several years doing custom glassware, metal engraving, and egg carvings until I was diagnosed with Leukemia 7 years ago, and I was working a full time job at the time and my husband had passed away 2 months before my cancer was found.

My company closed down in March of this year, and I haven’t had to do any treatments since last November, so I really got in the mood to get back in my shop and get going with my engraving. At the present time I am doing some commission work on emu eggs doing portraits, and have just completed an Ostrich egg. I am attaching some pictures for you to look at.

I have been away from this for 7 years, so I am just getting back into enjoying all that this high speed tool can accomplish, it’s awesome, and Dr. Lew has always been an inspiration. I actually had the privilege to meet him and Tammy several years ago when they came to Durham North Carolina for a seminar.

Best wishes, keep up the great work out there,  Nellie Whitener.

Kevin Simpson sandblasting a cookie jar?

That is the first thing that went through my head when Kevin sent us this picture of his latest project.

I was quite stunned when I seen it because as far as I knew, Kevin only did wood carvings – gun stocks, etc.

Kevin is starting to get into micro sandblasting which will be a nice addition to his artistic creations. It will broaden the variety of products that he will have to offer his clients.

I don’t know all the details but I would imagine Kevin sandblasted the design, then color was added using Pearl Blue Rub-N-Buff.

If you are interested in what Ken Brown does or if you are planning or thinking of taking his calligraphy class, you can get started with everything he uses to be sucessful. Please call me if you are interested or have any questions. Call me today and I will include free shipping plus 2 free dvds of your choice.

This is a “call in” only Special.

If you have high speed equipment and need supplies, just order at least $100.00 and you will get free ship (under 5lbs.) plus I will include a free dvd of your choice from the list below. You will need to call me in order to get this Special!

The Kit sells for $1,695.00 (Complete with everything you will need)

World Renowned Calligrapher Ken Brown specially designed this professional system for his students. The kit is designed to be easily portable, while maintaining your professional appearance while engraving in public settings.

This kit comes complete with the following items:

2 -Black Wheeled Case

Plano Storage Box

Thomas Compressor

Filter/Regulator (oil less setup w/tubing)

Presto Hand piece

Presto Instruction Manual

Ott Light

Pillow Bag

Compressor Hose w/fittings (6ft)

Electric Foot Control

5 sheets of stencil

Burr Sampler (empty)

Burs 1 – 8 carbide, 10 – 4 carbides, 10 -3 carbides, 1 – 39 carbide, 1 – 6 Carbide, 2 – 2 Carbide, and 2 – 1 Carbide

Annual membership to the I&E Network (reg. cost is $120.00 a year)

***Plus Pick 2 free DVDS! Reg. price of DVDS are $24.00 each!

V900194 TURKEY AND GOOSE EGG SHELL CARVING DVD

V900195 OSTRICH EGG SHELL CARVING DVD

V900196 EMU EGG SHELL CARVING DVD

V900296 BLACK POWDER GUN ENGRAVING DVD

V900494 WEDDING ENGRAVING DVD (cake knife and wedding invitations)

V900495 ANTLER AND BONE CARVING DVD

V900496 WALKING STICK CARVING DVD

V900594 GUNSTOCK LEAF AND SCROLL DVD

V900595 DECORATIVE BOX ENGRAVING DVD

V900695 GUNSTOCK SEMI-RELIEF DVD

V900795 KNIFE ENGRAVING DVD

V901294 SCRIMSHAW ENGRAVING DVD

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