Topic: Engraving and etching : Lesley's how to

[lesley7]

My techniques : drill engraving / sandblasting / stipple engraving / acid etching

http://www.lesleypyke.com/page/Glass%20Engraving%20-%20The%20Drill%20Technique.htm

http://www.lesleypyke.com/page/My%20Videos.htm

 

[Angela B]

Wow Lesley, those are lovely.
Anyone who is interested in engraving on glass should take a look at Lesley's information sites which show how it is done and videos of her beautiful work.

[lesley7]

Thanks Angela, Your websites are pretty amazing too!!!

[Max]

Wow.  A truly inspirational story Lesley.  I got a real lump in my throat when reading about your flight from Zimbabwe and your sons going to New Zealand...I can picture the scene and how much it must have cost you emotionally. 

I also find it very open-hearted that you've put lessons on engraving on your site...there's no need for you to do that, and it's similar to the way the Glass Message Board operates.  Here, it's about dissemination of information and keeping glass, glass workers, their history and individual pieces recognisable for future generations.  My hat is off to you, thank you. 

[Pip]

Lesley, thanks so much for putting the links up here - I found it absolutely fascinating and I think your work is amazing.

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[lesley7]

Thanks people. You are all very warm and welcoming. On the personal note, I did only what any mother would do in my position, the best for her kids. They are so well now, one in the army and one a policeman, both still in NZ. There are many moms in the world in a far worse situation and that is what helps me.

Being able to find information about engraving was what I desperately needed for many years in Zimbabwe and all I had was our little quarterly journal from the Guild of Glass Engravers and a couple of books, videos and slides. I LOVE the fact I can help all the budding engravers stuck in remote corners of the world who now contact me almost on a daily basis, privately  - aswell as in my roll as Overseas Correspondent for the Guild of Glass Engravers.

Engraved glass (I mean the serious "stuff") deserves much more recognition than it gets, there are some very talented engravers out there, some have recently died unfortunately, but their work makes mine look drab and commercial. (well I have to make a living with it and commercial makes up a big part of my work).

News of today is that a piece I submitted for the Glass Sellers Prize has made the Long List. Hold thumbs for the short list out end of next week.

[Sue C]

OOOHH!! GOOD LUCK, fingers crossed for you, when will you know the result?.

[lesley7]

OOOHH!! GOOD LUCK, fingers crossed for you, when will you know the result?.

Hopefully soon after end of next week.

[josordoni]

VERY best of luck Lesley, and I think you are too modest... :angel:  Your work is beautiful, you can try as hard as you can to teach others your techniques, but they have to have your talent as well.

Pieces like your purple cameo bowl stand up perfectly well against the work of the major Art Deco makers, IMHO.  One day, I will be rich and famous, and then I'll treat myself!   

[lesley7]

Ta very much Lynne