Cat's Eye Carving

Update.

Hi everyone, what a tumultuous first half of the year. I am still recovering from my broken ankle, I have tendon damage which I am seeing a physio therapist about. I am doing my exercises and getting stronger everyday.

The Bronchitis hit me like a ton of bricks and I am glad to say that that is behind me.

I am ready to replace the coat of arms in the compass rose, due to the resin failure, I had to carve a replacement. I decided to do this in shallow relief so I could remove the need to level it and make it non-slip.

I am only a little behind on my commissions. I am currently drawing out a memorial on a large piece of Portland limestone. It will have the Royal Welsh Fusiliers cap badge carved in shallow relief.

I have a memorial plaque to repair, that will be placed back in position, next to St Peter’s Church in Sandwich, as soon as it’s ready.

Due to my injury, I haven’t been able to get up to Founders Hall yet to carry out the letter cutting of last year’s Master. I hope to do this next month.

I didn’t win the small business award, I was pipped to the post by a website designer. I am looking forward to putting together my application for the Duke of Gloucester’s stonemasonry award.

Finally, after 10 years and 252,000 miles, my trusty work horse has gone to the great scrapyard in the sky. I hope that my new vehicle, a Fiat Doblo, will last as long.

I’ll put some photos in my next post.