Celebrating Waihi (our town)

Waihi Key Chains are now available from the Waihi Visitors/Information Centre at the top of town across the road from our replica Poppet Head.

 

Drill engraved with Waihi, NZ on the front and the Poppet Head on the back (engraved using shading techniques to give the appearance of depth in the engraving).

 

Waihi is an historic gold mining town, being mined again today, the open pit (located right in town) has become quite a tourist attraction.

 

The replica Poppet Head was erected at the top of town towards the end of the year 2000 and dedicated to the memory of those who have made Waihi what it is today, particularly the underground miners of old.

Custom Designed Cake Topper

Custom design for a young lady who is right into Kombie Vans. Her date of birth was used for the van's number plate, and "21" in place of the usual VW emblem.  This was really fun both to design and to engrave!!  Has just been added to the Gallery page (link above).

New Gift Ideas From JeansArt

Have added some lovely little personalised crystal perfume bottle necklaces and LED keychains to the gift products offered by JeansArt.

Some Special Christmas Gifts

I can now share photos of my latest engravings... some lucky parents recieved some special gifts for Christmas this year... these photos have been added to the gallery pages too.

Wishing all a safe and happy Christmas!! *smiles*

I have just added these photos of recent engravings to the gallery page.  It has been a very busy few weeks, orders coming thick and fast *smiles*... I took photos of some interesting glasses today, I will not be able to post them until after Christmas though :-(

Which burs to use?

While there is no right answer to this as every engraver will develop their own preferences here's what I found to be a useful start up kit. These are explained a little on the Hints and Tips page on this blog.

Cake Toppers

These lovely little cake toppers/decorations make a modern alternative to writing with icing on a cake, and make a great little momento of that special day. 

Drill engraved and crafted from 3mm clear acrylic with frosted edges.