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#1 User is offline   Dustin Clayton 

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Posted 27 July 2007 - 03:10 AM

Hi there everybody,
first off let me just say that I'm amazed by the level of talent displayed on this forum.I'm a metal worker living in Omaha Ne. For the last ten years I have been a professional bench jeweler and Ive fooled around with engraving, Jade carving, wax carving, wood carving, knife making and all sorts of other things since I was very young. I've decided that its time to buckle down, concentrate and really try to turn out some artistically valid work. Hopefully within a short amount of time I'll have one or two decent pieces to share with you-all. My main focus is metal work and I'm very inspired by the work of Mr. Hallam, Mr. kelso, and many of the other craftspeople who frequent the metal work area. Sculpting directly in the metal is a great passion of mine as I prefer a mudium that is some what resistant to being altered and as I say hopefully soon I will have something that I consider worthy of sharing.
Anyway I'll stop blabering away now. Just thought I should stop lurking and join the conversation :blush:
Peace,
Dustin

#2 User is offline   Janel 

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Posted 27 July 2007 - 05:54 AM

Hi Dustin! Thanks for introducing yourself. Welcome aboard, and we all look forward to images when you have them to share.

Janel
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What you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. ~ Goethe ~

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Posted 27 July 2007 - 09:36 AM

Hello there Dustin,

welcome to the party <_< , I hope you'll feel right at home here. I'm sure our growing band of metal worshipers will continue to be an inspiration and support. Thanks for the kind comments too.
I think that by interacting as we do here we are pushed to do more and better work, sometimes we tend to be a bit reclusive, but frankly, I feel that "putting it out there", so to speak, is often a very healthy way of giving ourselves, an often much needed, kick up the ........ :blush: .

Namaste, Ford

#4 User is offline   Mike Ruslander 

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Posted 27 July 2007 - 11:24 AM

I agree with Ford. One can sit around all day and pat oneself on the back, but until you run with the pack, so to speak, you realize that you have to keep up with the big dogs. And, I might add, there are some mighty big dogs on this forum to keep up with. Sometimes I feel like that little dog on the old Warner Brothers cartoon who jumps around Spike the big cool bulldog. But These fellow members inspire me every day with amazing things, and keep me from getting complacent.

Anyway, this was my very long-winded way of saying: "WELCOME ABOARD!"
Mike
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#5 User is offline   Phil White 

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Posted 27 July 2007 - 10:31 PM

Hello Dustin, and welcome!

I'm sure you will find the forum a constant source of inspiration, interest, and amusement.

Best regards,

Phil
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Posted 28 July 2007 - 05:22 AM

Hello Dustin,
Thanks for the introduction - I think you'll fit right in here with your interests and aspirations. Looking forward to seeing some of your works and hearing some of your ideas.
Blessings,
Magnus
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#7 User is offline   Dustin Clayton 

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Posted 28 July 2007 - 06:47 PM

Hey everybody thanks for the warm welcome. I'll be out of town for about a week but I look forward to talking with you guys when I return.
Peace
Dustin
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