Re: [lace] Corian bobbins
Barry makes very nice bobbins... I have a number of his, and actually wrote to him about a year ago and asked him to do a bone bobbin with wire wrap in the colors of the rainbow. After that, I saw that he had started putting them on ebay, and they seem to appear fairly regularly. They are quite pretty - but because of all the wire - AND bone - they're heavier than most other bobbins their size. Corian is, as everyone has said, a man-made substance with a look and feel of marble. It was designed for use on kitchen counters and bar-tops, and does look wonderful when used as an insert in a bobbin. I also have one or two of Barry's corian insert bobbins, and they're delightful. They don't weigh the bobbin down too much either. I think that quite a few of our favorite bobbin makers have versions with Corian (Stuart Johnson, Malcolm Thorpe...) Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - Original Message - From: "Jean Nathan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 3:16 AM Subject: [lace] Corian bobbins > The bobbins I've seen on ebay have a Corian body and bone head and tail. You > can't tell from the picture what Corian actually is, so that's why I asked. > They're sold by Barry Pawson in New Zealand on ebay under the seller ID > barryfran, and I assume he also makes them. He lists quite frequently. > Several of his bobbins are unusual in the way their decorated with Corian, > beads coloured wire and some are inscribed. > > I've bought a pair decorated in sections with wire in the colours (or > nearly) of the rainbow, and some turned ones. The only criticism I have is > that the ends are sometimes a bid broad just under where the spangles wire > goes through. > > One real advantage is that he takes cheques in most currencies. > > Usual disclaimers - no financial interest - just a satisfied customer. > > Jean in Poole > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Corian bobbins
The bobbins I've seen on ebay have a Corian body and bone head and tail. You can't tell from the picture what Corian actually is, so that's why I asked. They're sold by Barry Pawson in New Zealand on ebay under the seller ID barryfran, and I assume he also makes them. He lists quite frequently. Several of his bobbins are unusual in the way their decorated with Corian, beads coloured wire and some are inscribed. I've bought a pair decorated in sections with wire in the colours (or nearly) of the rainbow, and some turned ones. The only criticism I have is that the ends are sometimes a bid broad just under where the spangles wire goes through. One real advantage is that he takes cheques in most currencies. Usual disclaimers - no financial interest - just a satisfied customer. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Corian
Corian is a DuPont product that is used for things like counter tops. It has a stone effect and is very pretty. Someone (I think Kenn VanDieren) told me that it is difficult to turn bobbins from; it is not strong enough to do the neck of the bobbin. It would make sense to me to see it in combination with bone, with the bone as the neck and the Corian as the body. I think it would be quite pretty. I may have to look into it myself as I am a fan of bone bobbins. Cathy in Delaware (Home of the DuPont chemical corp.) - - Original Message - From: "Barron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Corian > What type of material is corian? On ebay I've seen new bobbins of this in > combination with bone. > > Jean in Poole __ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Corian
Corian is a synthetic material. David Davis makes bobbins in this. My husband does a little woodturning, and this material is extremely difficult to turn. I have also seen pens made in it as well. They do look lovely and shiny usually in a blue or green. David Davis will be at the NEC so have a look at them. Sue Taylor, Northampton - Original Message - From: "Barron" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Lace" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2003 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [lace] Corian > What type of material is corian? On ebay I've seen new bobbins of this in > combination with bone. > > Jean in Poole > > I think corian is an artificial material, I've seen it used for kitchen > worktops - don't know what bobbins of it would be like > jenny barron > > Scotland > > - > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: > unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Corian
I think it's the plastic that is used for marble look pens etc. If I'm right then it's what Alan Hazel at Ash Woodturning uses in conjuntion with wood. I have some of his bobbins and very beautiful they are too. Feels good and is about the same weight as wood so the bobbins don't feel "odd" as you handle them. I believe he advertises in Lace but I'm feeling too lazy to get up and look :-) Jacquie, in Lincolnshire, where it looks like it's going to freeze tonight, but this afternoon I was impressed by a forsythea (sp?) in full flower about three months early. Confused or what. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Corian
What type of material is corian? On ebay I've seen new bobbins of this in combination with bone. Jean in Poole I think corian is an artificial material, I've seen it used for kitchen worktops - don't know what bobbins of it would be like jenny barron Scotland - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Corian
I like to collect bobbins made of different materials. So far I've got various woods, glass, silver, brass, aluminium and plastic. I'm hoping for horn and porcelain. What type of material is corian? On ebay I've seen new bobbins of this in combination with bone. Jean in Poole - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] corian bobbins
I have some bobbins with Corian sections in them - they are heavier than just wood ones. The maker tried making whole bobbins out of Corian, but I think he said that they tended to snap at the narrower neck. I would also guess that they would be too heavy, apart from for a substantial gimp. Sue [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Corian bobbins
Yes it turn OK, but definitely not as easy as wood. You need sharp tools and take small cuts. It gets hot and bends when it gets down to the 5 mm stage. Polish it with steel wool or very fine abrasive polish. Don't drop them on to a stone floor. They can break easily. Brian from Cooranbong, Australia - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED]
