Dye!

I had one of those happy accidents that can yield some really neat results. When mixing dye for a project, I got this sweet acid green that contrasts really neatly with a tipping of orange when it's applied to a textured leather:


I'm experimenting with finishing techniques to keep the brightness and high contrast - otherwise, it results with the color close to what I was actually shooting for (but am less excited about):


Bikes have been on my mind a lot lately, so here is my photo album from the 2009 NAHBS... just because everything is so very, very pretty:

NAHBS Pictures!

I've gotten the pictures edited and labeled, here is a link to 137 pictures from the show.

North American Handmade Bicycle Show!

I'm very, very excited about my early birthday present- on Saturday Morning I'm hopping on a bus to Indianapolis to attend the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.

I first heard about this show last year when it was in Portland.Lots of very pretty bicycles should be on hand if last years examples are anything to go by- that's where that bull-horned bamboo bike from Calfee was shown. Many makers that I only know from trawling the web will be there with the very best examples of their craft on display- I's so excited....

I am bringing my camera, and I plan on taking many pictures which will find their way here.

Erick

P.S.: I've made a few changes to the blog- There are links to the blogs I read regularly, and I'm trying out the "followers" widget.