Clive works on a piece of leather
Yes, particularly the outstanding occasionally tempted to try other types
beauty of Tintern. A wonderful range of leather, something which has an
of people are drawn to Tintern, either interesting finish or texture.
to live here or to pass through. It is a
peaceful and tranquil place. Visitors Any special projects in the offing?
Belts and walletsoften comment how they feel the
need to return here year after year. I am currently looking at traditional
Apart from Tintern itself, the ways of dyeing leather and hope
building I work in has a long and to be able reproduce the colours
interesting history. Abbey Mill was which would have been seen in
originally built by the monks of Tintern the past.
Abbey to process grain from it’s lands. Also, I am working on a
A wheel has turned here for many website which will be a guide to
hundreds of years. Now newly the Green Man in
restored, the wheel turns once again. Monmouthshire. They can be
As I sit working, I am surrounded by found in old churches, and
the old workings of the mill. both public and private
buildings throughout the
What kind of leather do you use? county. They just need tracking
down and photographing. At
My preferred leather for carving is the moment I don’t know
naturally cured using traditional how many there are out
methods. It strong and durable, there, but it will be
perfect for make bags and belts and interesting finding out.
unlike modern types of leather I can
dye it almost any colour I need. I am
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