What KT Made Next

I do love a butterfly! The smaller bottle (only around 16cm tall) makes the lights appear very bright.

I am lucky to live in an area where so much Pictish art survives. The main figure on this light is based on the "beast" carved on the Maiden Stone at the foot of Bennachie. The mirror also appears on that stone while the v-rod and crescent is inspired by the Brandsbut stone in Inverurie. I have to confess, I made up the Ogham script on the right hand side. Simply a transliteration of "home".

K9 optical crystal paperweight. Although referred to as crystal, with only a 7% lead content this is perhaps more accurately a crown glass. Still, it engraved beautifully and the high refractive index gives a brilliant bright image.

Beautiful day here in Ballater

I should really find out what Fireflies look like, but in the meantime the Dragonflies work quite well

Lovely day here in Banchory

Today's tealight holder with deer sheltering in the trees.

Old scraps of glass are great for practicing techniques. Quite liking this way of showing trees in leaf.

I always enjoy doing a pet portrait.

Craft Fair at Crathes Hall today.

I have to thank a lovely customer from Ballater who suggested daffodils could look good on this one.

Next craft fair is at Ballater on the 29th. Really hoping I have judged the prospective customers correctly.

Sometimes people ask me for a particular subject, and I will usually try to oblige. Sparrows and puffins seem to be popular just now.

Everybody getting set up for the fair today at Banchory Tiwn Hall

Looking forward to a lovely day at Banchory.

Should be a good day on Saturday.

Fun little tealight holders made completely from recycled/rescued materials.

The Cabinetmakers of Lethenty are taking a bit of a Christmas break and we’ll be back on duty on Wednesday the 4th of January.

Thank you to all our staff, suppliers and most of all, to our lovely clients.

2022 has been our busiest year to date and we have a stack of great new projects to get stuck into when we return.

To end the year, we thought we’d share this image of a memorial cross we made for some very special clients in the Oldest Hoose in Toon.

This particular project was a real collaborative effort between five of the main contractors and was presented as a gift to thank our clients and to mark the quincentennial of their home – that’s 500 years old by the way.

Stained glass artisan Gordon Watt created the central roundel featuring the river Don.

Traditional blacksmith Peter Gillan hand wrought the two iron rings.

The block of Kemnay granite was supplied by Graeme Cheyne builders.

Stonemasons Harper & Allan cut the block to shape and carved the letter W.

Design by Lethenty Cabinetmakers who made the timber cross from solid Aberdeenshire Oak and carved the lettering.

The whole project was conceived and co-ordinated by architect Dave Chouman.

Have a safe and peaceful Christmas everyone.

Here’s to more of the same in 2023!

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Merry Christmas to all our customers, old and new. Thank you for all the support you have shown us over the last year, we hope to see you all in 2023!

I will have a table at the Inverurie Hertiage Centre tomorrow (Saturday only though). If you are looking for something to do, why not call past.

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Somewhere to go on a rainy day?

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I hate to mention the "C" word, but it is definitely coming. For something a little different, these acrylic shapes can be engraved with the names or greetings of your choice. All the shapes are around 7.5 cm at the widest point (and don't worry, the opaque looking ones just have their protective film on still). I have a few of each shape available and can engrave them for you at a cost of just £4.00 each (plus p&p if they have to be sent to you). Drop me a message if you would like any.

I won't be at this one, but lots of extremely talented and creative crafters will be.

Back at Crathes Public Hall this weekend.

All set up for today's fair at Crathes Public Hall. Drop in if you are passing. (There's a fair at Crathes Castle as well if you fancy making a day of it)

Mothering Sunday - 27th March (good for birthdays too of course)

Hand engraved crystalite champagne flute (approximately 22 cmcm tall) engraved with a pretty little tulip flower

£15 each

Mothering Sunday - 27th March (good for birthdays too of course)

Hand engraved crystalite wine glass (approximately 24 cm tall). This very tall and elegant glass has a wild rose image engraved alongside the text.

£15