Elymwold on Etsy

[dfotw]

So, I got my Elymwold customs today and I was looking for the thread to spam with pictures... and I realised there's no thread about this store!!! :eek: (or is there and did I just miss it???)

This can't be, so I decided to make one...

Have you got any Elymwold (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Elymwold) pretties? Do you want some? Do you just want to drool over other people's hair-toys? Come and share!

These sticks are very, very high-quality. The materials (various types of wood, acrylic and burls) are excellent, and the finish is the high-gloss, glass-like finish of MtMs or TTs or Graydogs. Prices as HIGHLY reasonable. Nigel is a very nice person to deal with and has excellent customer service, and though he's all the way in Australia, shipping is fast and not at all expensive.

Here are mine...

First of all, the packaging is lovely. Can you spot the kangaroos? And it's super-secure too!
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8166/elymwoodpackaging1.jpghttp://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1651/elymwoodpackaging2.jpg


Burl-topped:
http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/6276/elymwoodburl.jpg http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6417/elymwoodburlaction.jpg

Purpleheart and acrylic:
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/3131/elymwoodpurpleheart.jpg http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/3199/elymwoodpurpleheartacti.jpg

So, come on and share pics of your Elymwold pretties with the rest of us! :eyebrows:

[Alvrodul]

Here's a twofer - the sticks I bought not too long ago! :D

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Hairtoys%202012/Elymwoldsticks.jpg

[pepperminttea]

This thread is definitely overdue, thanks for making it dfotw! I'll throw mine into the mix too. :D

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=9822&pictureid=126868
It's silver ash and amber acrylic, with a band of Tasmanian blackwood in between.

I really can't say enough good things about this seller. Lovely in communication, beautiful top quality workmanship - I'd love to see him explore some burls, especially dyed burls. :crush:

[bunzfan]

His sticks are beautiful and he is so helpful, i think i was the first to buy anything. Here's mine.

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/picture.php?albumid=9400&pictureid=122120

[Tabitha]

So, I got my Elymwold customs today and I was looking for the thread to spam with pictures... and I realised there's no thread about this store!!! :eek: (or is there and did I just miss it???)

This can't be, so I decided to make one...

Have you got any Elymwold (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Elymwold) pretties? Do you want some? Do you just want to drool over other people's hair-toys? Come and share!

These sticks are very, very high-quality. The materials (various types of wood, acrylic and burls) are excellent, and the finish is the high-gloss, glass-like finish of MtMs or TTs or Graydogs. Prices as HIGHLY reasonable. Nigel is a very nice person to deal with and has excellent customer service, and though he's all the way in Australia, shipping is fast and not at all expensive.

Here are mine...


Burl-topped:


Purpleheart and acrylic:
:eyebrows:

So, come on and share pics of your Elymwold pretties with the rest of us!
Beautiful sticks and I love the kangaroos :crush: :lala: trying not to be enabled here.


Here's a twofer - the sticks I bought not too long ago! :D
The sticks look gorgeous and I'm particularly impressed with your watermark - it looks pretty but must be devilishly difficult for a would-be photo-thief to contend with.


This thread is definitely overdue, thanks for making it dfotw! I'll throw mine into the mix too. :D


It's silver ash and amber acrylic, with a band of Tasmanian blackwood in between.

I really can't say enough good things about this seller. Lovely in communication, beautiful top quality workmanship - I'd love to see him explore some burls, especially dyed burls. :crush:
Lovely stick in a gorgeous bun! I also love burls for their soft, organic quality and the way they take dye so beautifully so if he moves in that direction I will be putty ...


His sticks are beautiful and he is so helpful, i think i was the first to buy anything. Here's mine.
You're a pioneer! :eyebrows:

[pepperminttea]

Lovely stick in a gorgeous bun! I also love burls for their soft, organic quality and the way they take dye so beautifully so if he moves in that direction I will be putty ...

Thank you! :flower: Ditto, I love the coloured burls I've seen in Graydog and MonktheMonk's work, I'd be absolutely doomed if Elymwold followed suit!

[styric]

Lovely! The price is right too. I'll have to save up

[curlsgalore]

Ohhhhh so pretty!!!!! Off to browse....

[Mina17]

Beautiful sticks everyone! His work really is outstanding. I have one too and although it's gorgeous the one I chose matches my hair color too closely, so I'll probably end up swapping it at some point and get one in a different color. If he does dyed burls I'm definitely in!:)

[PixxieStix]

Oh no, I don't have an action photo of his stick, I'll have to get one after washing and putting up my hair tomorrow! But yes, my Elymwold stick is by far my favorite, perfectly seamless , smooth like butter yet holds like nobody's business! I'll be purchasing from him in the future again for sure! That burl-topped stick is singing its siren song to me!

[dajanchen]

Oh I love Nigels work. :D I really want a burl stick too. I wish he would start working with coloured burls. Anyway here are mine.
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0287.jpg http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0097.jpg
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0090-1.jpg http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0123-1.jpg

[dfotw]

Thank you, everyone, for sharing all these great pics! :flowers:

Anyone else? Anyone we've enabled? ;)

[islandboo]

I know I've posted these before somewhere - I could have sworn there was a thread already started but I can't find it anywhere, and since I can't I might as well post them again!

http://i.imgur.com/7eSli.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/TPrkX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/chd6M.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iZl9F.jpg

[speshe]

Um, what's a burl?

[Alvrodul]

Um, what's a burl?
It's a knot on a tree, probably caused by damage to the tree, or some kind of infection, where the tree grows in an abnormal manner. Burlwood tends to have spectacular and unusual grain patterns, which makes it popular for decorative applications, like hairsticks. :)

[Lissandria]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88486678/hair-stick-silver-ash-and-orange-acrylic

My first ever purchase from Nigel! I fell in love with it, Im stoked he's Aussie, too!

I think I will be ordering more, possibly some customs!
I will post action shots once it arrives :mail:

[Lissandria]

Islandboo- that last stick is my absolute fav of his I have ever seen! What is it?

[dfotw]

Boo, I love all of those, but particularly the first one... is it a burl? I love the shape!

Lissandria, glad we enabled you! We'll wait for your action pics impatiently...
(btw, I think the last stick of Boo's is purpleheart with a purple acrylic topper... I *might* have drooled over it before it was sold! :o)

[islandboo]

Oops- the first stick is Claret ash and rose myrtle burl; the second is flame sheoak and black glitter acrylic resin; the third is blackwood and amber acrylic resin; and the last is Purpleheart and purple acrylic resin (with a silver ash inlay). I actually have two more I don't have pictures of yet! I am a real fan of his work - I cannot say enough good things about him.

Oh, dfotw, the purpleheart was a custom I asked him for that is a replica of one he had in the shop that was too long for me. So somewhere out there is a version that would work with your glorious hair! (Although I am sure he could remake one for you as well.....)

[schweedie]

I absolutely love this shop. I haven't bought anything yet, but I check the store mostly every day and drool over the sticks. *g* Islandboo, that purpleheart one is gorgeous. I've seen a couple of those that I've been so, so close to getting.

[speshe]

It's a knot on a tree, probably caused by damage to the tree, or some kind of infection, where the tree grows in an abnormal manner. Burlwood tends to have spectacular and unusual grain patterns, which makes it popular for decorative applications, like hairsticks. :)

Ah, thanks, that makes things MUCH clearer now. :cheese:

[Lissandria]

Boo
Lissandria, glad we enabled you! We'll wait for your action pics impatiently...
(btw, I think the last stick of Boo's is purpleheart with a purple acrylic topper... I *might* have drooled over it before it was sold! :o)

This thread (and the other one) and all the pics played a big part in me being enabled!! Feel free to take credit where it is due. :D Your Elymwold sticks are gorgeous!:)
I will def post pics when it arrives, I cannot wait.
As for Islandboo's stick- you are ONLY human after all ;)

[Lissandria]

http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/album.php?albumid=10055&pictureid=129503

Action shots of my stick as promised. It is a little over exposed but you can still see how beautiful Nigel's work is! :love:
I love it so much, I cannot wait to order some more!!

[dfotw]

Lissandria, that's beautiful and I love the shape! *writes it down for a future custom* :p

[Lissandria]

Thanks dfotw :D I love it!

[Alvrodul]

For the record ... my newest sticks! :D

Bloodwood and maple:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Hairtoys%202012/bloodwoodmaplestick.jpg


NZ Rimu and coolibah burl:

http://i1130.photobucket.com/albums/m529/Alvrodul/Hairtoys%202012/Rimuandcoolibahstick.jpg

[islandboo]

Absolutely stunning, Alvrodul!!

[Lissandria]

I have to agree with islandboo, Alvrodul. Just gorgeous :D

ETA: Just ordered this cos its super cute :)

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/78654421

[Leialein]

I like Nigel sticks so much. This are my sticks from him:

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/5734/elymwoldpurple1.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/641/elymwoldpurple1.jpg/) http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/8194/elymwolddoubleblau.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/elymwolddoubleblau.jpg/) http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6269/cimg1415h.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/838/cimg1415h.jpg/)

[pepperminttea]

Leialein, those are gorgeous! I especially love the purpleheart. :crush:

[Alvrodul]

those are stunning, Leialein. My favorite is the one with a green and gold topper. :)

[Fortresca]

I have two sticks from Nigel by now and next week I'll get the third :D
my first: http://www.etsy.com/transaction/67803367
second: http://www.etsy.com/transaction/71886378
and the goint-to-be: http://www.etsy.com/transaction/74202513

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4577/vergleicha.jpg
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6013/kfpx.jpg
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3459/61369203.jpg

[Leialein]

Oh thanks! I love the Purpleheart as Most. He make me 2 sticks more.

Forti the both are very beautiful. I like the bun.

[Lissandria]

My two custom orders are ready- Just paid for them!! I can't wait to get them :) :) Nigel has been such a pleasure to work with!

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/80770085

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/80770084

[PolarCathy]

Never thought I would order hairsticks from the complete opposite corner of the world but I just contacted him for some custom sticks I have in my mind..

[Alvrodul]

Your sticks are gorgeous, Lissandria! I have a stick with a coolibah burl topper myself, and the grain pattern on that is gorgeous. I am certain you, too, will be delighted with yours when it arrives.:D

PolarCathy, Nigel does excellent work. which is why he has delighted customers from all over the world now. :D

[Mina17]

Never thought I would order hairsticks from the complete opposite corner of the world but I just contacted him for some custom sticks I have in my mind..

Is he accepting custom orders again?

[PolarCathy]

Is he accepting custom orders again?

I hope so. (I have no idea...)

[PolarCathy]

Update. No, he says on his site and I somehow missed it that he is not taking custom orders right now.

[Leialein]

My new costum order are finished:
url=http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778861/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein]1[/url]

2 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778994/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

3 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779111/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

4 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779208/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

I´m so excited.

[Leialein]

My new costum order are finished:
1 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778861/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

2 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778994/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

3 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779111/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

4 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779208/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

I´m so excited.

Sorry i can´t edit this post and the first link was wrong :o

[islandboo]

They are beautiful!!

[Leialein]

Thank you islandboo. Nigel makes very good sticks.

[PolarCathy]

Thank you islandboo. Nigel makes very good sticks.

I hope you'll upload some photos when you can and the uploads work again.

[Leialein]

Oh yes, but now i must waiting for the sticks. I hope they are come quickly.

[Mina17]

Beautiful Leialein! #2 is stunning, I haven't seen the acrylic on both ends like that. And I love the rounded topper on #4 (and the colors). That is the design I want when he accepts customs again :D

[PixxieStix]

My new costum order are finished:
1 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778861/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

2 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99778994/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

3 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779111/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

4 (http://www.etsy.com/listing/99779208/hair-stick-custom-order-for-leia-lein)

I´m so excited.

Sorry i can´t edit this post and the first link was wrong :o

:agape:Those are SO freakin' pretty! I LOVE his sticks (I only have one, but it's my favorite!) and can't wait to get more. They are lovely dear, wear them in health and happiness when you get them!

[pepperminttea]

Those are gorgeous Leialein - I'm such a sucker for the silver ash on the first stick, it's a lovely wood. :crush:

[Leialein]

Thank you all. I hope the sticks comes very quickly. I´m so happy. 2 sticks I allready have :)

[Fortresca]

Leialein, you're sticks are great! I really hope for you, they'll soon arrive and you show action-pics!

Here is my new one:
http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/122/ravens1.jpg

[PolarCathy]

I will have 3 sticks soon. :)

[Leialein]

Fortresca, this stick is so beautyful. I like the red in your hair.

[Lissandria]

Wow! Beautiful sticks Leialein and Fortresca!

My latest purchase:
https://www.etsy.com/transaction/81483898

[Leialein]

I have new Elymwold Sticks :)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/7544/cimg2155d.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/256/cimg2155d.jpg/) http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/379/cimg2154zg.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/651/cimg2154zg.jpg/) http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2164/cimg2153u.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/205/cimg2153u.jpg/)

[ravenheather]

I have a question. How frequently does he stock his store? Is this something I need to check alot...? Also alot of finer haired lovelies are on here, so can I assume these are too heavy or slippery for finer, thinner hair. The workmanship looks superb.

[pepperminttea]

I have a question. How frequently does he stock his store? Is this something I need to check alot...? Also alot of finer haired lovelies are on here, so can I assume these are too heavy or slippery for finer, thinner hair. The workmanship looks superb.

Fairly regularly, but things go very, very quickly. Your best bet if you keep missing them is scout out designs and wood/topper combinations in the Sold section that you really love, and wait until he's accepting customs again to get one just for you. :)

They are also incredibly light, and you're right about the workmanship; it's flawless.

[ravenheather]

Me want! Unfortunately my toy budget is way blown right now. But I'll be watching this shop.

[pepperminttea]

I weighed a few hairtoys with my kitchen scale out of curiosity's sake. It's not definitive, but I hope this helps give you some sense of their weight compared to other hairtoys ravenheather. :)

Purpleheart Ketylo, older thinner style, 6" total length: 6g
Chrysocolla topped Quattro (one of a pair, 6" functional): 11g
Acrylic topped silver ash Elymwold (6.5" total): 12g
Acrylic LadyIdun stick (6.5"): 16g
Quattro double-end labrodorite stick: 18g
MJ42 glass spiral: 24g
Grahtoestudio birds eye maple lilliputian threnody: 25g

[islandboo]

They are light enough for my WussyHair and his finish is wonderful - smooth but with a bit of grip, like Quattros microgrooved steel. He is one of my very favorites. Of course, I liked him better when he was less well known and I had an actual chance at getting his sticks :p

[ravenheather]

Thanks for the comparison.
GGRRR. This is hard to resist. Wonder what I have to sell to fund one...?

[Toiréasa]

I too have fine, thin hair that's very slippery and have several of his stick and a new one on the way :D they work great and are not to heavy for me.
I can't wait till he starts to take customs again Nigel is a dream to work with and his craftsmanship it out of this world!!

[dajanchen]

Just wanted to share a pic of my ancient swamp kauri stick. :D It is utterly gorgeous. The kauri is filled with chrysocolla.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0016-1.jpg

[Toiréasa]

Just wanted to share a pic of my ancient swamp kauri stick. :D It is utterly gorgeous. The kauri is filled with chrysocolla.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0016-1.jpg

So your the one that snag that stick I was drooling over it in the sold shop it's lovely and it looks awesome in your hair. We seem to have very similar taste in hair toys "exquisite" :D

[dajanchen]

We have a very similiar taste indeed. Too bad we aren´t the only ones. :D Buying things got very stressful recently! :lol:

[Avaya]

Just wanted to share a pic of my ancient swamp kauri stick. :D It is utterly gorgeous. The kauri is filled with chrysocolla.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0016-1.jpg

Very pretty dajanchen! :)

[PolarCathy]

Just wanted to share a pic of my ancient swamp kauri stick. :D It is utterly gorgeous. The kauri is filled with chrysocolla.

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/dajanchen/CIMG0016-1.jpg

That's pretty sick... Beautiful! Also it suits your haircolor very well!

Mine is on its way too... my first one from Nigel.

http://img1.etsystatic.com/001/0/6635050/il_570xN.367611217_n0tx.jpg (http://www.etsy.com/listing/107396582/hair-stick-170mm-handmade-from)

[RubySlippers]

Right!

Who nicked that gorgeous cOcobolo with bone coloured acrylic?! I didn't even have time to favourite it!

:sulks:

[PolarCathy]

Right!

Who nicked that gorgeous cOcobolo with bone coloured acrylic?! I didn't even have time to favourite it!

:sulks:

I didn't, but I did grab a cocobolo (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93215963) like ca. ten days ago :)

[RubySlippers]

I didn't, but I did grab a cocobolo (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93215963) like ca. ten days ago :)

Aw that's pretty too.

Dang it, I did not need a new seller in my favourites list!

Tell me about the finish, how does it feel? I'm guessing it doesn't really feel like wood with all that cyanoacrylate, but is it like acrylic, or piano keys or what?

[PolarCathy]

Aw that's pretty too.

Dang it, I did not need a new seller in my favourites list!

Tell me about the finish, how does it feel? I'm guessing it doesn't really feel like wood with all that cyanoacrylate, but is it like acrylic, or piano keys or what?

Wow... your question is very hard to answer, esp since I don't have the words in Eng...

It feels very very smooth and yet not slippery. It's grippy! Shocking, yes?

Not "piano-y", but I think only because I'm a very tactile person and "piano-y" is a quality that's not only the finish, but also the bulkiness of the keys and the weight of the wood.

It's hard, unscratchable by nails, shiny, smooth. I'd say, if you didn't know it was wood and you knock it with your nails, it's even a little "glassy", some extremely lightweight glass, LOL.

Knocking them together... yes, glassy.

[RubySlippers]

Wow... your question is very hard to answer, esp since I don't have the words in Eng...

It feels very very smooth and yet not slippery. It's grippy! Shocking, yes?

Not "piano-y", but I think only because I'm a very tactile person and "piano-y" is a quality that's not only the finish, but also the bulkiness of the keys and the weight of the wood.

It's hard, unscratchable by nails, shiny, smooth. I'd say, if you didn't know it was wood and you knock it with your nails, it's even a little "glassy", some extremely lightweight glass, LOL.

Knocking them together... yes, glassy.

Don't-have-the-words my left foot! That was a perfect explanation! I have a very good idea now how they feel. Thank you.

[PolarCathy]

Don't-have-the-words my left foot! That was a perfect explanation! I have a very good idea now how they feel. Thank you.

You're welcome. How great is that, you don't even need to buy any to know exactly how they feel. ;) :rollin:

[PolarCathy]

Sounds... (https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7597337_3821096_367831)

wood on wood (hardwood, oiled, no lacquer)

elymwold on elymwold

glass on glass

[RubySlippers]

You're welcome. How great is that, you don't even need to buy any to know exactly how they feel. ;) :rollin:

On second thoughts... I might have to buy one to be absolutely sure.:D

[Theobroma]

Why haven't I seen this thread before? *subscribes*

I snagged this beauty (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/94075228) a few days ago. My first Elymwold purchase -- I can't wait for it to arrive!

[PolarCathy]

Why haven't I seen this thread before? *subscribes*

I snagged this beauty (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/94075228) a few days ago. My first Elymwold purchase -- I can't wait for it to arrive!

That's nice, I really liked that one!

Here are my two babies, just because I'm so bored so I took a pic with the point-and-shoot. The first one was the purpleheart (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/91577690). Interesting how much thinner the cocobolo (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93215963) is, even though there is only 12 mm / 0.5" difference in length. I wish it had been longer/fatter too, but I couldn't resist the grain. It's my shortest stick so far (158 mm).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7985477959_775734ac83.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7985477959_882fde21c0_k.jpg)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7985488070_439d7090e7.jpg
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7985488070_62c93b4eaf_k.jpg)

[RubySlippers]

Why haven't I seen this thread before? *subscribes*

I snagged this beauty (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/94075228) a few days ago. My first Elymwold purchase -- I can't wait for it to arrive!

And you didn't immediately search "elymwold" on this board?!:confused: :lol:
That one is very pretty. I love when natural inclusions are filled with pretty things, it reminds me that our flaws make us special.


That's nice, I really liked that one!

Here are my two babies, just because I'm so bored so I took a pic with the point-and-shoot. The first one was the purpleheart (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/91577690). Interesting how much thinner the cocobolo (https://www.etsy.com/transaction/93215963) is, even though there is only 12 mm / 0.5" difference in length. I wish it had been longer/fatter too, but I couldn't resist the grain. It's my shortest stick so far (158 mm).

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7985477959_775734ac83.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8435/7985477959_882fde21c0_k.jpg)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7985488070_439d7090e7.jpg
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7985488070_62c93b4eaf_k.jpg)

:o if ever you find that it's just too darned short...:o
I'm just saying...I like short sticks...:eyebrows:

[Theobroma]

Nice sticks, Cathy!

Hmm. I only have one purpleheart piece so far (a GTS fork). Clearly I need to do something about that...

[PolarCathy]

Nice sticks, Cathy!

Hmm. I only have one purpleheart piece so far (a GTS fork). Clearly I need to do something about that...

I can show you a trick! You know, purpleheart is fake!!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7905174214_9452d145c3.jpg (http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7905174214_7a4f201784_k.jpg)

The miracles of beetroot juice :rollin: :rollin:



:o if ever you find that it's just too darned short...:o
I'm just saying...I like short sticks...:eyebrows:

Will remember ;) ;) If I ever.... :D

[Wildcat Diva]

Good grief Cathy, I have forgotten how your sticks are so beautiful. I have been loving his stuff lately. Theobroma, I took a closer look at your set of sticks made of african blackwood and the filled in with gemstone burl toppers, and WOWZA. Those will be quite a treat, and they are SO YOU! Well from what I have seen of your style anyway.

I have a couple of things coming...

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/109779610
and
http://www.etsy.com/listing/118509120/a-pair-of-wooden-hair-sticks-reserved

so excited!

[Theobroma]

So it was you who got those cypress/silkwood sticks, Diva! They're beautiful and I shall be lying in wait for action shots to be posted. :)

I have to say I'm totally infatuated with the African blackwood/white top burl pair (you're right, those are TOTALLY me!) and I can't wait for them to show up! Unfortunately the post seems to have slowed down due to Christmas congestion and I'm not holding out much hope of getting them in time for Christmas. Not that that's stopping me from stalking the postman, though... :D

[Wildcat Diva]

Yes it was not a custom of course but I had convoed him about liking the first wavy top stick set and mentioned how lovely that maple silk wood was if he were to happen to make another set. So I am lucky he decided to make a set. I expect them to be very awesome.

[partlycloudy]

I... um... oops...

Soon to be with me:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/121163960/a-3-pronged-blackwood-hairfork-handmade
http://www.etsy.com/listing/123308987/hair-stick-165mm-handmade-from-mango-and

I just couldn't help myself. I tried not to, really I did. They were just too beautiful.

Someone please hide my credit card! :P

[partlycloudy]

Anyone else get anything of his lately? I'm so pleased he's started doing forks *swoons*

[kpzra]

I love his work but he seems to be on a green kick...needs more blue :)

[Peggy E.]

I... um... oops...

Soon to be with me:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/121163960/a-3-pronged-blackwood-hairfork-handmade
http://www.etsy.com/listing/123308987/hair-stick-165mm-handmade-from-mango-and

I just couldn't help myself. I tried not to, really I did. They were just too beautiful.

Someone please hide my credit card! :P


Would you mind telling me the cost of the fork? That is an amazing thing!!

[PolarCathy]

I might get these two tomorrow (they should have arrived today):

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/118493551

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/118493550

[Wildcat Diva]

I forgot to post this action pic!

Well pic not working from the IPhone have to wait til later. I hate uploading photos on this forum. Doesn't work that great for me since the crash.

Lovely fork and stick PC. Beautiful huge fork!http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/717/photofeb22113644.jpg

[PolarCathy]

:no: :no: :no package: :no:

[Wildcat Diva]

Well, that completely stinks to high heaven! I was hoping for a pretty action pic to admire while I drink my coffee. Have to stalk etsy instead. Or swap. That will keep my mind entertained (doesn't take much I know).

[partlycloudy]

Would you mind telling me the cost of the fork? That is an amazing thing!!

It's the same price as the most of the other forks in his shop... not sure of the exact amount in USD, as he's in Australia and I bought it in Great British Pounds! But it's the same price as this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/123962457/a-wave-top-hair-fork-in-elmreserved?ref=pr_shop

PolarCathy, has your package come yet?

xx

[PolarCathy]

No : ((( I suspect bad things : (((

[Wildcat Diva]

Cathy, it will get there! Don't worry!

Ok, finally a shot of my sticks:
http://imageshack.us/a/img717/1605/photofeb22113644.jpg

[PolarCathy]

Beautiful!!!! :blossom:

Still no mail. : (((((


; ((


Cathy, it will get there! Don't worry!

Ok, finally a shot of my sticks:
http://imageshack.us/a/img717/1605/photofeb22113644.jpg

[Fortresca]

Wonderful, Wildcat Diva!!

I reserved this one (http://www.etsy.com/listing/124509343/reserved-wooden-hair-fork-2-prong-hair?) few days ago and so I'm in awe of my other beauties and wore my threee prong today
http://imageshack.us/a/img405/3699/cruller1.jpg
I love it <3 I love them all xD



EDIT: OMG; I noticed I got int he wrong thread here. Sorry!

[Wildcat Diva]

Fortresca, beautiful bun and fork.

My DH put on "Men at Work" today while I did my action shot work on my Elymwold purchases that arrived.

Action shots, anyone?
http://imageshack.us/a/img838/9328/photomar22132801.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img594/9232/photomar22120633.jpg
I am very pleased with these forks!

[Fortresca]

Wonderful, Wildcat Diva! So very beautiful! The second one is awsomw!

And uh, sorry, I just noticed my picture should have gone in the WoodArtJuwelry Thread, so I kind of owe an Elymwold picture... here wo go ;)
http://imageshack.us/a/img838/8205/spidermom.jpg http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/326/20130203pinlessbraided.jpg

[Wildcat Diva]

Looking good! I was kind of wondering about that other one...

[Tabitha]

My DH put on "Men at Work" today while I did my action shot work on my Elymwold purchases that arrived.

And you just smiled, and gave him a Vegemite sandwich :p

Great action shots there! how did you take them? and cute forks - the little ones are so nicely made, I have a pair in lighter wood.

[Wildcat Diva]

LOL! Thanks Tabitha! It was an appropriate soundtrack to my bun making. How I did the action shots? I have my very own photographer. My teenage son who has learned that eye rolling makes momma unhappy, and thus he has accepted his fate. Sadly I have very few options for a decent background.

[Nightshade]

Here's my customs :D What a joy Nigel was to work with. And I find his prices very, very reasonable!

https://www.etsy.com/transaction/120918941:

https://img2.etsystatic.com/016/0/6635050/il_570xN.434429470_cvd0.jpg

https://img3.etsystatic.com/014/0/6635050/il_570xN.434435371_l7da.jpg


https://www.etsy.com/transaction/120918942:

https://img3.etsystatic.com/016/0/6635050/il_570xN.434436175_agtw.jpg

https://img2.etsystatic.com/014/0/6635050/il_570xN.434430266_nor0.jpg

[Rainbow2911]

Oh my, those are gorgeous. Uh oh -I have to stop reading these threads for the sake my bank balance!

[kpzra]

I'm safe until he starts back up with the blues. The green he's been doing a lot of right now does not look good with my particular olive tone skin. I made the mistake of looking through his sold items and ended up adding a few to my favorites list in case I want to inquire about a custom order.

[Viola88]

Kpzra - Uh oh, part of my wish list that I sent him was for him to try to do some dyed woods in blues.... :D

[ravenheather]

I love his work but he seems to be on a green kick...needs more blue :)

I totally agree. A blue or purple streak would be awesome.

[eternallyverdan]

Well, I officially put in my order for a custom fork about two weeks ago, and I'm incredibly excited! I asked for one of these (http://www.etsy.com/transaction/126491767?), but with four prongs and the birch burl at the top dyed dark blue instead of green. He agreed! And for anyone who's wondering about wait times on custom stuff, he said he was a bit concerned about getting it to me before early June (which was my initial time frame), so be warned that custom orders from Nigel are not going to be instant gratification purchases.

So excited! :disco:

[PolarCathy]

My custom is coming soon too. New style. Cathy style. I have pix, just not sure I'm allowed to share.


ETA

I guess I am. He'll sell this one anyway. And some more, probably.

http://i.imgur.com/dA6dqmk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FNnGsVR.jpg

Cept this is the "beta" where he actually nailed the technique down. Mine will have a certain black stone (http://i.imgur.com/MBAU655.jpg). Black fork, black stone, demon fork. :demon: :demon:

[Fortresca]

PolarCathy, that is GORGEOUS! I love it! I need one like this! Wow!

[PolarCathy]

Ask him. This is the first one AFAIK. Knowing Nigel it is perfect already. So if you want this particular one (which I totally would get myself, but I approached him with my black stone originally and I'll stick with that plan), PM him, tell him the girl who designed the Katalin forks told you to go for it.

And I'll pack my stone and ship it to him... and dream!



PolarCathy, that is GORGEOUS! I love it! I need one like this! Wow!

[Calaelen]

I am still cut off, but as I am getting a gift in coming months, I have contacted Nigel for a custom fork. I did some designing on my own and Nigel thinks it is different! We're in talks right now. My fork will be a new design and I am currently pondering woods for the body of the fork. Might I ask Nightblooming and Cathy, or anyone else who has some of the ebony forks he's recently offered, in what general range your forks were?? Mine is going to be very large, and I am trying to get an idea of the range mine may be if the body is Gabon ebony.

[RavennaNight]

My custom is coming soon too. New style. Cathy style. I have pix, just not sure I'm allowed to share.


ETA

I guess I am. He'll sell this one anyway. And some more, probably.

http://i.imgur.com/dA6dqmk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FNnGsVR.jpg

Cept this is the "beta" where he actually nailed the technique down. Mine will have a certain black stone (http://i.imgur.com/MBAU655.jpg). Black fork, black stone, demon fork. :demon: :demon:

<3 I love it!

[Indigo Girl]

My custom is coming soon too. New style. Cathy style. I have pix, just not sure I'm allowed to share.


ETA

I guess I am. He'll sell this one anyway. And some more, probably.

http://i.imgur.com/dA6dqmk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/FNnGsVR.jpg

Cept this is the "beta" where he actually nailed the technique down. Mine will have a certain black stone (http://i.imgur.com/MBAU655.jpg). Black fork, black stone, demon fork. :demon: :demon:

That is STUNNING! :crush:

[PolarCathy]

What do you mean, $$$? About the same as every other wood AFAIK. (I saw ebony forks selling in the past and they cost exactly the same as any other.) Nigel is playing fair, unlike... Gah, don't get me started. I have to add that I don't have any ebony forks yet, just in the works, and honestly I didn't even ask about the price of the wood because I expected a higher cost because of the metal inlays. (IDK the price yet.)

Ravenna, Indigo, :flowers: glad I'm not the only one who likes it.


I am still cut off, but as I am getting a gift in coming months, I have contacted Nigel for a custom fork. I did some designing on my own and Nigel thinks it is different! We're in talks right now. My fork will be a new design and I am currently pondering woods for the body of the fork. Might I ask Nightblooming and Cathy, or anyone else who has some of the ebony forks he's recently offered, in what general range your forks were?? Mine is going to be very large, and I am trying to get an idea of the range mine may be if the body is Gabon ebony.

[Calaelen]

Thanks for your reply Cathy. His prices are already SO reasonable. I haven't seen any of the Ebony forks listed in his shop until after they were sold, so I had no idea how much they went for. I do know that ebony is a VERY dense wood, and harder to work with than some others, and that it is exotic, so costlier than some other woods. I've seen other sellers raise prices exponentially just based on ebony, so I wasn't sure.

The fork you designed is stunning! I hope mine turns out just as amazing when it comes to fruition.

[OhioLisa]

Your fork will be $55 AUD. I inquired about the prototype. I couldn't resist. :blushing:


What do you mean, $$$? About the same as every other wood AFAIK. (I saw ebony forks selling in the past and they cost exactly the same as any other.) Nigel is playing fair, unlike... Gah, don't get me started. I have to add that I don't have any ebony forks yet, just in the works, and honestly I didn't even ask about the price of the wood because I expected a higher cost because of the metal inlays. (IDK the price yet.)

Ravenna, Indigo, :flowers: glad I'm not the only one who likes it.

[Calaelen]

My quote for my very special design with Gabon Ebony was also $55 AUD, which given the size, the design specs, etc is just wonderful. You guys are going to be amazed when you see this fork. Also, we've been in the talks for my design to be offered in the shop regularly, using my screen name, or a derivative of it. To say I am stoked is an understatement!

[Wildcat Diva]

He really is awesome!

[PolarCathy]

Your fork will be $55 AUD. I inquired about the prototype. I couldn't resist. :blushing:

Bwahahhahhahha, that's the funniest thing ever. :rollin: :rollin:

[PolarCathy]

My quote for my very special design with Gabon Ebony was also $55 AUD, which given the size, the design specs, etc is just wonderful. You guys are going to be amazed when you see this fork. Also, we've been in the talks for my design to be offered in the shop regularly, using my screen name, or a derivative of it. To say I am stoked is an understatement!

Awesome news!

[maria_asa]

PolarCathy, that's a stunning fork and I really like your idea with black on black. Now I'm even more anxious for my customs (nothing new, just slight changes to existing designs) to be ready.

[PolarCathy]

Thanks; I'm not sure it will work in my black hair though :p but I want to give it a try, because black clothes do work on me. I'll have a thesis defense in June, and that was the incentive to get a more elegant fork actually.

[schweedie]

Cathy, your custom is absolutely amazing.

I've a question regarding Elymwold forks - what's the finish like compared to Grah-Toe, for those who own both? Because I love my GTS fork, but my hair doesn't. It's like it isn't glassy enough; I have a really, really hard time getting it to go through my hair. I adore the look of Nigel's forks, but I'm afraid to get another fork that won't work!

[PolarCathy]

Thanks! Finish: it's almost glass-like. Once I even uploaded a recorded sound file where I clash two Elymwolds together and it's almost like glass-on-glass. Sorry I deleted it since.


Cathy, your custom is absolutely amazing.

I've a question regarding Elymwold forks - what's the finish like compared to Grah-Toe, for those who own both? Because I love my GTS fork, but my hair doesn't. It's like it isn't glassy enough; I have a really, really hard time getting it to go through my hair. I adore the look of Nigel's forks, but I'm afraid to get another fork that won't work!

[schweedie]

Well, that's heartening! Thank you for letting me know! :D In that case I might start to save up for that to be my next purchase. I just really love that wave top shape.

[PolarCathy]

Yes, this is a completely different kind of finish, actually almost unbelievable that it's wood. With a straight stick that has no bumps on it (all my sticks have) and slippery hair (which I don't have), I could imagine it being too slippery actually. A fork couldn't be too slippery though, I would think, and let me add that Nigel's forks have the best head curve so far I've seen. Also you can ask for a full head curve (the topper and the tines all in one continuous curved line).

Get a Nigel fork with confidence! You won't regret it.


Well, that's heartening! Thank you for letting me know! :D In that case I might start to save up for that to be my next purchase. I just really love that wave top shape.

[schweedie]

Dammit, you're making me want to email him right this second. :p ;) That figured maple is calling my name.


Nigel's forks have the best head curve so far I've seen. Also you can ask for a full head curve (the topper and the tines all in one continuous curved line).
I particularly like hearing this! I do like it when forks have a nice head curve.

[maria_asa]

snip

Get a Nigel fork with confidence! You won't regret it.

I second this. I only have two forks and one stick from him so far (not counting the ones in making) but they are all just perfect. He's also one of the nicest people I ever worked with on etsy.

[schweedie]

Well, I started composing an email to him. *g* There's just no resisting the wave top design.

Ebony is a pretty dense/heavy wood, isn't it? I wonder if I could pull of the weight of it... It's so gorgeous.

[PolarCathy]

Okay, our mission is completed here... another victim sucked in! Bwahahhhahaha! :rollin:

I have heard folks saying that somehow his ebony forks are not that heavy. Now I don't know how that's possible; probably the shape is optimized to the extent that the total volume is less than that of a, for example, GTS fork (because my 3-prong Katalin fork doesn't look particularly slender and it's a 6.5" fork... and it is surprisingly light -- the wood is camphor laurel). I should get my ebony fork by the the second week of June, if my stone reaches him on time, that is -- if you don't decide about yours until then, I can give feedback.


Well, I started composing an email to him. *g* There's just no resisting the wave top design.

Ebony is a pretty dense/heavy wood, isn't it? I wonder if I could pull of the weight of it... It's so gorgeous.

[schweedie]

Okay, our mission is completed here... another victim sucked in! Bwahahhhahaha! :rollin:
I think I just needed an excuse, really. ;) :laugh:

I'm thinking of asking for a more petite version of this (http://www.etsy.com/transaction/126782417), possibly sans glitter - a topper at 3.25 inches is just to wide for me, but if it's possible to do a slimmer version at something like 2.5 inches that could probably work well.

And thanks, I 'll keep that in mind! If I've waited this long, I should be able to hold off for another few weeks. ...Maybe. When it comes to deciding on new hairthings I tend to be all about instant gratification, heh!

[maria_asa]

I think I just needed an excuse, really. ;) :laugh:

I'm thinking of asking for a more petite version of this (http://www.etsy.com/transaction/126782417), possibly sans glitter - a topper at 3.25 inches is just to wide for me, but if it's possible to do a slimmer version at something like 2.5 inches that could probably work well.

And thanks, I 'll keep that in mind! If I've waited this long, I should be able to hold off for another few weeks. ...Maybe. When it comes to deciding on new hairthings I tend to be all about instant gratification, heh!

One of my forks in the making is a smaller version of one of his three-prong forks and he said that making a smaller version wouldn't be a problem. *enable * ;)

[schweedie]

One of my forks in the making is a smaller version of one of his three-prong forks and he said that making a smaller version wouldn't be a problem. *enable * ;)
Hooray! :D (Say I. My bank account says "Damn it!")

[PolarCathy]

F*** bank accounts; they're always in the way of good things :rollin:

[Calaelen]

F*** bank accounts; they're always in the way of good things :rollin:

:D truer words.. My bank account is constantly averting purchases by not having the funds just waiting there at the point of impending purchase, or do I mean doom??

[PolarCathy]

So I'm hearing that the prototype has sold :rollin:

[Calaelen]

That must be a neat feeling, but also weird. Someone else gets your design before you do. LOL. (I saw how you told her to go ahead and ask for it though)

[Wildcat Diva]

She's used to it. This is not the first time, right, PC?

[PolarCathy]

That must be a neat feeling, but also weird. Someone else gets your design before you do. LOL. (I saw how you told her to go ahead and ask for it though)

Half of the world got their Katalin forks before me. But it's probably because half of the world actually paid before me. :p I was broke. :p

The first one sold back in January and so quickly that Nigel couldn't even name it yet because he was waiting for my reply to do so. :p After that, many sold, maybe 6-7+ and also a few of the Katalin pairs by the time I got mine :rollin: in late February, or first days of March, I don't remember.

[Calaelen]

Oh! I didn't know the whole shape was your design. How awesome. I thought you'd only designed the one that has the silver inlay and a set cabochon. He let me name my design too, so soon enough the Calaelen fork will hit the shop:) but I hope I get mine first :p

[PolarCathy]

This one. (http://i.imgur.com/2PEIsl.jpg)

I don't mind who gets mine first :) well now I know. :rollin:


Oh! I didn't know the whole shape was your design. How awesome. I thought you'd only designed the one that has the silver inlay and a set cabochon. He let me name my design too, so soon enough the Calaelen fork will hit the shop:) but I hope I get mine first :p

[PolarCathy]

I don't know if the one with the stone will have my name too, because frankly I don't consider it a new design. It's just a wavy fork with a bit of a twist. But then again he said he came up with the wavy fork because of the Katalin fork. And the Katalin fork was inspired by this one: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/106578731

So basically he inspired me to come up with the Katalin design after I purchased the fork above. Then he started to play with the inlays and realized he can do so much more than he himself thought of trying before, and told me that Katalin inspired the wavy forks.* Then the wavy forks inspired the one with the stone.

*Although I think he probably exaggerated here, because I would think the wavy is much closer to his first forks with the straight inlay :) but it felt good anyway, for my huge EGO. :heartbeat :rollin: http://i.imgur.com/uB8uBBM.gif http://i.imgur.com/R65VO7E.gif

Now I want to hear the Calaelen story. :rollin: And a little something about it because I'm curioussss.

[schweedie]

Cathy, really cool that the Katalin was your design! :D

Well, guess who caved? *g* It's going to be a smaller version of the ebony fork with the dyed burl topper, with a different inlay - Nigel said that since the burl is lightweight, the fork shouldn't be too heavy with ebony. He also said he's currently making another custom wave top fork with the width I suggested (maria_asa, perhaps that's yours, heh?) so he's going to show me the pictures of that when it's finished and we'll see if there are any alterations I want done with the proportions. You guys were right, he's really nice to work with!

[Calaelen]

:) it must have been great for your ego to design a fork and have others inspired by it. Mine is inspired by the wave design, it will be four pronged 7 inches total, and I call it a double wave. I shaped the top design, and there is something else really neat and new about the Calaelen, but we're all going to have to wait for the mock up to be made before I let that leak ;)

[PolarCathy]

Puh. :rollin: Why so secretive?



:) it must have been great for your ego to design a fork and have others inspired by it. Mine is inspired by the wave design, it will be four pronged 7 inches total, and I call it a double wave. I shaped the top design, and there is something else really neat and new about the Calaelen, but we're all going to have to wait for the mock up to be made before I let that leak ;)

[Calaelen]

:D secretive? Me? Mainly because we aren't sure it will work, there may be a weak spot if we can't scale everything just right. Also he has not made a design similar so we have to see if he even can do it to my specs.

[PolarCathy]

You owe us a picture when your happens :rollin:

And Calaelen, yes, you're being secretive. :p



Cathy, really cool that the Katalin was your design! :D

Well, guess who caved? *g* It's going to be a smaller version of the ebony fork with the dyed burl topper, with a different inlay - Nigel said that since the burl is lightweight, the fork shouldn't be too heavy with ebony. He also said he's currently making another custom wave top fork with the width I suggested (maria_asa, perhaps that's yours, heh?) so he's going to show me the pictures of that when it's finished and we'll see if there are any alterations I want done with the proportions. You guys were right, he's really nice to work with!

[Wildcat Diva]

DH picks up my Elymold forks off the hotel dresser as we are packing up getting ready to check out today. "Let's not forget these bad boys."

[PolarCathy]

:rollin: :rollin:

Good DH. Keep him :demon:


DH picks up my Elymold forks off the hotel dresser as we are packing up getting ready to check out today. "Let's not forget these bad boys."

[meishkamooshka]

You are all devils. :demon: I'm so glad I'm broke, or I would be totally bankrupt.

[PolarCathy]

That's a nice, perverted way to be happy about being broke :demon:

:rollin:


You are all devils. :demon: I'm so glad I'm broke, or I would be totally bankrupt.

[meishkamooshka]

Though, at least if I were bankrupt from that, I'd have some REALLY nice forks to show for it. Lucky for me (totally kididng), I am not creative/inventive (totally not kidding) enough to spawn designs. Now I really want to see these forks in your hair.

COME ON PEOPLE. Make them faster...the precioussssesesssssssss pretties.

[PolarCathy]

I have another thing in mind, I've been having it for several months now. I just don't know how to do it, it's more three-dimensional than these forks. I might ask him, eventually... would be good for big buns I'd think.

[meishkamooshka]

You're a tease. :demon:

[PolarCathy]

(Probably) Won't happen anytime soon... LOL


You're a tease. :demon:

[meishkamooshka]

AS if that somehow makes it better! Now I know it's not coming....and it might even be longer than I thought :wail:

[PolarCathy]

ROFL I've been sitting on it since August or so. Thing is I want to make the first one. :rollin: Ts a challenge for me and I enjoy challenges. If it doesn't let me sleep I'll pass it on to Nigel though, because I think if it can be done he can do it beautifully, much nicer than I can.

[Nenyath]

I might have accidentally just bought this beauty: http://www.etsy.com/listing/151249931/hair-stick-164mm-handmade-from-figured?

I have been stalking his shop since I saw these two http://www.etsy.com/listing/129251134/a-pair-of-mini-wave-hair-forks-reserved? and now I finally had money to spend on one of his beauties!

[meishkamooshka]

Both are gorgeous! I really like the ones linked to second *drool*

[Wildcat Diva]

I've got something brewing here too...

Plus, TWICE now I've convoed him about an idea about replicating something for my wish list, and he's been like "Oh, will this one do?" And it's already made before I've asked, ready, and perfect. That's how I got my green burl/ ebony set... And one more... that is to come. (Soon)
I really am beginning to suspect some kind of Aussie magic.

That lovely will be riding along with my other wish list idea that is yet to be finished and seen... and I HOPE is as wonderful as it is in my mind.

[Calaelen]

Now that I have solidified my design and Nigel and I have agreed that July is an ideal time to have my fork ready, I am DYING to see it come to fruition, dying to get it in my hands...How am I going to handle the wait?? LOL. Diva, is your wishlist idea a new design? Or different colours woods ect for existing ones?? I am telling you right now, to save some money for a copy of The Calaelen, because you in particular are going to go nuts for it. ;)

[Wildcat Diva]

Oh my goodness Calaelen! You're calling me out? Now you've really got me a bit...flustered. July is a long wait. I won't lie, I've been wondering too about your fork. I'll start saving my money. Or selling some stuff on swap.

My other wish list item was a copy of some of the other forks he's made. Of the wave top variety, elm topped with burl filled with Lapis, with accents of black wattle surrounding a layer of silk oak with a silver squiggle. He just happened to have one laying around that he hadn't listed when I asked about it. (I won't have it right away, I'm waiting on something else to ship along with it.) The something else, you'll just have to wait and see, it's not a new shape or design.
http://imageshack.us/a/img59/2746/photomay16212553.jpg

[maria_asa]

I might have accidentally just bought this beauty: http://www.etsy.com/listing/151249931/hair-stick-164mm-handmade-from-figured?

I have been stalking his shop since I saw these two http://www.etsy.com/listing/129251134/a-pair-of-mini-wave-hair-forks-reserved? and now I finally had money to spend on one of his beauties!

I love the stick, absolutely stunning!

And I agree about the forks, I actually have a custom request in the making for a replica of that pair.

[PolarCathy]

I also love that stick. When I saw it my first thought was, I'd totally grab it because of the quite unusual colors. (I love grey.)

I generally like the forks too, but not the glitters. Otherwise, very much. I hope you'll like them!

[Wildcat Diva]

The only deal with the glitters is that particular
fork set with the purple/red/gray burl with the glitter looks
like pictures of the Orion Nebula. It speaks to the amateur astronomer in me.

[faellen]

My other half bought me this stick yesterday - https://www.etsy.com/uk/transaction/132258000
It's my first Elymwold piece, I can't wait til it arrives :D

[CarpeDM]

Get ready to see some quality craftsmanship...

[CarpeDM]

Here are a couple of pics of his gorgeous forks in action:


http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/hadrianh/5182013042_zps4f544ea7.jpg

http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i450/hadrianh/5182013038_zps3bf9d342.jpg

[faellen]

CarpeDM - Beautiful!!!

[schweedie]

Oh, CarpeDM, I LOVE them. Especially the first one! I was tempted by that style, too, but figured it'd blend in too much in my hair. They're perfect in yours!

[CarpeDM]

Thanks Faye and schweedie :joy:

[Kherome]

I am anxiously awaiting a custom as well :)

[PolarCathy]

So the first Sorcerer has sold. Lisa, I demand pix :flowers:

[faellen]

Just wanting to post my first Elymwold stick, I'm so happy with it! :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/2cd95428-9132-4994-9e63-3e63167bab79_zps890aea2d.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/8815269926_da74b0b01f.jpg

[Theobroma]

Lovely stick in a lovely bun, faellen!

[meishkamooshka]

CarpeDM Hubba hubba! That looks awesome!


Just wanting to post my first Elymwold stick, I'm so happy with it! :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/2cd95428-9132-4994-9e63-3e63167bab79_zps890aea2d.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/8815269926_da74b0b01f.jpg

What a beauty! Looks wonderful in your bun, dear!

[faellen]

Thanks so much Theobroma and meishkamooshka! I'm so pleased with it, I think it's started a Elymwold obsession, haha :)

[Magalo]

I'm in the process of custom ordering a stick from him and wow, he's so nice! I really appreciate how professionnal yet friendly he is. Plus, his prices are REALLY good for the amount of work he seems to put in. They all look flawless. I can't wait to get mine!

[Wildcat Diva]

I think you've just hit all the nails on the head.

My favorite vendor right now. He's almost too good to be true. A very special artist.

[CarpeDM]

Faye, I love the stick in that fantastic bun!

[CarpeDM]

Thanks Meish!

I want to see a picture of the sorcerer too...

[OhioLisa]

I promise pics of the sorcerer, and its 3 traveling companions, as soon as they arrive. :)

[rowie]

Just wanting to post my first Elymwold stick, I'm so happy with it! :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/madamedysmorphic/2cd95428-9132-4994-9e63-3e63167bab79_zps890aea2d.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/8815269926_da74b0b01f.jpg

Wow it looks pretty on your hair. :blossom: I'm amazed at Nigel's packing. Does he send letters to every stick or fork he sends out? I love that mini looking crate, it's so cute.

[Wildcat Diva]

Oh yes, there's always a note and the same little crate.

[faellen]

Faye, I love the stick in that fantastic bun!

Thank you so much! It holds like a rock :D


Wow it looks pretty on your hair. :blossom: I'm amazed at Nigel's packing. Does he send letters to every stick or fork he sends out? I love that mini looking crate, it's so cute.

Thank you rowie, I love the little crate and note too, made me all happy when I opened it :)

[OhioLisa]

My forks are here! Pictures are coming!! They're AMAZING! :inlove:

[Kherome]

Hurry up then! Haha

[OhioLisa]

Hurry up then! HahaHehe. Ok, here they are. First, I must compliment Nigel on his packaging. It is lovely and secure:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg.html) http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg.html)

And now, a group shot of the pretties!:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg.html)

Finally, as promised, a picture of the "sorcerer" fork:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg.html)

[Kherome]

Oh very nice! You apparently have an affinity for ebony and wave top! I myself am waiting for an ebony Elymwold :)

[OhioLisa]

Oh very nice! You apparently have an affinity for ebony and wave top! I myself am waiting for an ebony Elymwold :)

Well, one of them was actually supposed to be a different wood base, but it was too pretty to pass up, so I took it as it was. I have 5 more in the works, and no ebony on any of those. :)

[PolarCathy]

Holy ***********



Hehe. Ok, here they are. First, I must compliment Nigel on his packaging. It is lovely and secure:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg.html) http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg.html)

And now, a group shot of the pretties!:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg.html)

Finally, as promised, a picture of the "sorcerer" fork:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg.html)

[meishkamooshka]

Just :thud: OhioLisa!

[Kherome]

Well, one of them was actually supposed to be a different wood base, but it was too pretty to pass up, so I took it as it was. I have 5 more in the works, and no ebony on any of those. :)

0_0 5?
Wow

You must be why mine is taking so long :)

[rowie]

Hehe. Ok, here they are. First, I must compliment Nigel on his packaging. It is lovely and secure:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4089_zps42d2af85.jpg.html) http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4090_zps253dd1c6.jpg.html)

And now, a group shot of the pretties!:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4095_zpsa2c1024f.jpg.html)

Finally, as promised, a picture of the "sorcerer" fork:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4098_zps5f52ea48.jpg.html)



Fabulous! They all look gorgeous and especially your action shot.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j277/shyboyfriend/s_u_01_10516_01_02.gif Now I know your new addiction! :)

[OhioLisa]

0_0 5?
Wow

You must be why mine is taking so long :)

I think there are a LOT of custom requests right now. I just put in my request for the 5 a week ago. Isn't the waiting killer? Sigh. :/

[OhioLisa]

Fabulous! They all look gorgeous and especially your action shot.http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j277/shyboyfriend/s_u_01_10516_01_02.gif Now I know your new addiction! :)

Aww, you're so sweet. :) And yes, I would say I am pretty addicted already. :p

[Wildcat Diva]

Five... Five? Five! (my brain doesn't want to wrap around that)

wow oh wow!

Can't wait to see what all you picked.

[Wildcat Diva]

Here's my lovely fork set.
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/9418/photojun11183012.jpg
And my burl top with lapis.
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/5844/photojun10185351.jpg

[Vanilla]

So pretty diva! Love the lapis and burl wood fork :)

[Kherome]

Mine is in shipment!

[partlycloudy]

Mine is in shipment!

:cheese: Remember to post action shots!

[meishkamooshka]

Wildcat, those look superb in your hair!

[Wildcat Diva]

Thank you Vanilla and Meishka!

[Kaelee]

I was looking at his shop today and am amazed!!! I can't wait till he's accepting orders again so I can get a remake of one I really love in his sold items.

[faellen]

OhioLisa - Wow!! Amazing forks, especially the sorcerer fork!

Wildcat Diva - Beautiful fork set. They look striking in your dark hair. I want a fork set too!



I am awaiting another lovely stick from Nigel. Can't wait til it arrives!

[PolarCathy]

:heartbeat

I love them, especially the first pairrr.

I hope Nigel receives my black stone this time. Or else I won't have a Sorcerer myself. The first time when I sent it off it came back to me as undeliverable. They couldn't read my handwriting.


Here's my lovely fork set.
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/9418/photojun11183012.jpg
And my burl top with lapis.
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/5844/photojun10185351.jpg

[Kherome]

Mine is on it's way, but the tracking doesn't tell me much. I hope to get it no later than Wednesday! I ordered it ages ago!

[faellen]

New stick! :D
Seem to be wearing this bun a lot lately...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/9069701348_31051585ee.jpg

[Avaya]

That looks fabulous in your hair faellen! Those colors are perfect for you! :)

[meishkamooshka]

Wow! :thudpile:

[PolarCathy]

Nigel has received my black stone! :demon: The all black sorcerer is coming.:demon:

[meishkamooshka]

How exciting PC! Congrats dear! That means it's one step closer to you!

[OhioLisa]

Nigel has received my black stone! :demon: The all black sorcerer is coming.:demon:

Yay! Looking forward to seeing it! :)

[OhioLisa]

Ooh, I just received my latest (https://www.etsy.com/listing/153310744/a-wave-top-hair-fork-in-figured-maple) fork today. Only 7 days to get here! I immediately put it up in a very messy bun. Another gorgeous piece! (And no, I didn't break off a prong... it's just hiding in my hair somehow! :p)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4214_zps35612de6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4214_zps35612de6.jpg.html)

[Kaelee]

Beautiful Lisa!!! The mail van is across the street and I suspect my fork is inside... (stalking the mailman)

[Theobroma]

Ooh, I just received my latest (https://www.etsy.com/listing/153310744/a-wave-top-hair-fork-in-figured-maple) fork today. Only 7 days to get here! I immediately put it up in a very messy bun. Another gorgeous piece! (And no, I didn't break off a prong... it's just hiding in my hair somehow! :p)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/IMG_4214_zps35612de6.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/IMG_4214_zps35612de6.jpg.html)

That's beautiful! Figured maple? It looks wonderful in your hair!

[OhioLisa]

Beautiful Lisa!!! The mail van is across the street and I suspect my fork is inside... (stalking the mailman)


That's beautiful! Figured maple? It looks wonderful in your hair!

Thank you both so much! Kaelee- did your fork come today? Theobroma- yes, it is figured maple. It looks a bit more orange in my pic than in real life. It's definitely gorgeous in person! :)

[Kaelee]

It did come today!!!! I had a hard time getting a good action shot, this is the best I could do at the moment:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001-56_zps24be39b5.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001-56_zps24be39b5.jpg.html)

I can't believe how light it is!!! And that curve seems to make a huge difference in comfort, I haven't worn it long enough to know about hold. I'm guessing the weight will make a big difference in hold as well.

[OhioLisa]

It did come today!!!! I had a hard time getting a good action shot, this is the best I could do at the moment:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001-56_zps24be39b5.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001-56_zps24be39b5.jpg.html)

I can't believe how light it is!!! And that curve seems to make a huge difference in comfort, I haven't worn it long enough to know about hold. I'm guessing the weight will make a big difference in hold as well.

Yay! It looks fabulous! I love the curve of his prongs too. They're perfect. :inlove:

[Kaelee]

Does anyone have any experience with cocobolo or the dyed birch burl fading/discoloring in sunlight? I don't plan to store the fork where it's exposed to light of course, but I just want to know how careful I have to be.

[OhioLisa]

Does anyone have any experience with cocobolo or the dyed birch burl fading/discoloring in sunlight? I don't plan to store the fork where it's exposed to light of course, but I just want to know how careful I have to be.

Cocobolo will actually darken over time rather than fade. I would worry about fading more with the dyed burl. Any time a wood is dyed, fading will occur eventually to some extent, so I would keep it out of light for extended periods. Luckily, Nigel finishes his pieces very well, but I would be a bit cautious nonetheless.

[Kaelee]

Cocobolo will actually darken over time rather than fade. I would worry about fading more with the dyed burl. Any time a wood is dyed, fading will occur eventually to some extent, so I would keep it out of light for extended periods. Luckily, Nigel finishes his pieces very well, but I would be a bit cautious nonetheless.

Good to know!!! I'm wearing it now...walked to the store and got groceries, walked back...it has not even BUDGED in my hair. I think the curve and weight makes a HUGE difference. I love this fork!

[rowie]

Ooh, I just received my latest (https://www.etsy.com/listing/153310744/a-wave-top-hair-fork-in-figured-maple) fork today. Only 7 days to get here! I immediately put it up in a very messy bun. Another gorgeous piece! (And no, I didn't break off a prong... it's just hiding in my hair somehow! :p)
[/URL]

Omg that looks gorgeous in your hair. :flower: The graining absolutely compliments your hair. Too bad that wave style won't work for me as I can't get forks to work for me.
But I can do one stick updos, and the fact that i'm in love with my recent acquisition... Still though I've been thinking of an acrylic piece lately but haven't had the time to really decide...

It did come today!!!! I had a hard time getting a good action shot, this is the best I could do at the moment:

:scissors:

I can't believe how light it is!!! And that curve seems to make a huge difference in comfort, I haven't worn it long enough to know about hold. I'm guessing the weight will make a big difference in hold as well.

Fabulous as usual.:flower: I can't get forks to work on my hair now.

[Kaelee]

[QUOTE=rowie;2456970
Fabulous as usual.:flower: I can't get forks to work on my hair now.[/QUOTE]

That really sucks. :( If you get the hang of that flipped updo I posted a few days ago, try a fork with that, if you have one.

[Wildcat Diva]

MY bright red orange cocobolo fork (60th street) darkened A LOT within a few months, it's kept in a dark room with little light. I probably wore it once. Not sure how the finish on the Elymwold might affect darkening. That dark red actually looks pretty cool on my fork at least. I'm sure whatever happens, your fork will remain just beautiful.

[curlsgalore]

Wow, I had no idea this shop carried such gorgeous pieces!!! I definitely will be eyeing this shop. What's the usual shipping wait to the US? I'm going to browse through the "sold" section and make a wishlist. :)

[Wildcat Diva]

I get my forks in Texas, USA in one week from ship date.

[Kaelee]

I couldn't resist taking a sunlight action shot of this beauty!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a133/Danmara/001_zpsf250aabb.jpg (http://s10.photobucket.com/user/Danmara/media/001_zpsf250aabb.jpg.html)

[Avaya]

Gorgeous Kaelee!:thud:

[rowie]

That is one fabulous fork Kaelee! :blossom:

[Kaelee]

MY bright red orange cocobolo fork (60th street) darkened A LOT within a few months, it's kept in a dark room with little light. I probably wore it once. Not sure how the finish on the Elymwold might affect darkening. That dark red actually looks pretty cool on my fork at least. I'm sure whatever happens, your fork will remain just beautiful.

You know what, now that I look at my fork next to Nigel's pictures on Etsy, I think my fork has ALREADY darkened quite a bit...but I like it better! It's gotten more red. Very pretty!

Here (http://www.etsy.com/transaction/134220030?) it is originally.

[Wildcat Diva]

I like it better too. Don't worry. It's so beautiful!

[Kherome]

I've been slow at getting a photo of my Elymwold fork, but I finally did. Excuse the messy bun! It's really hard to take a photo of this fork, it just glows.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/iwasbornonahorse/42e8a927-58d3-4d1b-b8b6-502e312ff8be_zpse35fe096.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/iwasbornonahorse/media/42e8a927-58d3-4d1b-b8b6-502e312ff8be_zpse35fe096.jpg.html)

[Kherome]

Here is Nigel's photo so you can actually SEE it Haha

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/iwasbornonahorse/il_570xN467866378_3bl7_zps122761c9.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/iwasbornonahorse/media/il_570xN467866378_3bl7_zps122761c9.jpg.html)

Ok, you can kind of see it from this angle:

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj135/iwasbornonahorse/f7659fdd-c4a6-4f70-8df4-b44d5e5c4903_zps3b67e5a2.jpg (http://s271.photobucket.com/user/iwasbornonahorse/media/f7659fdd-c4a6-4f70-8df4-b44d5e5c4903_zps3b67e5a2.jpg.html)

[Wildcat Diva]

Beautiful! Nice bun and fork. I like the position for the fork in that bun you did.

[Kherome]

That is how I almost always use a fork. I've had little luck with vertical except for with two prongers in a Pha, and straight horizontal always feels weird to me. Thanks!

[OhioLisa]

Beautiful, Kherome! I might have to put one of those on my wish list. :)

[Kherome]

It's so pretty in person

[OhioLisa]

I just got my latest (https://www.etsy.com/listing/154285086/a-pair-of-mini-wave-hair-forks-handmade) goodies from Nigel. It is a beautiful pair of forks, plus he sent along a little traveling companion for them:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/mini_wave_green2_zpsdb6ebc6e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/mini_wave_green2_zpsdb6ebc6e.jpg.html)

Action shot of one of the forks:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/mini_wave_green_zpsd48bba16.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/mini_wave_green_zpsd48bba16.jpg.html)

I absolutely love them, as usual. But, I honestly don't know that I will ever be able to use the forks together, so one of them might end up on the swap board. Anyone here want to swap mini forks? :eyebrows:

[Wildcat Diva]

I love using mine together. I will ask Ravenheather if she is interested, she had asked about mine.

[OhioLisa]

I love using mine together. I will ask Ravenheather if she is interested, she had asked about mine.

I would love to be able to use them together. I just don't think I have enough thickness to do so. Le sigh.

[Theobroma]

Don't split them up too soon -- I suspect you'll be able to wear them as a pair when you have enough length, which does bulk up a bun.

It looks lovely in your hair, BTW -- the woods were a perfect choice for your colour!

[OhioLisa]

Don't split them up too soon -- I suspect you'll be able to wear them as a pair when you have enough length, which does bulk up a bun.

It looks lovely in your hair, BTW -- the woods were a perfect choice for your colour!

I am terminal at tailbone, so length won't be happening. :/

[morrigan*]

I just got my latest (https://www.etsy.com/listing/154285086/a-pair-of-mini-wave-hair-forks-handmade) goodies from Nigel. It is a beautiful pair of forks, plus he sent along a little traveling companion for them:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/mini_wave_green2_zpsdb6ebc6e.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/mini_wave_green2_zpsdb6ebc6e.jpg.html)

Action shot of one of the forks:
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k24/ohiolisa06/mini_wave_green_zpsd48bba16.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/ohiolisa06/media/mini_wave_green_zpsd48bba16.jpg.html)

I absolutely love them, as usual. But, I honestly don't know that I will ever be able to use the forks together, so one of them might end up on the swap board. Anyone here want to swap mini forks? :eyebrows:

Wow those are gorgeous!

[OhioLisa]

Wow those are gorgeous!

Thank you, morrigan! :flowers:

[Theobroma]

I am terminal at tailbone, so length won't be happening. :/

:S

Have you considered making a paranda to wear them with?

[Kaelee]

Oh man Lisa, those are gorgeous!!! I would love one, EXCEPT I'm pretty sure I couldn't wear a mini fork. My hair would chew it up and spit it out. :lol:

[rowie]

Lisa, as usual you have fabulous taste for hair toys (tools)! The colors go really well with your hair, and that companion stick looks super elegant!:)

[OhioLisa]

Oh man Lisa, those are gorgeous!!! I would love one, EXCEPT I'm pretty sure I couldn't wear a mini fork. My hair would chew it up and spit it out. :lol:

Thanks, Kaelee. My little wussy hair can't beat up anything. :p


Lisa, as usual you have fabulous taste for hair toys (tools)! The colors go really well with your hair, and that companion stick looks super elegant!:)

Aww, thank you! I'll be posting an action pic of the stick next. It is really gorgeous. :)

[Wildcat Diva]

:S

Have you considered making a paranda to wear them with?

If you check the paranda thread, nightblooming had a paranda made to match her hair color to bulk up her braided bun, and also an accent braided headband!

Also, if you do a braided bun with two braids (poofed out?) looped around each other, that can give you more bun area to work with.

If you really decided you wanted to destash one, I'd take it. I'd even sell it back to you if you changed your
mind later on and wanted to reunite the set.

[Stellaaa]

I'd take it in a heartbeat if it had another inch of functional length.
I plan on asking for a single (long) mini fork as soon as he's accepting requests again. I think one would work fine for my skinny TBL hair.