OK, a crazy idea: Kilt Camp

[GlassMan]

I think that's a cool idea. But what about those of us not up to the task of sewing a kilt ourselves. Maybe we could do smaller projects, like learning how to make our own flashes, sporran belts, etc.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I think that's a cool idea. But what about those of us not up to the task of sewing a kilt ourselves. Maybe we could do smaller projects, like learning how to make our own flashes, sporran belts, etc.

Glassman, if you commit to supplying some good single malt, I think that the rest of us would be grateful for someone who could tackle the accessories! We can't learn everything in a long weekend. And I would love to see this as a Celtic Clothing camp that encompassed every facet of kilt wearing.

[GlassMan]

I know one thing I could teach. I've been making really cool kilt pins by rotating hat pins in a blowtorch flame while winding molten glass around them. Then I bend the pin just past the top of the design and it's ready for use as a kilt pin. It's a ton of fun. And come on, what guy will pass up a chance to work with a blow torch!

[davedove]

And come on, what guy will pass up a chance to work with a blow torch!

Ooooooh!!! Fire. Me like!:grin:

I'm not really sure I want to tackle kiltmaking either. Working on some accessories might be fun. Of course the extracurricular activities and comraderie would be great.

[furrycelt]

I know one thing I could teach. I've been making really cool kilt pins by rotating hat pins in a blowtorch flame while winding molten glass around them. Then I bend the pin just past the top of the design and it's ready for use as a kilt pin. It's a ton of fun. And come on, what guy will pass up a chance to work with a blow torch!

That sounds really cool. Gotta any pics of this posted here? If not, will you?

I have always wanted to work with molten glass. Sculpting was my favorite thing I studied in my art training, and I always loved materials that could give one very organic shapes. That would be a great perk to the Kilt Kamp.

-ian

[GlassMan]

That sounds really cool. Gotta any pics of this posted here? If not, will you?

I have always wanted to work with molten glass. Sculpting was my favorite thing I studied in my art training, and I always loved materials that could give one very organic shapes. That would be a great perk to the Kilt Kamp.

-ian

I've got so many items that I've made that I need to photograph to put up on my website that it isn't even funny. I need more hours in the day.

And a kilted summer camp somewhere cooler than DC sounds so nice right about now.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I've got so many items that I've made that I need to photograph to put up on my website that it isn't even funny. I need more hours in the day.

And a kilted summer camp somewhere cooler than DC sounds so nice right about now.

Phil, I will selflesly offer to help you out. Just send me a sample of each item you wanted photographed and I will do the rest. Of course, I am not sure when/if I will be able to return the samples... but that is a small price to pay for advertising, right? And I will even work them into an online catalog for you!

[motorman4life]

I have been away, on vacation. If I can swing this with my work schedule and other commitments, count me in. Mid-July is very busy for me and most people I know. How is the weather in August/September?

[furrycelt]

Phil, I will selflesly offer to help you out. Just send me a sample of each item you wanted photographed and I will do the rest. Of course, I am not sure when/if I will be able to return the samples... but that is a small price to pay for advertising, right? And I will even work them into an online catalog for you!

I certainly do not mean to trump KCW's kind offer, but I was gonna say the same. I do web-design on the side and am a photographer; so I have all the necessary resources. Geographically I am closer to Phil, so that *might* make shipping faster/cheaper.

(now let's all watch Phil blush as we vie for his attention) ;)

-ian