Eltang: Difference between revisions

[[Image:Tom Eltang.jpg|left|thumb]]

[[Image:tomeltang5.jpg|thumb|right]]

He was introduced to [[Anne Julie]] at the age of 16 (August of 1974), and after showing her some of the pipes he had made, he received an apprenticeship. Julie taught Eltang harmony and balance in pipe shaping, as well as the predecessor to the contrast staining technique for which he has become famous. He worked with Julie for three years, and than went to work for Pipe Dan where he did repairs and was also able to make some of his own pipes. Like many, Tom found the repair work was great experience in terms of how a pipe works or doesn't work. After three years with Pipe Dan, Eltang took a job working for Stanwell. He worked for Stanwell till around 1980 when he went into business for himself, but he still sells some of his designs to Stanwell, even now.

Tom has the respect of nearly every pipe maker. His name often comes up in conversation with young pipe makers as a pivotal influence, and he has generously given his time to many up and coming pipe makers from around the World, many of whom make pilgrimages to his shop in '''Taarbaek'''.

Part of the [http://www.pt-magazine.com/backissues/summer2005/story1.asp Pipes & Tobacco article]

A lot of people had met in '''Charlottenlund''' this day, in fact there was so crowding that it was quite difficult to move around in the shop. It was not easy to get a full picture of it all, but I am really convinced about one thing – this is a spacious and very well functioning workshop (what else could be expected when a creative person like Tom has made it all), but it is also a very pleasant and comfortable place, not only for Tom but also for visitors.

[[Image:tomeltangset.jpg|thumb]]

A great attraction was the new 7-days-set which was now shown for the first time. This is the second set Tom has made this year; I can not figure how he finds the time. The set was on a rotating plate so that you could see all the pipes. The cover of this issue gives you an idea of how beautiful it is.

I was only there for a few hours in the afternoon, but as I later have heard the party went on till late in the evening. We must congratulate Tom to this very successful opening and, most of all, to his new workshop.

'''Contact information:'''

'''Official Dealer list:'''