Sapper Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Hello All I know we are all Ship Bottlers, but is there any other name for us? I quite fancy Marine Flaskologist. 2 Quote
DSiemens Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 I actually really like the German word flaschenshiff-bauer. (Hope I spelled it right) It translates to bottleship-builder. Other than that I think I'm catagorized as mentally insane for atempting such a hobby. 5 Quote
Sapper Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 Scrolling through the Bottle Shipwright newsletters I came across an article stating that the late Jack Needham called us Carafologists. 1 Quote
exwafoo Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 Hi Sapper, You beat me to it! I couldn't remember the exact word so I hadn't started to search through my copies. In fact my memory failed and I thought it was the late Leon Labistour who had come up with the word. I've dug out a copy of Jack's book and he says under the chapter heading of 'Carafology'; " There is not, as far as I am aware, a word in any language to describe the art of inserting models into bottles, so I have taken the liberty of concocting one which lends itself to this fascinating pastime. Literally dissected this word is not a precise description of my all-absorbing hobby, but it is a short, self-explanatory word which could, in time, become part of the English Language". Nothing else on it. I've been pondering about Dan's question. I wondered if the 'Car' was from Latin or something like in 'carboy', but it turns out that was from Persian. My latest thought is that it is from Carafe as in a carafe of wine. 'ology' is obvious. Any other thoughts? It is also now in a number of Dictionaries that can be accessed on line. By the way, Leon's book 'Making Ships In Bottles: Beginners To Advanced' is worth a look at, as is the DVD on the subject he started and his wife finished due to his untimely passing on. Its available from EASIB for a few pounds. Best for now Alan 1 Quote
Sapper Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Posted January 18, 2017 For Alan and DSiemens According to the Macmillan Dictionary, Carafology is The Art of putting Tiny Ships in Bottles. This was submitted by Bob Arrowsmith, Honorary Vice President of EASIB on 25/10/2015. Carafe is French, The open top flask in which wine is served. There are a couple of entries on Google. Sapper 3 Quote
Sapper Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Posted January 18, 2017 Alan Forgot to mention. I started with Leon's book when I joined EASIB. Also have the DVD. Sapper 1 Quote
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