Round about 1967 I rediscovered this form of art by burning images with wire, heated in a campfire unto apple box planks. Nowadays I use electric soldering bolts. Through dedication and three decades of experimenting and experience, I perfected and developed it to its present form.

I do not make use of any coloring or dyes in my work, only the contrast between black and white. Many other people in Southern Africa followed my example – a few professionally and others as a hobby. I am proud to say that I have founded it in my country.

My artworks are done on well tanned cow leather. It is important to note that the cows are slaughtered for their meat and not for their skins. The skin is glued unto hardboard to prevent it from bending or cracking.

The finished product is sealed with varnish to protect it against stains and dirt thus it can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. To prevent the varnish from drying out and forming cracks, it is advisable to wipe it with clear wood-polish every six months.

When leather is exposed to light it ages and becomes evenly darker to a certain extent. This is the reason I advise buyers not to expose the artwork to direct sunlight. Aging is a natural process and does not effect the quality or value – in fact, to me the work becomes "warmer and richer".