I wanted to design a classic vase but needed inspiration and did not want to draw a design from scratch. Then I thought “Why not use the internet”. But instead of looking and a picture, use the computer to take it further.So, browse the web for a likely candidate. It will not be perfect – […]
Read More...This project is a fun one. Essentially, a finial can be used either upright – flame up – or flame down. For this ornament, this walnut is hollowed and carved. Could it be longer. Probably. However, I would not recommend more rotations since that would result is much more fragile short grain. I would stretch […]
Read More...This piece combines technologies: old and new – turning and laser. The turning is a 6 inch flat tray from maple whose inside is designed for a puzzle. The puzzle is laser cut on a 40 watt LED laser. I love integrating methods, materials, and technology in creative ways. Enjoy.
Read More...This video is best viewed here on this page. However, if gremlins strike the technical area, it is also available on YouTube and FaceBook. I saw these scoops by Eli Avisera at the Portland AAW symposium. I did not attend his demonstration – Actually, I’m not sure he demonstrated these. However, I was intrigued and […]
Read More...This video post is best viewed here on this page. However, in case of technical difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I did not always relish turning a sphere. But that was before I found an easy, reliable process to turn them. Now the question is how to embellish them even more. […]
Read More...This video is best viewed right here on this page. But, in case of technical difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I do love turning sapele wood – any way that I can get some. It is rather expensive. So, if I can use offcuts from someone else’s project, I jump at […]
Read More...Please continue to view this post on this page. However, if technical difficulties occur, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I received this wood in a club wood exchange. On examining it, I noted some great spalting color and figure. But also noted a lot of very soft punky wood. I can treat […]
Read More...This post is best viewed here on this page. However, in case of technical difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. Several weeks ago, I turned a piece from an unknown tree harvested from my back yard. It has now been identified as red bug, a beautiful wood. After seeing how beautiful the […]
Read More...Please view this post on this page. However, in case of video difficulty, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I scored some sapele offcuts from an associate-not large enough individually. However, I could see a bowl or small platter – only larger. While I would prefer turning from a single piece of wood, […]
Read More...Please view this post here on this page. However, if having technical difficulties, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook. I find kaleidoscopes fascinating. Last fall, I participated in a workshop with Mark Tickle where I assembled a couple of his kaleidoscopes. Kaleidoscopes transmit light through an object cell containing random shapes and colors. […]
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