Bob Stocksdale and Kay Sekimachi’s nature-inspired craft art is on display in Washington
A gorgeous alder burr lidded goblet with ebony finial and stem. This piece of Alder wood was turned and then finished with a lid and finial.
Learn how to create a decorative rim on a wooden bowl in this fun woodturning project. A decorative or embellished
Handmade wood turning art by John Hinton Woodturner, this wood turned hollow form or vase is made of White Oak grown in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. This woodturning is finished with multiple coats of lacquer then buffed and polished with carnuba wax. The beautiful black wood color will enhance any decor. This wood turned art was turned green and allowed to distort while drying. This is a great gift for those who have everything as it is a totally unique one of a kind wood turning. Size: Approx. 3 5/8" (92 mm) Height x 4 1/2" (114 mm) Diameter The thickness of the vase is about 3/16" (4.75 mm). Item Weight: 6 oz. (170 g) Finish Exterior Base: Black Dye Stain. Multiple coats of Lacquer. Buffed and polished with carnuba wax. Finish Interior: Tooled - unfinished
Wood cremation urns come in all shapes and styles. Here are some of the most beautiful wood urns, from simple to premium.
AD’s newest One to Watch Ido Yoshimoto has taken his extensive knowledge of trees into his own design studio
In his small and cozy Massachusetts workshop, nature enthusiast and expert craftsman Ray Asselin designs and constructs one-of-a-kind wooden vases. He
Virginia Dotson begins her pieces by cutting strips of wood to varying thicknesses with a band saw, which she then glues together to form a block.
Bowl turning grain orientation of a bowl blank can seem like a confusing puzzle when we first begin bowl turning. Here are several illustrated examples…
A Honey Dipper is a quick and easy product to have in your inventory. Easy to turn and beautiful to use.
I turn wood mostly for enjoyment. I like to create new and exciting pieces which deviate from the normal path of woodturning. Inspired by the surrounding beauty here in West Virginia, I have created work that extends beyond the norms in today's woodturning world. With renewed interest in using color with wood, I utilize deeply colored and figured wood and on occasion will use stains, dyes and paint. I have recently begun to incorporate the use of metal accents.
Use this inside-out turning techniques to create your next woodworking project.
The wood bowl exterior is the moment woodturning mechanics meet artistry. Many of the steps in creating a wood bowl are just that, steps. The wood bowl exterior is the wood bowl. What do I mean? Think about it, the entire look of a wood bowl is conceived by and radiates from the exterior design.
In his small and cozy Massachusetts workshop, nature enthusiast and expert craftsman Ray Asselin designs and constructs one-of-a-kind wooden vases. He
A self-taught sculptor, Romain Langlois studied medical books and anatomical charts to understand the human body, building his first sculptures using only plaster and clay. Seeking a more permanent material, Langlois turned to bronze, a metal he now incorporates into works that are inspired by nature rather than man. His pieces visually pull apart the natural objects that surround us—building works that appear as bisected rocks, boulders, and tree trunks. These sculptures showcase glistening bronze protruding from their insides, unleashing the perceived inner energy of each object. More
Kids from 5 to 85 will love playing with a fidget stick. Turn one on your lathe and make it extra special for those you love. This easy woodturning project is a great way to use your smaller wood pieces and fill out your inventory.
Why might someone want to learn oval turning? One of the applications of this skill is to turn a handle for a tool such as an axe or a lathe chisel.
The key to successful woodturning is preparing the rough wood, securing the wood on the lathe, and to have the wood stay on the lathe as you turn the wood..
Turning wooden scoops can be an interesting and fun project for people who enjoy woodturning. Scoops can help speed up
Spinning tops are a fun, quick project for beginners and experienced turners alike. They can be turned using scraps and ... Read more
There are times when after completing a bowl I find sanding scratches that I hadn't noticed before. I know it's best to use a low light to rake the...
Images of my turned work. Click on a thumbnail to view full size. The first of the galleries on this page shows turned work by Steven Kennard. These are mostly boxes and represent his work with exa…
Several years ago, J. Paul Fennell was working as an engineer in the aerospace industry, a stressful, highly analytical job. So, for a leisure activity, he sought out something hands-on.
This display bowl was conceived with the help of designer Kenichiro Oomori and is intended to showcase the best characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware. Along with the rest of the Sinafu line, it prominently displays food and other items on an astonishingly thin wooden stem. The Sinafu 7.0 Stand Bowl offers an easy way to elevate any tablescape. About GatoHailing from the Yamanaka region of Japan, where lacquering has been practiced since the 16th century, Gato’s collection of beautiful vessels is born from traditional techniques requiring the highest level of skill. Through meticulous cutting, carving, shaving, and lacquering, the artisans at Gato manage to mold wood into works of art that pay homage to their arboreal origins. Each lightweight piece showcases an exquisite wood grain unmarred by the production process and is as functional as it is beautiful. Materials: Zelkova woodDimensions: 2.95" H, 8.27" DCare: Hand wash with mild soap. Not microwave- or dishwasher-safe.Yamanaka, Japan
