Myself demonstrating at Yandles Autumn Show. It is a real privilage to demonstrate at this show, meeting lots of great people, and having the use of a VB36 lathe supplied by Technology Supplies Ltd. Yandles organise shows twice a year, the atmosphere is always relaxed and friendly with lots to see, and of course plenty of [...]
Just finished, a 500mm carved and coloured platter. Taking a cutting tool to a perfectly good piece is a daunting task, as it is literally make or break it time……. I will let you be the judge on this one.
A close up of the nest itself.
A view of the Birds Nest showing the egg shell inlay and the carving. The nest itself is meant to look like twigs etc. The pedestal is carved to represent the bark of a tree.
The Birds Nest is supported by a Holme Oak vase made from a very old piece of this evergreen oak. It is full of character with all kinds of features depicting its long life. Making this, what is the base piece took longer than expected, as a new support had to be made to prevent [...]
Just made over the Bank Holiday weekend.. Easter 2011, this vase has good luck engrained in it! Destined for my firewood pile and saved from a crispy end several times. This poor piece of wood shows signs of decay, regrowth, spalting, burrs and all sorts of trauma. I feel as though it has been rescued [...]
Jayoba’s dream is named after a small shrub that grows on parched land. It never grows very well and dreams of becoming a majestic tree. This Monkey Puzzle vase was turned at Yandles Autumn show last year. It was only finished this week. The finish comprised of first hammering the textured area, followed by two [...]
This is the finished bowl. Measuring 28″ across and 15″ deep. At the end of the day I think it was worth it. Having the face plate screws start to pull through was an exciting moment, as was having the VB 36 lathe walk around the workshop due to severe out of balance issues. But [...]