"I think of myself as a block of wood...AAW is knocking off the rough corners. Over time I will learn what shape and form will evolve from being involved with such a great organization." ~ Mark Palma
BURLS & NATURAL EDGES
Are you fascinated by the beauty of natural edges and the highly figured patterns of burls? If you are, you'll appreciate today's article and video resources.
AAW EXPLORE! STAFF PICK
In his article, "
Working with Burls: Natural-edge Hollow Vessels," by Mike Jackofsky, from the April 2012 issue of
American Woodturner, Mike shares his experience-honed secrets to successfully turning burls into hollow vessels. He explains that working with burls to make hollow vessels with natural edges can be very rewarding - and be very frustrating. Mike says each piece teaches him something new. This article explains Mike's process from mounting and turning between centers through drying and finishing.
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SYMPOSIUM DEMONSTRATOR TIP
"A good finish starts with surface preparation and ends with a good buff. Some turners say, 'I hate sanding,'" implying that their turning is so good they don't need to sand. There are not very many turners who can do that.The rest of us sand." ~ Jay Shepard
Jay Shepard Waves 1e
We are pleased to note that Jay Shepard will be at the
2018 AAW Symposium in Portland and demonstrating the following session:
Finishing, Buffing, and More
You'll learn how Jay gets a perfect finish by focusing on surface preparation and patience. He'll explore spray guns and his use of water-based lacquer.
