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"You get out of an organization what you put into it. Participation broadens your scope as a person, and helps others, too. Woodturners are great people." ~ Jim Duxbury
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Ebonizing: Finishing in Black
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Black is not always black. Often there are hints of red, blue, violet, brown, or gray working through the black.
Today most black turnings are "ebonized" using a variety of wood coloring techniques, including dyes, pigmented stains, lacquer mixed with graphite, nails or steel wool soaked in vinegar. But one size does not fit all. It's important that you f
ind a coloring process that allows you to achieve the desired look for your work.
Today's article and video selections examine methods for ebonizing" and will help you to experiment and identify the techniques that work best for you.
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"Creating a woodturned piece that is totally black is truly a challenge. Given the absence of color, the onus is put upon form, with secondary elements of the piece responsible for holding attention and providing opportunities for discovery and subtle surprises." ~ Molly Winton
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AAW FORUM TURNING OF THE WEEK
Sign up for the AAW Forum aawforum.org, a member-moderated online community ideal for sharing work and ideas, obtaining feedback, and connecting with other woodturning enthusiasts. You can upload photos, converse with other woodturners, and maybe even see your work featured as a "Turning of the Week." Sign up here.
(Note: The AAW Forum requires a new username and password that are separate from the AAW website.)
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AAW EXPLORE! STAFF PICKS
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AAW VIDEO SOURCE: FLICK OF THE WEEK
In this video, Les Casteel explains three different ways to ebonize wood and throws in a little science just to make it fun!
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 SYMPOSIUM DEMONSTRATOR: GRAEME PRIDDLE
Surface, Surface - You'll learn about a myriad of surface treatments and embellishment possibilities, reviewing design, influences, and personalizing your work. Graeme will focus on tool and wood selection, sharpening, and safety. Pyrography, coloring, and finishing techniques will round out this demonstration.
Ammonite Bowl - Graeme will show how modern day tools and techniques can replicate these ribbed, spiral-formed fossils, the inspiration for contemporary bowls. You'll learn about both low- and high-relief rotary carving, and acrylic and milk paint applications.
 Graeme will also be participating in the Instant Gallery Critique and a panel on Collaboration.
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We invite you to enjoy AAW's Total Experience video tip, which includes a brief AAW message and important information about personal protection equipment for woodturners
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BONUS VIDEO
This video, produced by JET for their JET Master's series, tells the inspiring story of how the
Chattahoochee Woodturners, an AAW chapter, is sharing their love of woodturning with the children at
Eagle Ranch, a non-profit based in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Eagle Ranch is one of Georgia's largest children's programs designed to help make life better for children and families going through a crisis. The Chattahoochee Woodturners provide mentoring and encouragement to the children while teaching them the lifelong skill of woodturning.
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