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Surface
decoration allows the turner to start with the most
mundane of woods and produce a quite spectacular result.
In my native Denmark, most of the available hardwoods
are pale and lack interesting colouring and grain
patterns. Perhaps it was this lack of intrinsic interest
in the grain patterns of our native woods that led
me to explore the possibilities of decoration. Whatever
the source of my initial interest, I have found the
approach to offer endless possibilities.
There is a practical reason to master the techniques
of surface decoration that goes beyond the aesthetic
and creative appeal. I began my professional career
doing conventional turning: bowl, platters, vases,
and vessels. As soon as I added decoration, my exhibits
were sold out!
My standard demonstration take 1 ½ - 2 hours
and cover a particular aspect of my work in sufficient
depth to allow the participants to understand both
the principles and the techniques. Longer demonstrations
can be arranged to suit the needs of particular groups
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Decorative
Techniques Using Color
My
processes are quite different from painting on the
surface. Natural and synthetic dyes are used on prepared
wood. Prior to dyeing, the design must be burned or
etched into the wood to prevent the dyes from bleeding
through the wood fibres. This demo covers wood preparation,
pattern transfer, pyrography and etching, ebonising
and bleaching, dyeing, crackling, and finishing decorated
wood.
A comprehensive set of handout provide reference materials
for participants/
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Decorative
Techniques Using Metal Leaf and other Metal Mediums
Metal leaf provides a rich and varied range of possibilities
for decorating turned objects. Choices for leaf materials
include gold, silver, copper, as well as variegated
foils. The process of applying metal leaf to wood is
both ancient, and quite straightforward.
This demonstration presents both the technique as well
as some of the artistic potential for this medium. It
includes a detailed presentation of wood preparation
(the secret to success), as well as both the application
of metal leaf and alternative surface treatment such
as metal waxes and powders and finishing options.
A detailed materials list is provided.
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Epoxy
provides unlimited creative possibilities for enhancing
turned objects. Because of its structural properties,
it can be used to augment the initial form. It can be
coloured and shaped, extending the range of design alternatives
available to the artist.
This demonstration will cover both the practical and
creative aspects of epoxy, including a review of material
preparation, colouring agents and procedures, and approaches
to establishing the initial epoxy form, refining its
shaping, and finishing.
A complete project using epoxy to form a rim on a simple
turning will demonstrate all aspects of the process.
A comprehensive handout is provided
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| Hooked
Tool |
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End
grain turning has always posed particular challenges.
Standard bowl and spindle scraper and gouges offer imperfect
solutions. The hook tool enables turners to control
the edge presentation and achieve far better end-grain
results than with any other tool design.
This demonstration covers the design, construction,
and use of hook tools. Two different tool design will
be shown: one for end grain turning, the other for side
grain work.
Several commercial sources offer hook tools. We will
discuss how to make your own as well.
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