We enjoyed a full day’s demonstration with Wolfgang Schulze-Zachau who presented two pieces: a bowl with a coloured rim and a Chinese style square-edged box. Note: In the photos you will observe that Wolfgang wore no personal protection equipment (PPE) during the demonstration. You are strongly recommended to wear PPE appropriate to the work you […]
We enjoyed a full day’s demonstration with Rob Till who presented three pieces: a discus bowl, an involuted candlestick, and a coloured box with a finial. Discus Bowl For the discus bowl Rob used a 65*180mm ash bowl blank. The blank was mounted on a screw chuck and supported by the tailstock. The cone centre […]
Steve demonstrated two projects: a coloured and textured candlestick and a pestle and mortar. Note: You will observe in the photographs that Steve wore reasonably tight fitting wristbands. It is generally recommended that all jewellery is removed whilst turning. Coloured and Textured Candlestick Steve started with the base of the candlestick using a 1″x6″ oak […]
Chris gave a masterclass in colouring and finishing techniques on a turned bowl. There was a lot of banter, so we all had an entertaining as well as an informative demonstration. The aim was to produce a coloured bowl with a gilded and textured rim and foot. For the demonstration, Chris used a sycamore bowl […]
Chris Parker demonstrated a range of wood texturing and colouring techniques. The demonstration was a bit different to our usual ones, as it focussed on texturing and colouring techniques rather than on producing a finished item. Highlights:
