Yes for sure, most of my projects are just initial thoughts as I then see what wood I have to make them rather than nice dried blanks that cost the earth.
Thank you Geoff. Yes it’s a marmite piece like most things are. Like with most of my work it’s often all about the challenge on what can I make from the wood as a finished piece. Several pieces I’m not a fan of but it’s all about the thinking and getting to an end result.
Life is too short to waste time on a piece of cracked wood. That large crack is always going to dominate the form, and form is everything in wood turning, not to mention that turning a piece with a large crack can be dangerous. Too many novice woodturners waste both their time and the viewers trying to salvage a piece that would be better used in the wood stove.
Not everyone has access to or can afford to pay £10+ for a kiln dried blank of this size. Therefore it is to show on what can be done if you find cracks rather than just fixing it with CA. Had I not burnt it the crack would have been left in tact and possibly not visible, reducing any risks when turning. With regards to the form, yes of course the crack is going to dominate it as I've cut it out with the Dremmel to make a feature of it. Woodturning isn't about making things perfectly round without any flaws in the work. I'm no artist but it is an art form where there will always be something that appeals to some people and a lot that people don't like.
I like it, Paul! It's always fun to take a step on the wild side do something a little bit unique. Well done!
Thank you. Was just a way to rescue the wood into something of a finished piece.
Nice job Paul. It could be a pot pourri bowl. Nice shape. 😊
Yes for sure, most of my projects are just initial thoughts as I then see what wood I have to make them rather than nice dried blanks that cost the earth.
I like it very different, you've highlighted the cracks and made a feature. Some will like others won't, but if you like it then great. Geoff
Thank you Geoff. Yes it’s a marmite piece like most things are. Like with most of my work it’s often all about the challenge on what can I make from the wood as a finished piece. Several pieces I’m not a fan of but it’s all about the thinking and getting to an end result.
Fascinating technique. Own the flaws!
Thank you. It's all part of the challenge to try and not throw something away and see what I can produce form it.
Life is too short to waste time on a piece of cracked wood. That large crack is always going to dominate the form, and form is everything in wood turning, not to mention that turning a piece with a large crack can be dangerous. Too many novice woodturners waste both their time and the viewers trying to salvage a piece that would be better used in the wood stove.
Not everyone has access to or can afford to pay £10+ for a kiln dried blank of this size. Therefore it is to show on what can be done if you find cracks rather than just fixing it with CA. Had I not burnt it the crack would have been left in tact and possibly not visible, reducing any risks when turning.
With regards to the form, yes of course the crack is going to dominate it as I've cut it out with the Dremmel to make a feature of it. Woodturning isn't about making things perfectly round without any flaws in the work. I'm no artist but it is an art form where there will always be something that appeals to some people and a lot that people don't like.