Category Archives: Decoration

This category covers everything that comes when the turning itself is done.

The Colour Of Magic

Posted on 5. June 2018 by fuzzy

I have always been a big fan of the large diameter work by Douglas J Fisher, but at the same time it’s always been clear to me that simply copying him would not cut the mustard. Plus, since I don’t … Continue reading →

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The bear paw

Posted on 30. January 2018 by fuzzy

During my cruising for inspiration I have come across the work of a certain Douglas J Fisher, and I am quite besotted with it. For those not familiar with him, he makes predominantly (but not exclusively) large decorative wall hangings. … Continue reading →

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How to …

Posted on 26. September 2016 by fuzzy

… waste a perfectly good piece of wood. Or maybe how to waste a perfectly good Sunday. Well, in fact neither, but it got pretty close. Last Saturday night, while watching a late romcom on TV, I started doodling around … Continue reading →

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Black poplar bowl

Posted on 5. November 2015 by fuzzy

When I got home last night, I couldn’t wait and immediately started working on the piece of black poplar I got from Mark. It turns very nicely, but does need a bit of sanding. During the sanding I noticed that … Continue reading →

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My power carver and me

Posted on 15. October 2015 by fuzzy

A short while ago I bought myself a power carver from Axminster. A motorized unit that is suspended from the ceiling, with a long, flexible drive shaft and a reciprocating carving head at the end. And then I started practising. … Continue reading →

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