Woodturnings by Bud
Food for thought
- Woodturnings are made from raw logs with all their cracks, checks, knots, dark streaks, spalted areas and other 'faults'. In my work I have to take into account the living wood, it's special character, it's weaknesses and strength, as well as the design I might want to impose on it. At a certain point, the wood itself may warrant a change in the over all design. Improvisation, creativity, technique, artistic temperament, the medium, as well as the tools themselves may all play a part in the synergistic evolution of the piece.
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- All subject matter is common. Therefore, it is the interpretation of the individual artist's or crafter's creative mind and hands that can take a particular subject matter and transform it from common into either a different, unique, or extraordinary work of art.
- So for the 'Wood turner' it is his responsibility to take a block of wood and transform it into a piece of art.
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is even better for the turner if he has some knowledge of the tree that has
provided him with this remarkable piece of wood as a medium for his talents.
- Most of the wood I turn, I have harvested myself. Mainly from storm damaged trees, from developers building lots, and from helpful and friendly neighbors. My chainsaw has many miles on it.
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wood I buy is from a local mill that will cut to the size I want. Usually a
minimum of 4" thick by 12" wide. I find this is the best dimension
for my turnings.
C
My thanks for looking at my web site.
If you have a favorite piece of wood with a story, from you backyard, from your childhood home, or wherever, and would like me to turn something from it. A maximum of 12" diameter. I will turn it into a piece of art for you to treasure and pass on to your heirs. No charge, except for the price of postage, both ways. Email me for details.
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