AAW Articles–4th Quarter, 2021

AAW frequently sends me links to articles and videos that may be of interest to members.  I am including links on this page for articles from the 4th Quarter, 2021

12/30/21

Convey Drama, Meaning, and More with Piercing

Article: Pierced works of Scottish wood artist Richard Kennedy

Article:  “The Ins and Outs of Piercing”-Malcolm Zander

Article:  “Nightlights”-Paul Stafford

Video:  “Pierced and Colored Eggs”-Patricia Spero and Gabor Lacko

Video:  “Making Your Work Different Using Piercing”-Joey Richardson

Video:  “Woodturning Lidded Boxes”-Carl Jacobson

12/23/21

Wooden Bowls

Article:  “Celebrating the Functional Wooden Bowl”-Joshua Friend

Article:  “Turn a Simple Bowl,”-Glenn Lucas

Article:  “A Multiaxis Bowl with Handles”-Louis Boucher

Video:  “Turning a Wooden Salad Bowl”-Glenn Lucas

Video:  “Bowl from Cube Turned on a Bias”-Reed Gray

12/16/21

Explore the Captivating  Spinning Top

Article:  “Top o’ the Mornin”-Roger Zimmerman, Brigitte Hinrichs, David Fry

Article:  “Play with Clay”-Walt Wager

Article:  “Japanese Top Turnery”-Alan Lacer

Video:  “Polymer Clay Spinning Tops”-Walt Wager

Video:  “Spin Tops”-Jeff Hornung

11/24/21

Nutcrackers, Dolls, and Fanciful Characters

Article:  “Santa Claus Nutcracker”-Bonnie Klein

Article:  “Turner’s Tour of Germany”-Alan Lacer

Article:  “The Divine Dolls of Hiroki Asaka”-Catherine Gorrie

Video:  “Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Dolls”

11/19/21

Practical Objects for the Home

Article:  “Old-Fashioned Noodle Cutter”-Kip Christensen

Article:  “Turn a Trivet and Wine Caddy”-Walter Wager

Article:  “An Elegant Paper Towel Holder”-Bob Rosand

Article:  “Simple and Useful Split Turned Spoons”-David Springett

Video:  “Scoop”-Sam Angelo

Video:  “How to Make an Ice Cream Scoop”-Shawn Gano

11/11/21

A Well-Turned Goblet

Article:  “Goblets”-John Kelsey

Article:  “A Toast to Goblets”-Misc. Contributors

Article:  “Evolution of a Goblet Design”-Bill Ooms

Video:  “How to Turn a Goblet”-Lyle Jamieson

Video:  “Beginners Guide #1 –  A Goblet”-Mike Waldt

11/04/21

Consider Candleholders

Article:  “Learn to Turn a Candlestick”-Walt Wager

Article:  “Turn an Elegant Tealight Candleholder”-Bill Wells

Article:  “Inside Out Candleholder”-Richard May

Video:  “Tealight Holder”–Gord Rock

10/28/21

Turning with Non Wood Materials

Article:  “Natural Revelations: Esther Bar at the Lathe”-Shai Noy

Article:  “The Morning Paper Takes a Turn”-Ray Ferguson

Article:  “Paper Lamination”-James Therman

Video:  “Esther Bar:  Nature Undressed”–Shai Noy

10/21/21

Repetitive Practice of Essential Skills

It’s time to restock your gift shelf!

Did you know turning an object multiple times can help you practice and perfect your lathe skills? According to Kip Christensen, “Repetitive practice of the essential elements, without interruption…develops muscle memory and frees the mind from focusing on the technique, allowing increased efficiency, creativity, and personal fulfillment.”* What’s more, giving a handmade object is a personal gesture that may be especially appreciated and treasured by the recipient.

 

This week’s picks are intended to encourage you to repetitively practice and fine-tune your lathe skills, as well as offer you ideas for turned gifts you can create while honing your craft.

Article:  “Birdhouse Spindles”-John Lucas

Article:  “Turn a Groovy Multiaxis Painted Mushroom”-Linda Ferber

Article:  “Turn a Purse Box”-Walt Wager

Video:  “Ring Holder, Part 1″-Mike Peace

Video: “Ring Holder, Part 2″-Mike Peace

10/14/21

Honing Skills by Turning Miniatures

Article:  “Turning Miniatures: Turning a Miniature Bowl”-Thomas W. Jones

Article:  “Turning Miniatures: Turning an Advanced Bow”-Thomas W. Jones

Article:  “Turning Hollow Forms: We’ll Start With Miniatures”-Molly Winton

Tip of the Week:  “Tools for Turning Miniature Hollow Forms”-Jerry D. Johnson

Video: “Woodturning a Miniature Myrtlewood Vase”-Carl Jacobson

10/07/21

Creating Asymmetrical Forms on the Lathe

Article:  “Twisted Napkin Ring/Tea Light Set”-Andrew Kuby

Article:  “A Systematic Approach to Multi Axis Turning”-Barbara Dill

Article:  “Part II: How to Turn a Goblet Multi Axis Turning”-Barbara Dill

Video:  “The Essence of Multi-Axis Spindle Turning”-Barbara Dill

Video:  “Demonstration of a Simple Multi-Axis Spindle”-Barbara Dill

10/01/21

The Power of Penturning

Article:  “Pens”-Scott Greaves

Article:  “10 Steps to Better Pen”-Kurt Hertzog

Article:  “Create a Classic Fountain Pen”-Emory McLaughlin 

Video:  “Beginning Pen Making Part 1″-Chad Schimmel

Video:  “Turning a Cigar and Stamp Pen”-Nick Zammeti