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Monthly Archives: January 2008
smARTist Telesummit
This post has to be brief, because I have too many things to do, but I did want to update you all on some of what I’ve been up to. I took the plunge a couple of weeks ago and … Continue reading
Collectors of Wood Art Forum
The Collectors of Wood Art (CWA) held their annual forum in Scottsdale this weekend, and I was able to drive up for some of the Saturday sessions. I first got to see a panel discussion chaired by sculptor Connie Mississippi, … Continue reading
Posted in International Turning Exchange, Other artists
Tagged Collectors of Wood Art, Connie Mississippi, CWA, del Mano Gallery, Dewey Garrett, Hayley Smith, Jack Slentz, Janel Jacobson, Kerry Vesper, Merryll Saylan, Michael Peterson, Susan Hagen, Todd Hoyer, Virginia Dotson, Wendy Maruyama, woodturning
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Preparing for a show
I have a major show coming up in just a bit over three weeks, so I’m trying to get in gear and get productive. This is just one of the business aspects of trying to make a living as an … Continue reading
Posted in Business of art, Tools
Tagged business of art, chucks, woodturning equipment, woodturning tools
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Correction to my last post
The Steve Russell article on the Center Saver that I mentioned was actually in Volume I of his DVD, an e-book, not in Volume III as I originally stated (I have corrected the last post), and the article is also … Continue reading
Playing with new toys
An interesting week, not terribly productive in terms of finished work, but I did make progress in less direct ways. I tried out my new McNaughton Center Saver. It wasn’t quite as straightforward as I was expecting. The biggest complaint … Continue reading
Posted in Studio, Tools
Tagged art studio, Center Saver, eucalyptus, Kelton, McNaughton, mulberry, Steve Russell, Studio, woodturning tools
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Kumihimo
I recently learned a Japanese braiding technique called kumihimo, using eight strands. The notched foam disk and the plastic bobbins make the process very simple and portable. This is my first project. I’m excited about the prospect of combining some … Continue reading
Studio shots
I’m gradually getting settled with my new lathe in my still-newish studio digs, but here are some pictures, finally. I plan to install pegboard on the divider behind my lathe for easy tool access. I’m still finding places for many … Continue reading
Thanks to you all
This has been an amazing year, full of blessings and dislocation and pain and healing and promise and opportunity and redemption. Most of all, it has been a year of realizing how much support I continually receive from all of … Continue reading