Two part hollowing

Learn how to create a hollow form without the use of specialized hollowing tools.  I only use basic spindle turning tools and bowl gouges.  I will show you my techniques for creating a hollow form in two halves.  Then how to put them back together and hide the seam. 

High Rise boxes

Learn how to make a grain matched box that sits on thin pedestal with a finial on top.  I use spindle turning tools, bowl gouges and a small goose neck hollower for this demo.

Daylily bud vase

Learn how to create a completely hollowed bud vase with a carved flower on top.  In this demo I show you how I hollow vessels with narrow necks from the bottom using spindle gouges, bowl gouges and a goose neck hollower.  After the piece is turned I demonstrate how I layout a daylily flower and carve it.  I also show how I use an airbrush to blend in colors on the tops of the petals.

Grain matched box

This demonstration is an intro to box turning.  I will teach you all the steps needed to make a box with a grain matched lid.  I use spindle gouges, small bowl gouges and scrapers for this demo.