A sample of the Lotusland Cypress from which club members will turn items for the Lotusland gift shop
Show and Tell table
Kevin Wallace used items from show and tell table to illustrate his judging criteria
John As.’s hollowform – hole in botom captured Kevin’s attention
Kevin discussed appropriate wood finishes in context of Fair judging – Robert M.’s pine footed bowl
David F.’s bowl collection
Kevin liked how the bowls stacked together
Arnie R.’s brown jug
John As.’s pierced bowl
Closeup of John’s carving
Sam’s milk finish
Dave S. recruiting for Nominating Committee
Sam T. discussed finish options and product safety
Sam brought samples of various finishes used on his turnings
Sam recommended Understanding Wood Finishing by Bob Flexner …
… and Foolproof Wood Finishing by Teri Masaschi
Sam likes polyurethane for salad bowl finish
Jim R. talked about his favorite finishes starting with epoxy – his ultimate salad bowl finish
Jim has been focusing on liquid-proof finishes for wood vessels
Jim heating up carnuba wax in electric frying pan
Saturating wood cup with hot carnuba wax. Jim wore three layers of gloves here – needed insulating gloves to quickly wipe off hot wax with paper towel.
Item is ready when stops bubbling
Jim spreads low viscosity CA glue with gloved finger
Jim likes CA glue because is fast and easy. (All the finishes are food safe when cured. Right John?)
