May 2014 – Jim Rinde

As noted above in blue, our agreement with the school, and due to the AAW insurance policy that covers our activities, only current members of the AAW will be allowed to use the lathes. Whether or not they plan to turn at this meeting, we strongly suggest that all members of Channel Islands Woodturners join the…

Our March meeting features member and past president, Jim Rinde.  Jim will speak on the use and abuse of epoxy resins in wood turnings.  Jim writes  “I have been using epoxy resins in my wood turning since 1988 (sometimes I have been successful and sometimes not). I started using them because they are materials that…

AIR BRUSH TECHNIQUES – Joe Fleming, June 28, 2014 Joe brought samples of wood turned objects by different artists to show the variety of textures, colors and finishes obtainable.  Many were painted and some were dyed.   DYES  Metal acid dyes are color fast to UV light.  Aniline dyes will fade in UV light.  Prismacolor markers…