New Inspiration

Yes, it's been quite some time since I've posted. No one's fault but mine, really. That doesn't mean I haven't been turning, though. I have. I have been working not only with color, but will gilding and patinas. Gilding is adding metal leaf to a project, and patina is the art of using chemicals to add different color and effect to the leaf. The first picture is a Quilted Maple platter with Analine dye and a 24 Karat Gold Leaf center.

This picture is a small  hollow form covered with copperleaf and patina'd with 3 mild acids. It was then finished with about 12 coats of spray lacquer.














Finally, I want to give a little "tease" if you willl, to something that inspired me. My wife and I went to Jerome a few weeks ago for our anniversary. I saw something up there that really inspired me to expand what I have been doing. I don't want to say too much before I am ready to reveal it, but I have been working on some prototypes and working on something that I really hope you will enjoy.