Thread: Sneak Peek

Looking good. I especially like the way the laminates terminate at a solid avoiding the often mismatch of laminates. Just need to think a bit more on how you did it

Originally Posted by dai sensei

Looking good. I especially like the way the laminates terminate at a solid avoiding the often mismatch of laminates. Just need to think a bit more on how you did it

Very carefully! Very little mismatch in the laminates with the methods I use, but it is very time consuming to get to look right.

Another very nice job Geoff. I like the lines, especially the simple lines in the bowl. Very elegant piece. I will stick my neck out and suggest the base should have been bigger, probably up to the diameter of the top, for appearance and stability.

Jim

Looks awesome there moby. Very nice.

Originally Posted by powderpost

Another very nice job Geoff. I like the lines, especially the simple lines in the bowl. Very elegant piece. I will stick my neck out and suggest the base should have been bigger, probably up to the diameter of the top, for appearance and stability.

Jim

Kiddies stuff compared to your work

Originally Posted by powderpost

Another very nice job Geoff. I like the lines, especially the simple lines in the bowl. Very elegant piece. I will stick my neck out and suggest the base should have been bigger, probably up to the diameter of the top, for appearance and stability.

Jim

Jim, The last photo shows it more as true life proportions than the other photo which suffers a little barrel distortion. As it is never intended to be a "user" I decided to de-emphasize the base to give the impression that it is taller than it actually is. Often I make the base out of the same blank but that takes away from the overall impact I feel. Base is 42 mm dia cup is 62 mm dia, so about 2/3 rds. I take much of my inspiration from fine glassware & crystal ware.


ps sorry for the delay in responding, I have had a terrible time in getting onto WWF lately.

I love the level of accuracy required and the quality of turning. It reminds me very much of the work done by someone I've met at Turnfest and in NZ.
Cheers,
Paul

Originally Posted by Wood Nut

I love the level of accuracy required and the quality of turning. It reminds me very much of the work done by someone I've met at Turnfest and in NZ.
Cheers,
Paul

Yeah I know that fella! How ya going Paul.

Originally Posted by Mobyturns

Yeah I know that fella! How ya going Paul.

Good Geoff, and how about you?
The level of safety employed did not escape me!
Would like to know a bit more about these types of donations.

Cheers,
Paul

Originally Posted by Wood Nut

Would like to know a bit more about these types of donations.

Cheers,
Paul

The AAW's Education Opportunities Grant auction is run to raise funds for providing a number of education opportunities - providing training resources to members or member chapters and even extends to grants to individual members to further their knowledge with small grants to attend seminars etc. So its a worthwhile initiative. Donations are usually by way of invitation, with the donor choosing an option for the level of support i.e. 25% to 100% of proceeds to AAW.

The auction itself is run in two/three parts I believe, a silent auction, and an online/live auction. The AAW makes the decision which items will go in which auction, generally the high profile works go live/online. I participated in 2013 however auction prices were well down on previous years. If anyone is interested in bidding or following the auction details are at http://www.woodturner.org/?page=2015Exhibitions

My 2013 pieces are middle RHS

Well I can finally say my work is being auctioned internationally. My "Diamond Lil" goblet donated to the AAW's EOG benefit auction is now available at http://www.icollector.com/Diamond-Lil-by-Geoff-Whaling_i22309955
… — feeling excited.

Jim

Originally Posted by powderpost

Jim

Thanks Jim, the from you means a lot.

Not like the usual cheek you dish out to us