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This 8-inch diameter bowl was turned from a block of Ambrosia Maple. The upper half was turned using a 3-point off-axis method to generate the twist. The rim was carved to follow the existing grain patterns. Pyrography and paint were used to add embellishments on the rim an the lower half...

This 8-inch tall peppermill was turned off-center to generate the twist. What better shape to be twisted than a peppermill! Dark blue texturing with white lime wax highlights adds some variety to the overall shape. The peppermill mechanism is an internal ceramic grinder. Finish is Watco oil...

This 8-inch tall peppermill was turned from a block of walnut. A ceramic grinder mechanism was embedded in the core of the turning. The upper portion's half-twist surface was turned off-center and the lower portion was enhanced with texturing and coloring in an area below the twist. Finish is...

This 9-inch tall vase was turned from a block of Pear. The upper portion was turned-off center to create the three-sided twist and brim. Textured black rings were added to provide contrast with the beautiful wood. If you look closely you can see a glint from the 2-inch diameter glass liner...

This 6-inch diameter, 5-inch tall bowl was turned off-center on the upper half to create a twisted surface. The bottom half was turned on-center. Base and rim are mahogany and the segments are various hardwoods. Segment patterns were arranged to complement the twisted design. I really enjoy...

This 8-inch tall twisted peppermill was turned off-center from a block of Douglas Fir. The grain contrasts were highlighted by wire brushing and a finish of Watco oil, India ink and liming wax was used to produce the 'antique' texture. The peppermill includes an internal ceramic grinder...

I know, it’s a lame takeoff on the movie title ‘A bridge too Far’, but this really is an 8-inch tall twisted peppermill made from Douglas Fir. The twist was achieved with a 3-axis off-center method. Douglas Fir has very well-defined grain patterns with ridges between the soft and hard grains...

I thought I had this Poplar Burl well contained in its red bowl, but then it burst and ripped right through the bowl. Those burls..... Height is 9 inches and finish is Watco Oil and burgundy dye on the bowl.

This 7-inch bowl was turned from a block of spalted (and worm-eaten) maple. The bottom half was turned on center and the upper half was turned off-center on three axes. The upper edges of the bowl were shaped to enhance the twisted design and three gold 'buttons' were added at each twisted...

This 'twisted' Cherry vase sits on 'top of' a Walnut bowl. The bowl rim is enhanced with Purpleheart and Mahogany segmented rings to provide design and color contrasts. Pyrography design elements were added to the rim of the vase. Finish is Watco oil.

This 5-inch diameter bowl was turned from a leftover block of Earpod that Emiliano sent me in early 2020 to make items for his local church's fund raiser. I had this block left after making two items and it sat on the shelf for a few years. Recently it started 'talking' to me and I decided to...

This 9-inch tall turning was made from a single block of mahogany. The upper bowl was turned on-center and finished with a gold interior and antiqued outer surface. The bottom stand was turned off-center (while still attached to the top) to generate its twisted shape. Cutout legs were added to...

This 10-inch-tall peppermill was turned from a block of Canary wood. The upper half was turned off-center to create the twist. The lower half was turned on-center and then embellished with pyrography designs, burn lines and a splash of light green color. The peppermill mechanism is a Crush...

This 9-inch-tall peppermill was turned from a block of hackberry. The upper section was turned off-center to create the twist and the lower portion was turned on-center. Metallized paints were used on the lower section to provide a contrasting look and texture. An internal crush-grind...

This 5-inch tall 'Bowl Holder' was turned off-center from an interior block of Poplar burl. I wanted to embed an antiqued bronze bowl in the turning but was challenged. So, I decided to make the 'bronze' bowl in the turning. Actually it is bronze paint with a green patina coating that produced...

This 9-inch tall peppermill was turned off-center from maple and had some worm holes. Rather than try to minimize them, I decided to highlight them with metallized paint and patina enhancements. Finish is Watco oil buffed on the Beall system.

This 8 1/2 inch tall twisted lamp was turned off-center on the upper section to create the twist. Textured leaves with holes were carved and embellished with bronze green and gold paints. An internal light provides a soft glow through the holes. You can see the internals and the lamp with its...

This 7 1/2 inch diameter bowl was turned from a block of Walnut with the grain oriented laterally to highlight the contrast between sapwood and heartwood grains. A multi-axis method was used to generate the twisted upper section. Embellishments with blue and green centers were added to enhance...

Weekend - May 21-23, 2021 Twisted Shapes with Embellishments Brian Horais Produce eye-catching, twisted spiral shapes on a lathe. Develop twisted, multi-axis turning skills to produce both full and half-twist...

This twisted, segmented turning was made from Maple and Walnut with a Padauk Rim. Height is 6 inches and diameter is 4 inches. The twist was tailored to match the slope of the walnut diagonal pieces. I will be demonstrating my techniques for designing and fabricating this and similar twisted...