Hi everyone!
This month's turning challenge will focus on wall hangings. This is purposefully vague, as just about anything can be made to hang on a wall (hopefully that opens up the field to quite a few entries). Wall hangings are often more practical than normal 3D pieces, as folks generally have a lot of wall space regardless of the size of their homes. From a sales perspective, this also translates to a wider buyer base and potentially high selling prices. Wall hangings can be big or small, symmetrical or not, natural or embellished, etc. Application is wide, and creativity is limitless. The challenge is "how" to safely and securely mount your piece on a wall, especially if it is larger/heavier. There are plenty of solutions--I won't spoil the learning process (but I will also allow logistical discussions in the forums, of course).
Here are a few pieces for inspiration, made from some of our forum members (@Craig Kassan, @Steve Doerr, and @Dan Stevenson, respectively):
Here are the challenge rules, as determined by AAW Forum legal counsel Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe:
Good luck, have fun, make shavings, and let the chips fall where they may!!
This month's turning challenge will focus on wall hangings. This is purposefully vague, as just about anything can be made to hang on a wall (hopefully that opens up the field to quite a few entries). Wall hangings are often more practical than normal 3D pieces, as folks generally have a lot of wall space regardless of the size of their homes. From a sales perspective, this also translates to a wider buyer base and potentially high selling prices. Wall hangings can be big or small, symmetrical or not, natural or embellished, etc. Application is wide, and creativity is limitless. The challenge is "how" to safely and securely mount your piece on a wall, especially if it is larger/heavier. There are plenty of solutions--I won't spoil the learning process (but I will also allow logistical discussions in the forums, of course).
Here are a few pieces for inspiration, made from some of our forum members (@Craig Kassan, @Steve Doerr, and @Dan Stevenson, respectively):
Here are the challenge rules, as determined by AAW Forum legal counsel Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe:
- Entries must be posted in this thread by 12 AM Coordinated Universal Time on Friday, November 28, 2025.
- You are required to post two photos of your piece in this thread--one showing the front, and the second showing the back with your mounting method. Please don't crop your images tightly (meaning, leave a bit of room in the image so I can add your name later).
- Your turning can be any size, and can be embellished or natural. There are plenty of opportunities to get creative here, so feel free. Include the dimensions in your entry post.
- As always, this is a turning contest, not a "moldy oldie" photo contest, so in fairness to everybody, make sure your work is something you have made since this challenge was issued on November 3, 2025.
- You may not post any photos of your entry in this month’s challenge in any other thread or in the gallery until the voting has ended and a winner has been declared. Your are allowed to solicit information on mounting strategies though.
- Voting will take place from November 29, 2025, through 3:59 am Coordinated Universal Time on December 1.
- Solicitation of votes will result in disqualification.
Good luck, have fun, make shavings, and let the chips fall where they may!!