Turning of the Week, March 20, 2023

[hockenbery]

My selection for Turning of the Week for March 20, 2023 is "Twisted" by Alan Miotke. Such an interesting piece. A stunning product of topological vision cut from a pleasing curve. Alan stated that he cut apart a segmented vase form to make it. He makes it sound soooo simple…..

 

[Russ Braun]

Nice choice Al! It takes some gumption to take a perfectly good vessel and cut it apart. Al Miotke’s excellent texturing techniques then create the interior gem that’s uncovered! Excellent piece and idea Mr Miotke!!

 

[Sal Badalamenti]

Beautiful! Please show us how you did this.

 

[Betty Simnitt]

My selection for Turning of the Week for March 20, 2023 is "Twisted" by Alan Miotke. Such an interesting piece. A stunning product of topological vision cut from a pleasing curve. Alan stated that he cut apart a segmented vase form to make it. He makes it sound soooo simple…..

 

[Betty Simnitt]

Beautiful work…..nice flow to the piece

 

[Alan Miotke]

I was surprised and honored when I say this selection. Thanks for the selection Al.

Sal, Unfortunately I did not take any in process photos. Basically, I turned a segmented vase then used a variety of power tools to cut away what I did not want. After that it was a lot of clean up with rotary cutters, files, and sandpaper. The inside is textured then painted with about 10 layers of acrylics. Hope that helps a little.

 

[Todd Cohen]

This is fantastic!

 

[Larry Mercier]

 

[Todd A Williams]

Beautiful job, a stunning piece of art.

 

[Todd A Williams]

Were you able to make anything out of what you cut away?

 

[Alan Miotke]

We’re you able to make anything out of what you cut away?

The area that was cut away was just poplar so it went in the trash. Also, it was cut away in pieces.

 

[June Talvitie-Siple]

I was surprised and honored when I say this selection. Thanks for the selection Al.

Sal, Unfortunately I did not take any in process photos. Basically, I turned a segmented vase then used a variety of power tools to cut away what I did not want. After that it was a lot of clean up with rotary cutters, files, and sandpaper. The inside is textured then painted with about 10 layers of acrylics. Hope that helps a little.

Oh, that makes perfect sense! I was thinking of a more complicated process. You may have inspired me to take your lead in trying this in the future!

 

[June Talvitie-Siple]

The area that was cut away was just poplar so it went in the trash. Also, it was cut away in pieces.

Just poplar? The piece doesn't look like poplar. Did you stain the piece before you cut away portions? Also, what did you use to finish the piece?