Monthly Archives: August 2015

Bye bye, green goddess. Hello, white goddess!

Posted on 31. August 2015 by fuzzy

It’s done. I have finally ordered myself a proper wood lathe. It’s a Twister FU-200, from Simon Hope. The lathe itself is a German make, with a 16″ swing and 28″ between centres. And since I intend to go quite … Continue reading →

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OMG

Posted on 10. August 2015 by fuzzy

I came back last night from the 2015 AWGB seminar. Oh my god! Even after several drinks and hours, I was still mentally on total overdrive. And today I felt completely exhausted, mentally and physically. I’ll need a few days … Continue reading →

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Oops (III)

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fuzzy

A while ago I posted Oops(II), about an ash vase cracking open at the neck and then losing a few bits which essentially meant it was a vase no longer. I have reworked that piece and it has now become … Continue reading →

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Getting spooky…

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fuzzy

OK, I have to admit, this is starting to get spooky. Now I have also won the chairman’s challenge for August, being absent in Tuscany all the while, and with a fellow club member presenting my piece on my behalf. … Continue reading →

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And another one!!!

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fuzzy

My oh my, this is starting to get serious! My candlestick (picture below) has one its category in July. Bham! Kapau! I got a lot of really good feedback on this piece. People liked the organic look, and the combination … Continue reading →

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