From Rough to Round

Now that we have an approximate shape that is circular we can mount it on the lathe for the rounding out parts.

This is the blank mounted on the lathe.  You can see here one of the vertical cuts to remove the corner went a little too deep.  It's okay.  There is enough wood to make minor adjustments while it is on the lathe.

Eric at the lathe making the first passes.

Eric is at the lathe rounding and shaping.  Notice the tool rest this is where a turner rests their tools to ensure an even cut. 

This is the very roughed out bowl.  Now we can see the cool shapes and colors that will be part of the bowl.

How to bring your Treasure Home

Some thing I haven't mentioned yet is how to bring home a Wooden Treasure. 

Etsy is where we  have our shop.  It's called Lovgren & Daughter.  This may not be breaking news.

Etsy's About Statement is: "Our mission is to empower people to change the way the global economy works. We see a world in which very-very small businesses have much-much more sway in shaping the economy, local living economies are thriving everywhere, and people value authorship and provenance as much as price and convenience. We are bringing heart to commerce and making the world more fair, more sustainable, and more fun."

Etsy provides a platform by which sellers can put their work, their art, the special pieces of yourself out into the web.  It is economical and a vibrant, supportive community of artists. 

In my personal experience, Etsians ROCK!  Fellow creaters can lift you up when your spirits are down, give advice, share another view, make suggestions when you are stuck creatively and share a cup of coffee. 

There are amazing artists and crafters.  One of my favorite woodworkers is: 

Jerry's Wood Works
He makes amazing beer tap handles.  This one is in purpleheart.  He does custom orders and you won't believe what he can do.

His shop is also on Etsy.  He also makes personalized drum sticks.

If you would like to find Lovgren & Daughter on Etsy follow this link:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LovgrenandDaughter.  We also have a FB page if you would like to "Like" us.  We will be your friend.  Really.  Oh and we won't post 85 times a day.  It's annoying to receive them - I think so too.  Maybe once a week.  Just to say Hi :)