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Turning Decorative Bowls

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Turning Decorative Bowls by Richard Findley is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in woodturning, focusing on the creation of decorative bowls. The book offers detailed instructions and insights into different techniques, finishes, and designs, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced woodworkers. Through step-by-step guidance, readers are inspired to craft bowls that are not only functional but also artistic.
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If you're passionate about woodworking and enjoy creating beautiful, functional pieces, you might find this book appealing. It offers detailed instructions and tips for crafting eye-catching bowls, perfect for enhancing your woodworking skills or adding unique decorations to your home.

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Turning Decorative Bowls presents 16 inspiring woodturning projects incorporating innovative decorative techniques and created by one of the UK’s leading turners.

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Turning Decorative Bowls is an exciting new title containing 16 inspiring woodturning projects created by one of the UK's leading turners. Compiled from the archives of Woodturning Magazine and initially commissioned as challenges by the late Editor, Mark Baker, the author Richard Findley is tasked with researching and attempting to master new and innovative techniques.

The projects increase in complexity from simple bowl turning to combining decorative techniques such as airbrushing, resin and brass wire inlays, and pewter rims.

Contents include:

  • The basics
  • Segmented and glue-ups
  • Beyond the basics
  • Colouring
  • Inlays
  • And much more!

Richard shares how he tackled each challenge from start to finish, including the struggles and successes. His stories will inspire novice and experienced turners alike.

Suitable for both beginner and more experienced woodturners, this book is bursting with 16 exciting projects increasing in complexity, beautiful and colourful photography throughout, and easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photography.

AUTHOR: Richard Findley is a full-time production turner specialising in small-batch work, one-off commissions, and turning for furniture and restoration. Richard comes from a long line of woodworkers, going back at least five generations, and has been involved in the craft of woodworking since the age of 16. Richard is also a member of the Register of Professional Turners and is supported by The Worshipful Company of Turners.

In 2006, Richard set up The Turner's Workshop, and in 2008 relocated to Leicestershire, where he has been based ever since.

SELLING POINTS:

  • 16 projects increasing in complexity
  • Suitable for both beginner and more experienced woodturners
  • Beautiful and colourful photography throughout
  • Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step photography

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784946739

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: 6 Illustrations, color; 468 Halftones, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 156

About the Author

Richard Findley is a full-time production turner specialising in small-batch work, one-off commissions and turning for furniture and restoration. Richard comes from a long line of woodworkers, going back at least five generations and has been involved in the craft of woodworking since the age of 16. Richard is also a member of the Register of Professional Turners and is supported by The Worshipful Company of Turners. In 2006, Richard set up The Turner’s Workshop and in 2008 relocated to Leicestershire where he has been based ever since.

He also offers demonstrations, and a range of woodturning supplies through his website, www.richardfindley.uk

Instagram: @richard_findley (100k followers)

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