Jim Short
I rescue homeless wood. These turnings come from local trees headed for the landfill or a stove. I enjoy the wood's connection to Central Whidbey's climate and community. A signature of my work is highlighting "imperfections." Forms are developed on the lathe as the wood allows. Most pieces are turned green, allowed to dry and then turned again, sanded and finished. Another technique is to turn the green wood to a finished form and let the piece find it's own shape and texture. Finishes are generally different combinations of shellac, tung oil and beeswax.
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I rescue homeless wood. These turnings come from local trees headed for the landfill or a stove. I enjoy the wood's connection to Central Whidbey's climate and community. A signature of my work is highlighting "imperfections." Forms are developed on the lathe as the wood allows. Most pieces are turned green, allowed to dry and then turned again, sanded and finished. Another technique is to turn the green wood to a finished form and let the piece find it's own shape and texture. Finishes are generally different combinations of shellac, tung oil and beeswax.
Contact Jim
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