Great job Sam, again your work brushed up my ideas of what can and should be done :) Thanks for sharing!! and I didn't miss those couple of seconds you were trying to leaf that sphere with the wax paper side... ;)
In a completely unrelated industry - nail polish - you can purchase powder pigments. They come in a range of colors, but you might be interested in the metallics - gold, silver, etc. They are applied on top of tacky glue and can be burnished by rubbing. Finally you seal the powder in place with a layer of product (in the case of nails its a clear top coat, but yuo could perhaps use a glue?). They are much easier to apply than gold leaf (simply pick up some of the powder with the tip of a brush and pat on). You might be able to try it out as they are very cheap and much easier to use than metal leaf sheets.
Though this may not be a detailed "tutorial" for turning ornaments as you describe (3 pieces, hollowed globe, etc.), there is lot's of great tips for new turners that want to give ornaments a try. Thanks! :-)
Hi Sam, thanks for sharing another terrific video, the sphere on the bottom looks a bit like a drop of water ready to fall from the icicle! Take care. Cheers Andy
Oh dear, Sam just what did you do to that Lovely grain? .... it looked Fantastic until you put that gold leaf on it, I cant imagine why you would want to cover that really spectacular wood grain with anything other than a finish to make it stand out "Pop", apart from the gold leaf great video Sam
Great video Sam, although you were saying the video was not a "how to"....I think it has given a lot of people a lot of ideas. Well done again young Sir ;) Take care Mike
Watching this and reading the comments, had me wondering about a gold metallic paint vs the leaf. I like the idea and the design. KISS principle illustrated.
Thanks Sam - Always a pleasure to watch you work. Question: The white board under your work, is that there for us or you? Us: provides the right contrast for the video, you: provides better visibility and contrast while turning.
nice looking piece! the delicate tool work is definitely impressive! May have to try the thin angle on a small detail gouge.... I feel like the piece is missing something in the contrast department......you're "example" piece had the ball in a dark color and it stood out nicely.....I feel like the gold is getting "lost" here....maybe copper leafing would be more effective? Certainly worth experimenting to see what could be done with it! Good luck with your fund raiser!! post us a pic on Auction night!
+Josef Roesler. I agree Josef, the last thing I would do with a piece of exotic with grain like that is obscure it in any way. Use wood with no grain pattern if you cover it in gold leaf
Great job Sam, again your work brushed up my ideas of what can and should be done :) Thanks for sharing!! and I didn't miss those couple of seconds you were trying to leaf that sphere with the wax paper side... ;)
In a completely unrelated industry - nail polish - you can purchase powder pigments. They come in a range of colors, but you might be interested in the metallics - gold, silver, etc. They are applied on top of tacky glue and can be burnished by rubbing. Finally you seal the powder in place with a layer of product (in the case of nails its a clear top coat, but yuo could perhaps use a glue?). They are much easier to apply than gold leaf (simply pick up some of the powder with the tip of a brush and pat on). You might be able to try it out as they are very cheap and much easier to use than metal leaf sheets.
Thanks for the tip about fish hooks for the hanger. Good idea.
Excellent... Very nice and a beautiful piece of wood...
Cheers...
Great video Sam, many thanks. Will def give this a go over the weekend.
Though this may not be a detailed "tutorial" for turning ornaments as you describe (3 pieces, hollowed globe, etc.), there is lot's of great tips for new turners that want to give ornaments a try. Thanks! :-)
+Rick Stonewood Arts Thanks, that was just my point. A good, simple project. You could just color the body.
Sam
Good video Sam. I like to watch your tool work.
Thanks Sam, another great demonstration mate, cheers Harry
Beautiful work Sam as always and a very nice Tshirt
Very nice - I really liked the simple forms and that I may be able to make some myself. ;-) Thanks again for sharing!
Beautiful wood!
Great idea Sam. Nice T Shirt ;-) and time for a manicure!
Cheers
Tom
Hi Sam, thanks for sharing another terrific video, the sphere on the bottom looks a bit like a drop of water ready to fall from the icicle!
Take care.
Cheers
Andy
Oh dear, Sam just what did you do to that Lovely grain? .... it looked Fantastic until you put that gold leaf on it, I cant imagine why you would want to cover that really spectacular wood grain with anything other than a finish to make it stand out "Pop", apart from the gold leaf great video Sam
Very nice Sam. Incidentally, the Ziricote I have takes threads beautifully, even from me.
Great video Sam, although you were saying the video was not a "how to"....I think it has given a lot of people a lot of ideas. Well done again young Sir ;)
Take care
Mike
Watching this and reading the comments, had me wondering about a gold metallic paint vs the leaf. I like the idea and the design. KISS principle illustrated.
+Mike Porter Mike
I agree 100% I think there are better options. This was really not good-haha
Never again. Sam
Looks good, I guess the main trick is to just make it a bit smaller than normal instead of hollerin it out. Then its roughly the same weight anyways.
+couerl Good point
I think for most folks, weight doesn't matter much. I was trying to do it a little faster.
Sam
Thanks Sam - Always a pleasure to watch you work. Question: The white board under your work, is that there for us or you? Us: provides the right contrast for the video, you: provides better visibility and contrast while turning.
nice looking piece! the delicate tool work is definitely impressive! May have to try the thin angle on a small detail gouge....
I feel like the piece is missing something in the contrast department......you're "example" piece had the ball in a dark color and it stood out nicely.....I feel like the gold is getting "lost" here....maybe copper leafing would be more effective? Certainly worth experimenting to see what could be done with it! Good luck with your fund raiser!! post us a pic on Auction night!
+Tim Hyatt I think you are spot on. After i finished it, I had the same thought. The next one will be better....
Sam
Nice looking ornament. Our ornament challenge is starting in November.
Alan
+As Wood Turns Do I make a video of it, or Photos? Bring it on!!!!!
Sam
+WYOMINGWOODTURNER Yes about what you just did. You can see the rules (very few) and entry form on my website AsWoodTurns.com/Challenges
Alan
With the metal leafing, its not that fast anymore. I tried that a while back and its more than a hassle. Looks nice though.
I think it looked better without the leaf work. Lots of pretty grain was obscured and time wasted.
+Josef Roesler. I agree Josef, the last thing I would do with a piece of exotic with grain like that is obscure it in any way. Use wood with no grain pattern if you cover it in gold leaf
You can't exactly say he wasted his time if he was decorating his creation the way he wanted.
excellent, I liked it, i'll try doing my first Christmas ornament, I hope soon. take care.
cheers.
Eme (^_^) Amiga por el Torno
What brand of chuck and jaws are you using on your lathe or would recommend?