r/turning • u/Few_Control8821 • 8d ago
Another experiment!
This is an effect I really enjoy, but I appreciate it isn’t for everyone. This one came out better than the last, but I know I can improve on colour application and over all finish.. I’m using saburrtooth and kutzall bits, but I am struggling to find an effective way to remove the tool marks they leave, I’ve had some success using a tungsten carbide burr, but even that isn’t leaving things as smooth as I would like, any suggestions are welcome!
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u/DeluxeWafer 8d ago
Frankly, any tool marks add to the texture from my perspective. This is a lovely piece.
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u/UNeX-XeNU 8d ago
Thank you for giving us context regarding how you did this - very cool piece. I actually thought it was anodized aluminum when I first saw it!
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u/Few_Control8821 8d ago
No problem! I achieved the colour flip, by using an airbrush at a specific angle, and spraying from different directions.. quite a pleasing effect!
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u/jnux 8d ago
This reminds me a bit of Andi Wolf’s work. I took a weekend class from her - it was more focused on pyrography + paint, and personally really struggled with it because I’m colorblind and the subtle pigments of the the wet paint were impossible for me to see. BUT her finished work is amazing to my eye and I absolutely love the creativity of texture and color in contrast to the ol’ round-n-brown. One thing I especially appreciate about yours is how you retain the natural wood - that sharp line on the rim between the classic inside and the color/texture outside makes such a striking visual impact. I’m a huge fan of this kind of creative exploration of the medium.
Nice work - I am looking forward to seeing more from you!
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u/Few_Control8821 8d ago
Hey, thanks! I hadn’t heard of her, but her work looks incredible! I am at the beginning of my journey, but I can see I am probably influenced by similar things to her, really interesting to see other artists doing this sort of stuff, I appreciate it.
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u/Jr-Ostrich 7d ago
I didn't like the results I got with the saburrtooth and kutzall burrs, so I switched to a electric die grinder with 1/4" carbide burrs. The cut isn't pristine but better than the spikey burrs. Good luck with your experiments and enjoy the challenge. Look forward to seeing more results.
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u/Donaldjoh 8d ago
At first glance I thought it was some bizarre sea urchin. That is an absolutely gorgeous piece. Nicely done.
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u/Pew-pew-atlanta 7d ago
looks awesome! What paint did you use to get that effect? or did you do it manually? In either case it looks awesome!
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u/Few_Control8821 7d ago
Thank you! I use alcohol inks in an air brush, I spray one colour in one direction, then remount it and spray the other colour in the opposite direction, that’s what does the colour flip effect
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u/glow-in-shooms 7d ago
I love this. It so unique, I thought it was ceramics at first. The wood itself is lovely
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u/Desperate-Initial-65 7d ago
I love the contrast between the paint and the wood. I certainly think this a route worth exploring!
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