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1/27/05, 4:36 AM #1

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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>This bowl is turned from soft maple that I then bleached and then burned. My free hand burning has something to be desired. Next time I'll pencil in the design and then burn. I think this type of burning needs a differnt style of pen than the ones I have. I didn't get the finish on the burn that I wanted. Any suggestions? Again, hoping to improve on the burning, but I think it is going to be a lot of fun. This one is about 4.5 in diameter. Finished with Deft spray lacquer and Lee Valley Conservators wax. Comments welcome.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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1/27/05, 4:46 AM #2

Dale Cook
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>Wow! all three of these are amazing.I really like the second one with the bamboo, I think it works great with the piece.

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1/27/05, 1:54 PM #3

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine
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Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Very nice Jen!

This one is my favorite, keep 'em coming!

Thanks for sharing

Jorge

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1/27/05, 2:09 PM #4

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
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Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Great work, Jen. Very elegant - not over done.

Looks like pyrography is on the upswing around here.

My wife is getting into it, too. SO now not only do I have to turn my work, I have to turn bowl for her to work on.

Mark

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1/27/05, 2:32 PM #5

Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA
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Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA

>Very nice Jen! Very interesting design. I even penicl in my signature before I burn it, so I can definitely see some value in doing a design in pencil first. It sure is a lot easier to change when it is only pencil!

Right now all I am burning is firewood. It is TWO degrees here, and not much warmer in the "schoolhouse" where my computer is.

Bill

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1/27/05, 4:04 PM #6

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>Thanks Bill,

I'll head your advice next time. After I got started I just couldn't stop!

Looking for my #2 pencil,

Jen :)

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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1/27/05, 4:07 PM #7

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>Thanks for nice comments Mark.

The burner IS fun! I haven't let Weston try it yet....I'm sure that would be a never ending ....Mom, can I....oh, mom can I use it for....please mom!

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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1/27/05, 6:22 PM #8

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Hey, Jorge?

Mike Rubes, Apex, NC

>Hi Jorge,

How is your lathe? Is it up and running, yet?

I hope you are staying warm up there, we keep getting some of your cold weather down here!

Mike

Looking for the Sunny South in Apex, NC!!!

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1/28/05, 1:56 AM #9

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine
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Hi Mike!

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>The lathe is runing now, but the very same day it was completed, we went into deep freeze. so at the moment I just cannot turn, it is too sold in there. Have been harvesting trees, it is outside but the work is so hot that it is ok. A couple maples better than 12" and a birch bigger yet, none of them in perfect health, but something will come out of it.

Thanks for asking, stay warm

Jorge

making little sketches of HF in Stonington...

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1/28/05, 2:02 AM #10

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try a skew ...

-e-

>hi jen:

for freehand drawing like this, try a small skew with the rounded heel ... think it's ph12 or ph12s

congrats on a very successful piece!

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1/28/05, 3:21 AM #11

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>Thank you -e-, I'm trying :)

Yes I need to call Pat and place another order....that one is on my list.

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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1/28/05, 3:47 AM #12

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Re: try a skew ...

-e-

>i have a BUNCH of scrap flat wood that i practice on and experiment with design and tools ... so i can sit in front of the tv and make test boards ...

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