International Turning Exchange

Demonstration piece for ITE. Jacaranda vase, 300mm H x 120mm D

Ubud Bali

Arrived home after spending 6 days in a Ubud retreat developing concepts and ideas for an exhibition at Linton & Kay Galleries St Georges Tce Perth in 2014, whilst my wife attended a photography workshop....

"Three Spirits"

As I needed a sock like vacuum bag I cut a small truck tyre, securing both ends with polythene pipe. 

"Three Spirits"

With one end secure I slowly bent and attached the veneers to the aluminium former with tape

"Three Spirits"

 After colouring the epoxy glue and wrapping in plastic I used cut bike tyre tub to secure the end

Secure bike tube with tape

"Three Spirits"

A picture was taken and stuck in a prominent position on the wall for later reference.  

"Three Spirits"

Using jarrah and Western Australian blackbutt veneers for contrast