Here are some of the Nick Agar style square wall hangings that I made this summer (Summer of 2020). I also made some plates. I am using the techniques I learned in a class with Nick at Arrowmont last year. Nick’s technique. My designs!
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I recently took a WOW Factor master class with Nick Agar at
Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. June 9-16,
2019. Here are some photos of the artwork I created in the class.
Ric Rac Orchid Cactus Plate Bowl
Last month, I found these old photos that I never got around to writing up. They are still relevant. Thus, here is my Ric Rac Cactus Plate Bowl. Continue reading Carl’s Cactus Plate Bowl
1st Plate Bowl on New Powermatic 3520C Lathe
The first thing I turned on my new Powermatic 3520C Lathe is what I call a
plate bowl. A plate with a little bowl in the center. I like to turn this
shape and then use it as a canvas that I can decorate.
10" diameter. 1-1/2" tall. Maple wood. Lathe and hand
carved rings and grooves. Red stain. Gold acrylic paint. Acrylic lacquer finish.
Turning this on my new Powermatic 3520C was as “easy as pie”. No
mounting problems. No vibration problems, etc. This piece is small and
easy. Thus, I was not expecting any problems.
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