#100 Wood Turning a Troublesome Sycamore Triptych

Wow, this woodturning project took ages to do! Today is 13th April, and I started it on 9th March! Not sure if I really like though. It kinda works, but I did learn a lot in the process.
This artistic Triptych is made from a block of 9x9x3" sycamore, cut into three equal spindles. They are then mounted onto faceplate with screws, turned, then rotated round each side, turning a fresh design on each face.
Each of the sides is decorated differently, as you'll see and when finished, creates an ornament with many different variations.
I turned most of it with a 3/8" bowl gouge, but also used a blow torch, Intrinsic Colours from Hampshire Sheen, metal reactive paints from Modern Masters, metal leaf and a pyrography pen to finish off the final side.
There is an article about making this piece in the May edition of The Woodworker magazine if you fancy having a read of it. You can order it in either hard copy or digital formats at www.getwoodworking.com.


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*** Small Print and Disclaimer: Woodturning can be dangerous. The project in this video is a demonstration of a woodturning project suitable for beginners and is not intended to replace a physical lesson from an experienced woodturner.

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This is my way of turning this project - Other turners may turn it differently and you may find your own way of reaching the same result.

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