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Kelvin Stuart

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

About Kelvin

For more information on Kelvin's work, you can contact Kelvin at krstuartza@yahoo.ca.

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My Largest Turning

After completing a hardwood flooring project which involved a curved staircase I had a large quantity of offcuts. I decided to use these to produce a segmented vase. At 17in tall and 10in at the maximum diameter this is the largest turning I have done and really tested my trusty old Record No3 lathe.

Top Ring Bowl

After making the Jim Lorriman inspired stick vase I had one ring left over. After months of trying to think of some use for it I eventually came up with this.

Mix and Match Bud Vases

Surfing the net for inspiration I came across Derek Andrew's Triplet Series and I was intrigued by the "how did he do that" aspect and decided to do a bit of experimenting myself. This was the result

My version of a Stick Vase

Jim Lorriman demonstrated his technique for making his stick bowls and vases at one of the guild meetings. I was quite inspired by the items he produced and attempted one myself. It certainly was not as easy as Jim made it look. I was however quite taken with the outcome, particularly the faces that showed up as the turning developed.

Celtic Knot Fun

A special request for a 12inch tall salt and pepper mill set came in when I was trying various Celtic knot combinations. I put what I was trying to use in this set.

Celtic Salt & Pepper Mill Set

This set, made from Maple and Cherry, was a gift to someone with way back Irish roots.

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