The Shop Wood Designs

Pyrography has always facilitated me and so I wanted to incorporating it with my carvings. This is my first attempt at doing just that and honestly I’m really happy with how it turned out. I’ve learned many years ago not to be intimidated by what you don’t know and never be afraid of trying it regardless. You never know unless you try.

I’m excited to be back teaching power carving at the . What a great place to be creative. They offer so many amazing classes from power carving to stain glass. If you’re in San Diego and need a creative outlet, check them out.
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Sometimes I find species of wood in my shop that I just can’t identify. I believe this vase may be made of Mahogany or Sapele, or I’m totally off, which is almost always the case 😂. Anyhow, I first turned with the lathe and then carved it using shaping wheeI with my angle grinder. I then burned some texture at the bottom to bring a hint of interest. Fun little vase.
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Triplets 😊
Cut from the same but different in character.
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Walnut 🪵
Turned and power carved
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Walnut vase with a twist 😉.
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Walnut 🪵
Turned & Power Carved
7” tall x 3” wide
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Two different species with four distinct personalities. Walnut and Padauk.
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Two different species with four distinct personalities. Walnut and Padauk make for an intriguing combination.
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If you’ve followed me for a while, you know how much I love carving movement in my pieces. This Cherry bowl is no exception however, I gave it a little extra texture and interest at the bottom by burning it.

The bowl was initially turned and then carved with an angle grinder using a 4.5” shaping wheel.
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Picasso, Van Gogh and all the best abstract expressionists artists throughout history just can’t compare to the originality of Mother Nature. I mean, come on. This small bowl has so much character with the grain patterns and colors throughout the bowl that it is simply incredible. Nature always amazes me.
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Buckeye Burl
Turned
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