If you are interested in adding hand made wooden items to your home you may be wondering how to choose the right ones for your home. Some hand turned wood bowls and vessels can be quite large and may not look right in every space in your home. The following are some tips and tricks that you can use to ensure you are picking the right items for your home and your lifestyle.
If you aren't sure what is involved in the turning process it is quite simple. A piece of a tree is attached to a lathe which spins the block at varying speeds. When the artisan is creating a design, they use a number of different tools to carve into the wood. Some artisans will use tools to hollow out wood into bowls or vases. Others will turn a piece of wood into a beautiful platter or other item. Then, the wood is smoothed and polished until it is smooth and shiny. It sounds easy but it takes a lot of experience and skill.
Some pieces are made from exotic lumber that you may not have in your area. Other artists may use spalted varieties to create visually stunning pieces that would look beautiful in your home. Spalted wood has a unique appearance that is caused by a fungus that affects a tree. It can cause areas with different coloration or even areas where the wood is missing completely.
One thing to think about when buying a piece is whether or not you will use it to prepare or serve food. If so, you will want to make sure that the oils or waxes that were used are ones that are food safe. Some oil can leave a beautiful finish but can actually be toxic and may leach into the food that you prepare.
One thing to think about is whether you want a piece to be practical or decorative. This will affect the kind of piece you look for when you shop. A decorative piece may be more delicate or more heavily carved than one that is meant for more practical purposes. A practical piece may also be finished in such a way that it would be more resistant to damage from water or other liquids.
One thing to think about is what your budget is. This may very well eliminate some pieces that you may want to collect. It is not uncommon to find some turned pieces that cost thousands of dollars. There are many factors that can affect the cost of buying wooden pieces. It is not just the size of a piece that will affect the price.
Finding pieces to collect may be difficult if you don't know where to look. You might want to start your search at a gallery. There are some galleries that specialize in these types of items. Auctions may have pieces by well-known artists but they are often quite pricey. Asking friends where they purchased pieces that you like can be a good start.
Caring for your piece is also important. Every wooden piece will lose moisture over time. Learning how to replace that moisture will keep the wood supple and can keep it from cracking. That way your collection will continue to look its best even though it may be years since you started collecting.
If you aren't sure what is involved in the turning process it is quite simple. A piece of a tree is attached to a lathe which spins the block at varying speeds. When the artisan is creating a design, they use a number of different tools to carve into the wood. Some artisans will use tools to hollow out wood into bowls or vases. Others will turn a piece of wood into a beautiful platter or other item. Then, the wood is smoothed and polished until it is smooth and shiny. It sounds easy but it takes a lot of experience and skill.
Some pieces are made from exotic lumber that you may not have in your area. Other artists may use spalted varieties to create visually stunning pieces that would look beautiful in your home. Spalted wood has a unique appearance that is caused by a fungus that affects a tree. It can cause areas with different coloration or even areas where the wood is missing completely.
One thing to think about when buying a piece is whether or not you will use it to prepare or serve food. If so, you will want to make sure that the oils or waxes that were used are ones that are food safe. Some oil can leave a beautiful finish but can actually be toxic and may leach into the food that you prepare.
One thing to think about is whether you want a piece to be practical or decorative. This will affect the kind of piece you look for when you shop. A decorative piece may be more delicate or more heavily carved than one that is meant for more practical purposes. A practical piece may also be finished in such a way that it would be more resistant to damage from water or other liquids.
One thing to think about is what your budget is. This may very well eliminate some pieces that you may want to collect. It is not uncommon to find some turned pieces that cost thousands of dollars. There are many factors that can affect the cost of buying wooden pieces. It is not just the size of a piece that will affect the price.
Finding pieces to collect may be difficult if you don't know where to look. You might want to start your search at a gallery. There are some galleries that specialize in these types of items. Auctions may have pieces by well-known artists but they are often quite pricey. Asking friends where they purchased pieces that you like can be a good start.
Caring for your piece is also important. Every wooden piece will lose moisture over time. Learning how to replace that moisture will keep the wood supple and can keep it from cracking. That way your collection will continue to look its best even though it may be years since you started collecting.
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