Barry Lyon has demonstrated the potential of a fully segmented bowl. Crafted from Birch, Cherry, and Walnut, and finished with Tung Oil, it serves as both a practical item and an exquisite decorative piece.
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Sunday blooms grace this charming segmented vase designed by Art Toews. No need to fret about moisture affecting the wood, as everlasting artificial flowers beautifully complement this piece.
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Dave Spenst has crafted two uniquely styled bowls using both Oak and Walnut. These bowls feature a distinctive ring created through segmentation, while the top and bottom are from a single piece of wood.
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Curious about the appearance of Mahogany, Maple, Walnut, Beech, and Cherry together? Dave Adamson presents this blend in two distinctly shaped bowls, highlighting not just the wood varieties but also contrasting bowl styles. Beautifully executed. #presidentschallenge #woodturning
Interested in some Sunday curling? Barry McLean has crafted a delightful "curling stone" using Maple and an unidentified type of wood. Lift the handle from the base, and you'll discover a clever compartment for surprising storage. #presidentschallenge #woodturning
These pens are as functional as they are beautiful. Gary has crafted them using maple and black walnut veneers and finished them with CA glue. For an extra challenge, he turned two of them end-grain just to see if he could. They turned out rather well, didn't they?
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Michael Hamilton-Clark crafted these two letter openers using a lamination technique. The blades are impressively slender, and the handles beautifully exhibit the variety of woods. #presidentschallenge #woodturner #woodturning
Jim Hipwell presents a beautiful segmented vase made from walnut and birch. True segmenting requires meticulous planning and effort, and Jim has executed this wonderfully. He applied tung oil to achieve a nice gloss. #woodturning #presidentschallenge
This cute little bud vase was created by Robyn Harcott. The piece showcases various types of wood, and an offset turning techniques. It was Robyn's first attempt at these methods, and she learned a lot! Flowers were handmade as well. #presidentschallenge #woodturning
As we prepare to launch a new president's challenge, let's wrap up this one with Allan Cusworth's lovely jewelry stand. Adorned with three sets of dangling earrings, it's crafted from cherry and mahogany, and features a beautiful satin finish. #woodturning #woodturner #presidentschallenge #february
This stand, crafted by Barry McLean, is specifically designed to manage chains and bracelets, ensuring they remain untangled. It excels at keeping them separate and freely hanging. Made from Acacia wood, it measures 15 by 16 inches and is polished with Tung Oil. #presidentschallenge #woodturning
Neil Robinson presents us with this minimalist jewellery tray, accompanied by a pair of rings and two necklaces. The jewellery is meticulously fashioned from teak and corian, demonstrating that more than just wood can be transformed into beautiful pieces!
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This jewellery container, crafted by Robyn Harcott, features a chestnut vessel and a ring-topped figured maple lid. The lid is tinted with India ink and lacquer thinner for a striking green hue, finished with durable acrylic spray. #fvwg #woodturning #presidentschallenge
Gary Burns presents this lovely earring holder, featuring six pairs of earrings. Crafted from silver maple and UV resin, this piece serves as a stunning and practical display, while the earrings themselves offer a delightful wearing experience. #woodturning #presidentschallenge
We've come to expect the unexpected from Ron Goertzen and he never fails to disappoint! This eclectic spalted birch bowl is a lesson in Art Nouveau! Cleverly detailed with black resin and Osmo it is certain to spark lively conversation! #woodturning #presidentschallenge #fvwg
This beautiful live edge spalted birch bowl, crafted by Ken Davidson, rests on a pedestal and has been elegantly finished with Tung Oil.
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Spalt comes in various forms and dimensions. This bowl beautifully showcases the intricate designs. Ben Funk has skillfully crafted it from spalted Arbutus, applying OSMO for a delightful finish.
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There's nothing quite like spotting tiny birds to stir up our hopes for spring! This charming quail family, crafted by Ross Paterson from Spalted Maple, has been finished with Wipe On Poly and adorned with bead eyes, making them look poised and ready for anything!
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We have received some remarkable entries for the President's Challenge starting this January, including a lovely Spalted Maple bowl made by Gary Kelly. Measuring 11 by 4 inches, this bowl is finished with wipe-on-poly, giving it a beautiful, subtle sheen. #fvwg #presidentschallenge #january
Every kitchen needs spoons and measuring spoons for essential cooking! Tom Wilson offers beautiful maple burl measuring spoons with a Wipe-on-Poly finish. Barry Lyon and Michael Hamilton-Clark provide maple spoons, finished with beeswax and oil. Splendid! #presidentschallenge #woodturning
Michael Hamilton-Clark crafted this charming thin-walled vessel from Birch wood. Treated with beeswax, it beautifully highlights the natural bark on the outside and features a soft green felt lining at the bottom.
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This super thin walled bowl was crafted by Eric Bergen. Created from Maple you can see the beautiful figure brought out by the lustrous sheen of Tung Oil.
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Dream of sunlit beaches with Ross Paterson's maple seashell. This 8" x 2" oyster shell features intricate carvings, a shimmering pearl, and vibrant dyes with delicate piercings. Its thinness, under 1/8", captures the coastal spirit. #SeasideEscape #Artisty #woodturners #fvwg #presidentschallenge
Ken Davidson presents a stunning natural edge bowl, featuring exceptionally thin walls. Crafted from black walnut, it measures 6 inches by 3 inches and boasts a beautiful finish with tung oil. #fvwg #presidentschallenge
Super thin turnings are often a tricky task, yet Gary Burns has done a marvelous job with these three bowl forms, one featuring a finial. Fashioned from cottonwood, they vary in size from 4x3 to 6x3 and remarkably did not require sanding. Absolutely delightful! #presidentschallenge #fvwg #june2025
The June Presidents Challenge tested our skills, requiring creations with walls no thicker than 1/8 inch, causing many splits. Dave Adamson successfully crafted two 6-inch goblets from birch and arbutus, finished with wipe-on-poly. Nicely done! #presidentschallenge
Eric Bergen created two sandblasted turnings from Grand Fir, finished with Tung Oil. The vase is 3" x 4" and the hollow vessel is 4.5" x 2.5", showcasing how wood appearance changes with different shapes. #presidentschallenge #sandblasted #fvwg
Charming and functional, this creation is crafted in the likeness of a sand dollar and includes a glass inset designed to accommodate a candle! Made from elm wood, its dimensions are 9 by 2.25 inches. Sandblasted by Gary Burns adds visual impact.
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Eric Bergen's grand fir bowl, beautifully crafted and sandblasted, measures 13 inches wide and 4 inches deep. Finished with Tung Oil, it's a "grand" piece for any sideboard or display!
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Gary Burns crafted a bowl with vibrant hues using alcohol dyes and a glossy finish. The sandblasted oak, combined with the dye, highlights the stunning depth of the wood grain.
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