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  1. Twisted Pear Vase

    Twisted Pear Vase

    This 9-inch tall vase was turned from a block of Pear. The upper portion was turned-off center to create the three-sided twist and brim. Textured black rings were added to provide contrast with the beautiful wood. If you look closely you can see a glint from the 2-inch diameter glass liner...
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    • Album: Twisted Turnings - Horais
  2. Maple Twist Bowl

    Maple Twist Bowl

    This 8-inch diameter bowl was turned from a block of Maple. A three-point multi-axis approach was used to turn a twist on the upper half of the bowl. Textured areas were added in the ring on the lower circular half and on the bowl's triangular rim. Gold embellishments added the final touches...
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    • Album: Twisted Turnings - Horais
  3. Maple Twist Bowl - Top View

    Maple Twist Bowl - Top View

    This top view shows how the three-point multi-axis twist creates a triangular opening in the otherwise circular bowl. Only the upper half of the bowl is twisted. You can see the textured black rim of the bowl and the gold embellishments
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    • Album: Twisted Turnings - Horais
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    Video on Turning a Half-Twist Bowl

    I've posted a number of images of my half-twist bowls on the photo gallery. The process I use to make these is a combination of on-center and off-center (multi-axis) techniques. Recently I've gotten some comments suggesting I make a video on how to turn these shapes. Here's a link to my...
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