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A Buyer's Guide To Purchasing Hand Turned Wood Bowls And Vessels

by John Ellis

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 <a href="http://laubworkshop.com">hand turned wood bowls and vessels</a> 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 an artisan is creating a hand turned piece it means that they have used a lathe to rotate a piece of lumber. While the piece is rotating, the artisan uses hand tools that can change the shape of the piece and turn it from a block into a beautiful bowl or other wooden item. It can take a lot of skill and practice to turn a piece of a tree into something beautiful.

There are many different types of lumber that can be used. Some are harder than others and may be more resistant to damage. Certain species of trees are also found in certain areas of the world and may look quite beautiful and exotic. It is also common to see pieces that are made from spalted lumber. Spalting is caused by a fungus and can cause beautiful color variations and patterns that are often quite desirable.

You should decide whether you want to serve food in the wooden items or if you want them to simply serve a decorative function. There are many waxes and pastes that can be used to change a piece's color, to bring out it's grain or to add shine or a silky texture. Not all of these can be used if you will serve food from a particular vessel. Asking the person who made the piece should tell you quite quickly if you can use a piece to serve food.

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.

When people begin to collect turned pieces they may be amazed at some of the prices that pieces can bring. Prices for pieces can vary quite a bit. If a well-known craftsman has worked on a piece it will usually come with a higher price tag. Also, some pieces involve a massive amount of work either during the turning stage or to give a particular finish. If you want to find affordable pieces look for ones by lesser-known craftsmen.

Finding pieces can be difficult especially if you have never tried to buy them before. If you are just starting your search you may find it easier if you ask people where they purchased their wooden pieces. Art galleries may have them for sale but not every gallery will specialize in wooden items.

Of course, once you have a piece you will need to find out how to look after it properly. Make sure to find out what products were used to finish it and what you should use once you have it at home. That way it will continue to look beautiful for many years to come.



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Title: A Buyer's Guide To Purchasing Hand Turned Wood Bowls And Vessels
Author: John Ellis
Email: nathanwebster335@live.com
Keywords: hand turned wood bowls and vessels
Word Count: 577
Category: Hobbies
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