wood – Al the Turner

Oak Burl Wood Sculpture with Carving/Texturing and Embellishments

Alfred Schembri — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:15:18 +0000

A beautiful piece of Oak Burl was used for this exceptional piece. The natural shape of the kept and enhanced with different textures, carvings and several different colored dyes were applied. A gilt cream was also applied to the outside rim carving to highlight the darker green color underneath. The center and back of the burl were left in their natural color to show the beauty of the wood. Multiple coats of lacquer were applied to preserve the wood and the different embellishments. This piece will showcase very well and make a conversation piece whether displayed on a horizontal surface or hanging on a wall as a wall sculpture.

Textured Cherry Vase with Iridescent Paints and Finial

Alfred Schembri — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:33:54 +0000

This is a beautiful vase made from Cherry wood and was hollowed out to approximately 1/4″ wall thickness. This vase measures 5 inches in diameter by 11 inches tall. After the vase was turned, shaped and sanded both inside and outside, the outside was textured and painted with black lacquer. The colored portion of the vase was textured using pyrography method and iridescent paints were applied to make this texturing pop. A delicate finial, which is removable, was added to further enhance the beauty of this piece. Multiple coats of lacquer were applied to protect the wood and the paints. Whether displayed at home or given as a gift for a wedding, friend or a house warming, this vase will definitely make a statement.

Maple Platter with basket illusion

Alfred Schembri — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:58:27 +0000

This is a 14 inch Basket Illusion Maple Platter that has been turned, beaded, pyrographed, and a basket weave illusion pattern created with the use of various colors of India ink, which was applied to both the front and back. The back is a mirror image of the front. A basket weave pyrographed design joins the front and back patterns. Numerous hours of delicate pyrography makes this piece of art unique, After the design is created and drawn on the maple, each square is colored with India ink until the full spectrum of colors emerge. There are a total of 10,560 pyrographed squares. A clear Ultra Violet finish is applied to protect the wood and India ink. This platter can be displayed in many ways, whether on a stand or hanging on a wall. Definitely a conversation piece or else a unique gift for that special friend.