Welcome to Paul’s woodturning gallery. Are you are looking for a unique piece of woodturning for a gift? Or just planning to indulge yourself? Visit Paul’s woodturning store to see currently available stock. The turned wooden bowls, platters, vases and other items on this page are examples of some of Paul’s work. Some of these pieces may have already sold and are no longer be available. However, Paul may be able to create another piece along similar lines if you were to request it.
Styles and subjects
The eclectic mix of styles and techniques reflect Paul’s approach to woodturning. Similarly, He enjoys experimentation as part of the creative process and creating individual pieces of turned work. Along with simple turned wood, Paul likes to incorporate colour and texture. Similarly, he incorporates various surface treatments, along with other media such as metals and other things. There aren’t really any limits to the combinations or if there are, Paul hasn’t found them yet!
Wood selection
There are so many different species of wood which are suitable for turning on the lathe. Many grow within the shores of the UK along with many more found overseas. These days, most people have a better understanding of the global environment and how we as inhabitants continue to affect it. Specifically with this in mind, Paul tries to focus mainly on native grown timber for the majority of his work.
Paul does have a moderate amount of “old stock” imported timber. Some of which obtained from clearances of other turners workshops or auctions and is decades old. It would be a shame to waste these and doing so wouldn’t change what happened in the past so he continues to use these, along with the occasional purchase of “new stock” imported wood obtained from sustainable sources through reputable suppliers. He uses these to produce some of the more exotic characterful pieces seen in his woodturning gallery.
Availability
If you would like to see any item of Paul’s turned wood in person, then ask Paul for details of forthcoming exhibitions or arrange a visit.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for here in Paul’s woodturning gallery, he is always happy to discuss commissions and special orders. The nature of wood may impose limitations on how quickly certain items can be produced. It takes time to dry wood fully and best results are obtained when the process isn’t rushed so don’t leave it to the last minute! Never the less, to aid with production of orders at short notice, Paul does keep a stock of dry wood which is ready to use for some projects. as a result, it is possible to create some pieces at short notice. Perhaps there is something on one of the other woodturning pages you like and want something similar made?