Recent content by Mike Gibson

It was supposed to be held in Atlanta this year which meant l could sleep in my own bed every night, but things did not work out and they moved it to Tampa, which is about an 8 hour drive but is pretty down there if a little hot this time of year. It really is a show not to be missed, one where...

Anyone on this site going to the AAW Symposium in Tampa next week ?

Thank you all for your comments. Michael

This vessel was turned by Michael with surface embellishing by Cynthia. Bradford Pear, pyroengraving, India Ink 6.5"h x 5.5" w C & C always welcomed. Cheers guys! C&M

Thank you all for your comments. Richard turning and constructing the teapot takes me around a week and then Cynthia's pyro takes around the same time. We sell them to whoever wants them, the one pictured is now in John Hills private collection. Michael

Love em.

This is one of our newer teapots, Watch out Wedgwood! Turned and carved from Bradford Pear by Michael. Pyro-engraved, textured and color by Cynthia.Thanks for looking, C&C always welcome. Michael

Thank you all for your kind comments. I wish l could find the time to comment more on work l see online, but l do visit every day and check out everybodys work. Cheers Michael.

Madrigal Cynthia and I created this piece for the POP Invitational Exhibition, Harmony. Turned from Bradford Pear and embellished with pyro-engraving. The largest is approximately 3” dia. Thanks for taking the time to view and look forward to your comments. Michael & Cynthia.

Madrigal Cynthia and I created this piece for the POP Invitational Exhibition, Harmony. Turned from Bradford Pear and embellished with pyro-engraving. The largest is approximately 3” dia. Thanks for taking the time to view and look forward to your comments. Michael & Cynthia.

Terry, thank you for your input, when l buff Microcrystalline wax with a wheel l do it very gently as it does not take much to bring up a shine. To help Vic a bit more on buffing if he uses lacquer or similar finish and unless Chestnut Finishes are different you have to wait until it cures and...

CHJ, I have never used the Chestnut brand and l do not think it is available here in the States as l said l use the Renaissance Wax which says on the can Dries hard instantly, buff gently. I apply and buff with a cloth and then buff with the final buffing wheel. If as you say Chestnut...

Vic, Micro-Crystalline Wax does not behave like other waxes and will not melt and blend. With the Micro-Crystalline wax you do not wait to buff, it tells you on the can how to apply. Another advantage is it does not show water spots either. Michael

Vic, I use the Beall system and like it a lot. One little tip l can give is forget using the wax as it will dull in a short period of time. Instead l use Renaissance (Micro-Crystalline) Wax Polish, expensive but goes a long long way. Like Marmite use sparingly and with a light buff comes up...

Nev, I cut the handles out on a bandsaw and carve if it is going to be on the thin side to avoid short gain breakage l look for a piece of grain that follows the shape of the handle like you may find in a crotch. Michael