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George Saridakis
Groton, MA
Turning and Sculpting a Lidded Box
In the first part of his presentation, George will discuss all the turning and sculpting tools, as well as chucking mechanisms he uses, including commentary on how this has evolved over the years. Secondly he will demonstrate and discuss key turning techniques and address lid fit issues including the tables used to measure fit requirements. Thirdly, he will briefly discuss using a vector graphics program to create designs, and then demonstrate the basic cutting approach used, and how ornament creation can be used to practice these techniques. Participants will be invited to try scrollsawing an ornament. Lastly he will discuss finishing techniques.
George is a self-taught craftsman who always wanted to work with
wood. He finally realized this dream while making furniture for his
Groton home. His desire to continue developing his woodworking skills
led him to woodturning, and later to wood sculpture. In 2000, he was
juried into the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen and shortly
thereafter left a 29 year career in hi-tech to live his dream and work
wood. George use a lathe, scrollsaw, and rotary carving tools to
create intricately sculpted designs. These include boxes with
delicately sculpted lids, vases inspired by Ikebana style flower
arranging, and framed sculptured rounds which are hollowed to allow
light and shadow to enhance the design. George also makes thin
delicate ornaments and his signature is the smooth lustrous finish
people love to touch! George's designs are inspired by art from
various cultures and nature.
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