Claude Godcharles
Charles X style Gueridon Table
Wood: Madrone Burl, Manzanita Burl, Bird's Eye Maple
Finish: Shellac, Wipe-on poly
Size: 22" dia. x 29" H
Vase of Catalpa wood
Wood: Catalpa
Finish: Beeswax/mineral oil
Technique: Turning with hook tool
Size: 8" Dia x 20" H
Inspiration: " I wanted to try new techniques for deep hollowing on the lathe using gouges and hook tools instead of scrapers."
Michelle's Mirror
Wood: Cherry
Finish: Shellac
Size: 16" x 16" x 2"
Technique: Bridle joint, router pattern
Inspiration: "A friend needed a small wall mirror for her massage studio, it needed to have doors to hide the mirror when not needed."
Stickley Arts and Craft lamp
Wood: White oak, copper, mica
Finish: Dye, shellac, wipe-on varnish
Technique: Dowels, biscuits
Size: 12 in 10 in 18 in
Inspiration: "This lamp was used as a class project at the Palo Alto Adult School. It is adapted from a Stickley design from the 1930's."
Screen (2 x 4 Contest
Wood: 2 X 4 Fir plank
Inspiration: "BAWA's 2 x 4 contest: what can you make with a 2 x 4 from the local lumber yard?
