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Pretty Woman Zipper Vase is the first in a series of vases with a zipper. The idea came about as a design opportunity when the drying wood vase developed a serious crack. I was not able to give up on the vase because I saw something special developing. I placed the vase on a shelf for several months where I could see it every day. Then one day the solution came to me. I would finish the vase with a zipper. Creative Process The creative process fascinates me on how an ide

This piece is part of my series of zippered vases. Teenager Zipper Vase is colorful and quirky just as many teenagers express themselves in fashion. This Vase is a part of a series of vases that feature a zipper and other elements about fashion and female themes. Teenager Zipper Vase is the third in a series of vases with zippers. The idea for this series started with Pretty Woman which was an accidental design opportunity. The idea came from finding a solution to a crack ap

Zipper Vases Honorable Mention at the Totally Turning Symposium 2016.  This is a prestigious award at an annual woodworker event in Saratoga, NY.  Twisted Sister, Skinny Jeans and Biker Chick receive recognition in the Instant Gallery. Three sister wood vase were exhibited in the Instant Gallery. They are handmade on a lathe, carved and painted.  Biker Chick Zipper Vase features a zipper, steel studs and findings. This vase captures the Harley Davidson motorcycle culture. Ski

Skinny Jeans WOW Cover gets TheWOWS.com cover February 9 2016. This is where Woodturning artists worldwide share ideas and support each other. Each day a judge picks a piece for the Cover Page. Skinny Jeans WOW Cover is one of several pieces in my zipper series celebrating female fashion. The first in the series is Pretty Woman. The concept developed from a problem that occurred when the vase split. I saw this as a design opportunity and painted the exterior black wi

Zipper Series Skinny Jeans is the fourth piece in my zipper series. Here I am able to achieve the denim look and texture on wood. This Vase is a part of a series of vases that feature a zipper and other elements about fashion and female themes. The idea for this series started with Pretty Woman.  The idea came by finding a solution to a crack in the finished vase.  Too pretty to be delegated to the firewood pile I would need to find a solution. Out of the blue I had the idea

Zipper Series This piece is part of my series of zippered vases. The Teenager Zipper Vase is colorful and quirky just as many teenagers express themselves in fashion. This vase features a zipper and other elements about fashion and female themes. This Vase is a wood art sculpture that involves several techniques that include turning, carving and painting. I enjoy making a statement with my art. The Teenager Zipper Vase is the third piece in the series. The idea for this ser

Pretty Woman Zipper Vase is one on my favorite pieces and the first in the zipper series.   A large and beautiful vase developed a crack from top to bottom.  Needles to say this is very upsetting and I put the vase on the shelf.  One day it came to me to add a zipper and take advantage of the design opportunity.  Very happy with the result I decided to continue to develop the zipper concept with a series of feminine forms. The Creative Process It fascinates me how an idea can