What is Turned Art

The joys of turning art can be experienced by anyone with good hand-eye coordination, a decent level of artistic skill, and hours of practice. But what is turned art and how does one accomplish such a task? There are many types of turned art applications. This article will focus on one of the most popular types - wood turning.

Wood turning simply means that an individual turns the wood in order to carve, cut, and create a desirable shape or pattern. For instance, using wood turning a hobbyist can make decorative table legs, door frames, bowls, wooden pens, and other types of crafts from various types of wood.

Although it takes years to fully master all of the techniques necessary to be an expert wood turner, those interested in the activity can get started after learning some basic rules and gathering the proper tools in order to turn their dreams into a reality.

Before beginning any wood turning project, it is essential to gather certain. These include:

• A face shield to protect yourself from flying debris while turning

• Good dust protection to avoid becoming sick from an accumulation of dust particles

• A well ventilated area in which to practice your craft

• The right tools for the project at hand

• The proper piece of wood for the job

• Patience

Dust protection is one of the most essential elements of any wood turner, whether they are skilled or beginners. Protection includes filters, respirators and dust collectors.

The tools that a wood turner will need include a lathe, which is the machine used to hold and turn the wood and various spindle gouges, which are used to turn items like bowls and chair legs.

So whether an individual is interested in creating a few decorative bowls, or any of the myriad projects that can be conjured by the imagination, wood turning can serve as an excellent way to harness creativity.