Air Head

I’ve been thinking about incorporating an airbrush into my work myself. any tips on airbrushes ?

this one came out very nice

-- keeping myself entertained

Very nice, the color blends are beautiful. another very good piece.

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Looks beautiful, like its on fire. Very cool Joe. I’d be interested in how to air brush also. Man you have a lot of different skills, no wonder you am so dang good. Oh shucks that’s right shouldn’t be flattering, mmm….. let’s see. Nope can’t see anything wrong. Wish I could do that good. LOL. Thats it you’re too damn good. Stop it.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

just wondering, what’s your day job? If it’s not this (which i don’t think it is, you seem like a well rounded logical fellow, and as we know anyone trying to go into this as a business especially these days has gotta be crazy =)) I’m surprised by how quickly you get through these, especially with all the different layers you’re doing….your turnings are as professional as they come, they sing to my eyes every time i take a quick glance at the new projects…its a real inspiration cuz every piece just keeps getting better and better!

Looks like lava, a lava vase. Very nice. I like the color combinations and the subtle blending.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Thats great Joe, I think the color is beautiful, and your start with the air brush is on a good note. I wonder what your using for an airbrush? I have an Iwata brand that will produce down to a human hair and up to 1/2 inch wide. But for this type of work a Pasche VL would be better, both are dual action airbrushes. I notice your getting a lot of questions in the other comments about it. I want to send you a picture of a ceramic vase I have, I think it would give you some ideas to try that you’ll like. Talk with you soon, great job!!!!

-- Dan Wiggins

Dan, I ended up purchasing the Paasche VL. It is a fairly basic set complete with 3 needles and tips, color cup, 2 color jars, a holder, and the air hose. Iwata make some great airbrushes too. I picked mine up from Dick Blick while visiting family last weekend.

Chris, my day job is sales and marketing for a marketing innovations and printing company. Turning and finishing just seam to come quickly and naturally to me. This piece took about 3-4 hours from start to finish.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Once again a very impressive turning.

Joe, this is another gorgeous piece. I remain amazed at your level of expertise and the different styles that you are able to accomplish given the relatively short time that you have been turning.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

Very, very cool Joe! Another whole new dimension. Simply beautiful. Like Scott, I continue to be amazed at how quickly your turning has developed. You have a real gift.

Thanks for posting this piece.

-- Martin, Kansas

Very nice, like burnished leather. :)

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Very nice, and elegant. Turning is the only forte of woodworking that I have never delved into. One of these years I will break down and purchase a lathe to try it out. Beautiful stuff.

-- 3rd generation craftsman ~ www.passionforwoodworking.com

What can I say that hasn’t been said? Except, I would have named it “Sunrise”.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

cherry sunburst is what it looks like to me !

-- keeping myself entertained

Very interesting finish Joe, Great shape.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python