Robert Gljddon
We had Robert Gliddon demonstrating for the first tonight, Robert showed us how he turns Japanese Kokeshi dolls.
Robert's demonstration.
Robert started turning the blank to the round.
Robert's demonstration.
Gradually shaping the the figure.
Robert's demonstration.
Proceeding to colour the figure.
Robert's demonstration.
The acrylic paint used by Robert to colour the figures.
Robert's demonstration.
The finished doll with hat and decoration.
Robert's demonstration.
Robert brought along some of his finished dolls to show us some style variations.
Roger Hutton
Our other demonstrator was Roger Hutton who demonstrated the fine art of thread chasing.
Roger's demonstration.
Getting the exact measurements when chasing threads is very important and he used a Vernia gauge to measure thee diameter.
Roger's demonstration.
Chasing the male thread.
Roger's demonstration.
Chasing the female thread.
Roger's demonstration.
Roger lubricated the wood to cut the threads easier.
Roger's demonstration.
Some of the tools Roger used to cut treads.
Roger's demonstration.
One of the boxes with threaded lid.
Roger's demonstration.
Another completed box.
