Beano came to help in the office today. He showed me some stuff on illustrator, then we stacked wood. He made a GIF.
[vimeo http://vimeo.com/35736210 w=700&h=380] "I am a woodturner/inventor/teacher with 35 years at the lathe," says Soren Berger. "I hope you enjoy a small glimpse into making one of my shades."
Extraordinary to watch him make a beautiful, delicate lampshade out of one lump of wood. Like a moth coming out of its chrysalis. If I had a workshop, a kick-arse lathe is one of the first things I'd get (plus some lessons).
Find out more at facebook.com/woodturning.
And speaking of craftsmanship, Dylan Thomas wrote this, which, well, make your own mind up but I think we'll agree...
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In My Craft or Sullen Art BY DYLAN THOMAS
In my craft or sullen art Exercised in the still night When only the moon rages And the lovers lie abed With all their griefs in their arms, I labour by singing light Not for ambition or bread Or the strut and trade of charms On the ivory stages But for the common wages Of their most secret heart.
Not for the proud man apart From the raging moon I write On these spindrift pages Nor for the towering dead With their nightingales and psalms But for the lovers, their arms Round the griefs of the ages, Who pay no praise or wages Nor heed my craft or art.
AJ Fosik works mainly with wood. I've written about him before. It's bonkers stuff. These are updated pics though. Found this on BOOOOOOOOOM. Click the pic to see the rest, or click here to see Fosik's full Flickr stream (trust me, it's worth it).