🎨 Welcome to Marc Adams School of Woodworking!🎨
🎥 Ralph Buschbacher from Carmel, Indiana conducted a week-long course on innovative decorative turning techniques, primarily aimed at platters and dishes. Students engaged in eight unique projects, where they focused on experimenting with various decorative methods, including wood burning, resin inlays using shells, and different paint effects. The course provided an extensive range of supplies, allowing for individual creativity to flourish. There was a particular emphasis on utilizing acrylic and metallic paints, trying out spray painting, and incorporating diverse inlays. Tailored for turners seeking to elevate their craft, the class taught a fusion of techniques to help each student develop a distinct personal style.
💡 Highlights from this Workshop:
• Begin with an informative overview before immersing yourself in hands-on decorating projects.
• Explore resin inlays, spray-paint base coats, and utilize various paints to achieve distinct finishes, such as the captivating "crackle" effect.
• Learn to skillfully integrate molding paste and gold leaf into your creations.
• Practice the art of pyrography and master crafting custom pen tips,
• Use a grinder for creative effects-even with a spinning lathe.
• Prioritize safety with a primary focus on decoration rather than technical turning.
• Students aim to leave with 6 to 10 heirloom projects.
📖 Meet the Instructor!
Ralph Buschbacher has been working with wood all his life. He started making furniture at a young age and became an accomplished woodworker. He eventually turned to woodturning as well and now specializes in decorating platters, bowls, and spindle turnings. His work incorporates multiple methods of surface enhancement, and he has developed numerous innovative techniques. His signature styles incorporate combinations of pyrography, resin inlays, gold leaf, staining, India ink, acrylic paint, and interference paint to create beautiful and unique heirloom pieces. Ralph has won numerous awards and prizes for his work. He is also a passionate teacher. In addition to his skills with wood, he is a Professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a martial arts instructor. He has taught nationally and internationally in both fields and has been recognized for his teaching abilities. He brings the same organized and easy-to-understand style to his fine arts teaching. Ralph currently lives in Carmel, Indiana.
🔥 Elevate the Ordinary to the Extraordinary:
Why settle for the basics when you can jazz it up? Consider enrolling in a class at Marc Adams School of Woodworking! It's all about taking your craft to new heights.
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