Dan Mooney
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Interesting how he turns these with only one end supported on the lathe.
http://www.dump.com/japanesedoll/
http://www.dump.com/japanesedoll/
Wow thanks for posting that link Dan never knew of these. As Bill says talent there.
I was fascinated by the painting and how there is no bleed on the lines. Wonder how the ink/paint is constituted to prevent bleed or do you think there is finish applied first.
Anyone have an idea of the type of wood and its hardness?
I love this kind of genuine local art/craft and have purchased a fair bit from various countries in my past travels. Only problem becomes what to do with it.
Got me thinking if a guy like this has an apprentice that will keep this going into the future.
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Waiting to have Stuart chime in on this very interesting video. Thanks Dan.
Wow thanks for posting that link Dan never knew of these. As Bill says talent there.
I was fascinated by the painting and how there is no bleed on the lines. Wonder how the ink/paint is constituted to prevent bleed or do you think there is finish applied first.
Anyone have an idea of the type of wood and its hardness?
I love this kind of genuine local art/craft and have purchased a fair bit from various countries in my past travels. Only problem becomes what to do with it.
Got me thinking if a guy like this has an apprentice that will keep this going into the future.
I wonder how long that gentleman has sat there, year after year, turning the same thing over and over... I do not think I could do that, even if I had the talent
Ahh, the Kokeishi dolls.... it's fascinating watching him work with only a can like chuck on the one end... it's an interesting tool that he uses also... with some kind of hook in the end of it... his lathe looks like just the motor part, no change in speed or spindle, just a motor.
I've read that some of those dolls from some of the more re-known turners can go for pretty big $$. I want to try one some day, but haven't yet... I do pattern some of my pepper mills after them.
According to Wikipedia, the woods are cherry or dogwood... the cherry for hardness and the dogwood for softer woods.