I make and sell a lot of low wide rim bowls and plates. Most of them are around 10″ in diameter and 3/4″ to 1-1/2″ tall. I needed to
find a GOOD LOOKING low cost plate display stand that I could ship with things I sell on Etsy.
I wanted a “minimalist” stand that would visually get out of the way and let my artwork shine thru. I looked around on Amazon and the web. I rejected the big ugly clear plastic and wooden stands that are ubiquitous on the web. I also reject anything that looked to cheap and crappy.
I found some metal stands that fit the bill. I ordered some of them from Amazon and tried them out. Here is what I found. Continue reading Plate Display Stands→
I always recommend “AnchorSeal CLASSIC” when people ask me about Green Wood Sealer!
It is manufactured by UC Coatings in Buffalo, NY. They manufacture two versions of the stuff.
1. AnchorSeal Classic for …, Woodturning Blanks, …
2. AnchorSeal 2 for … A more environmentally friendly version of AnchorSeal Classic.
I DO NOT like AnchorSeal 2. AnchorSeal Classic works better on logs and blanks for Woodturning. Most turners seem to agree with me. Continue reading Green Wood Sealer→
Anyone who has ever been to my studio knows that I love to hang things up with RG45 Gas Welding Rod. I keep a good supply of it on hand and use it for all kinds of things. Continue reading RG45 Gas Welding Rod→
My students asked me to recommend some paint brushes. Like the ones I use in my studio for
acrylic painting with the lathe running. Brushes that are not kids junk. Reasonably good quality,
not to expensive. Continue reading Paint Brushes & Acrylic Paint→
Meta Description: Carl recommends Blick brand masking tape from Dick Blick on the web. It is a bit on the thin side but it works good and the price is reasonable.
I use a lot of masking tape in my studio. I use it to masking off things when painting. I also use it to protect delicate edges on hollow from rims, etc when sanding.
It is hard to find good masking tape locally at a reasonable price. I started using Blick brand masking tape from Dick Blick on the web (www.dickblick.com) last year.
I like it. The price is reasonable. Yea, it is a bit thin and feels cheap. But, it works good. The glue is good. I often leave it on pieces for days or even weeks and have not run into any problems removing it. I find myself using this tape more and more often rather than purple or blue masking tape. Continue reading Good Cheap Masking Tape→
Meta Description: Carl uses West System 5 minute epoxy. He is saving money and he likes the West System stuff a lot better than the ubiquitous 2 part syringes from local hardware store.
