Amboyna Burl Rollerball Pen
If you’re the person who picks up a run-of-the-mill throwaway pen for everyday use, you might also be the person who truly appreciates a finely-crafted writing instrument. Ted enjoys turning pens from rare and exotic hardwoods and selecting the right pen kit to complement and enhance the beauty of the wood. Consider, for example, this […]
Little Wooden Bowls
Ted had an idea for the upcoming tourist season and the Back Room Gallery show at Ptarmigan Arts, where he will be one of three local woodturners showcasing their work and talents for the month of July 2016. What about a collection of little wooden bowls, about six inches in diameter, with a food-safe finish so […]
Special Orders
Recently one of our repeat customers contacted us. He had admired a pepper mill in our Store and asked if Ted could turn a salt shaker to match it. This is exactly the type of challenge that Ted enjoys. We welcome special orders, and Ted is glad to create custom pieces using the customer’s choice […]
Ted’s Woodshop at 2015 Holiday Craft Fairs
Once again we at Ted’s Woodshop are head over heels busy getting ready for two upcoming holiday craft fairs. We’d love to see you in Kenai at the high school Nov. 27 and 28 (Friday and Saturday) for the Peninsula Art Guild’s Kenai Arts and Crafts Fair. We’ll also be at the Homer Nutcracker Faire […]
“Into the Woods” — A Collaborative Show
For the month of September, Ted and two fellow Ptarmigan Arts woodworkers combined their talents in a collaborative show entitled “Into the Woods.” Joined by woodturner George Overpeck and master of marquetry and stone lamps Dan Fischer, Ted had the opportunity to showcase his work in the co-op’s Back Room Gallery display space, which is […]
Turned Wooden Stave Bowls
Turned wooden stave bowls are Ted’s specialty. Think of a barrel, which is basically a cylinder formed from vertical pieces of wood called staves. Now think of various combinations of woods that could be used in a bowl, the number of staves, the choice of height and width of the finished bowl, and whether to […]
Dizzy Bowls We Have Known and Loved
Over the past year, Ted created a series of Dizzy Bowls that sold almost as quickly as he could make them. Dizzy Bowls are segmented bowls that are constructed, starting at the top, from a series of rings. The process is time-consuming and requires meticulous accuracy in cutting and laminating the various woods that make […]
Ambrosia Maple Natural Edge Bowl
Occasionally a piece of wood will reveal an element of surprise. Such was the case for an ambrosia maple natural edge bowl that Ted recently turned. He expected a lot of beautiful figuring and an interesting pattern at the base of the bowl. What he didn’t know was that this bowl would follow the theme […]