Emily Ford graduated from Utah State University, where she studied history, folklore, and photography. She lives in Clearfield, UT, with her husband, 6 children, 2 cats and 2 dogs. She has been turning wood since 2015 and loves wood turning as a folk-art with a rich history and typically passed on from one person to the next. She loves the woodturning community and the friends she has gained, and enjoys spending time in her shop, turning and singing along to whatever is playing on the radio. To learn more about Emily, you can follow her on Instagram @sheturnswood.
Captive Ring Baby Rattles and Spinning Tops
This demonstration will guide participants through creating spinning tops and captive ring baby rattles, perfect warm-ups for spindle turning. Starting with tool selection and spindle turning techniques, emphasis will be placed on mastering beads and coves, key elements of woodturning. The first project will cover efficient tool movements to turn simple spinning tops quickly, while the second will introduce the process of crafting safe, beautifully finished captive ring baby rattles.
HANDS-ON: Turn a Simple Vase
Beginning with wood selection and blank preparation, the session then moves into turning techniques that emphasize clean lines and balanced forms. Along the way, the influence of the Golden Ratio on design aesthetics will be explored. By considering proportions and curves, a twig pot will be crafted that functions well and embodies harmonious design. Various chucking methods with be discussed and shown.
