Jar Lids

[JohnU]

I was chosen this year to do a demo "Casting for the Woodturner" at the AAW symposium in June. My problem was I cast but rarely keep them so I've been working to make a few visual examples for the demo. I've always been facilitated with Dick Sing's inlay work and jar lids. I gave him a call and mentioned my intent of making some. He extended a warm invite to come hang out in his shop, which I took full advantage of (like always). I've made a few lids but never with inlays so the day was a learning opportunity. Dick is a tremendous turner and a great guy. After making the wood lid with resin inlay at his shop, I came home and made the resin lid with wood inlay at mine. He also showed me how he makes his wooden eggs. I made one there but have a hybrid blank ready for my next so that will be for a later post. Thanks!

 

[howsitwork]

a wonderful guy and gifted orator .

Had the privilege of meeting him on his uk " tour" at Alan Batty's seminar in about 2000 . Glad to know he is doing ok and still teaching . Is he any slimmer now he's semi retired ?

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice. I plan on making some wood jar lid covers and the wife fill the jars with hot chocolate mix for the holidays. Not as fancy as the resin inlays.

 

[mark james]

John, those are wonderful. I admire both, but the one on the right (Resin outer/double wood inlay inner) is just over-the-top artistry. I attended a demo where Dick used this technique on pocket watches and it was superb. Thanks for sharing!

 

[KenB259]

Nice, do you just glue the metal lid inside?

 

[JohnU]

Nice, do you just glue the metal lid inside?

Yes, with silicone. It stays flexible and holds very well.

 

[KMCloonan]

Those are beautiful!

 

[bsshog40]

Those are cool!!

 

[jttheclockman]

Absolutely cool!!!! The projects are endless. Amazing what the mind will think off. I always admired his birdhouse ornaments and modeled some of mine after his. I really would to revisit that avenue again.

 

[JohnU]

Thank you, if you're interested in seeing the man at work and his creativity search "Dick Sing" at YouTube. There are several videos of him showing how to make jar lids, eggs, wood marbles, inlays, and more. He also has a bunch of books out on making wood pocket watches, bird houses, pens and more. He's a wealth of knowledge and creativity, and a real down to earth fun guy to hang out with.

 

[NJturner]

Nice! I see a new idea to me on the horizon for holiday gifts!! Thanks for sharing.

Kevin

 

[bugradx2]

Thanks so much for sharing this! Beautiful work by you both!

 

[randyrls]

I have made coin banks from Mason jars and a funnel shaped top with a hole in it. Makes it easy to dump coins.