Vases and Vessels

These turned objects are typically shaped to resemble flower vases. They can be short or tall but have that distinctive vessel shape.

They can be make in many ways from hollowing to segmented to even inside-outside turnings.

		Making a Segmented Vase by Randy Rhine
In this photo tutorial, Randy Rhine shows how he makes a 2nd generation lamination feature ring and then uses it to make a segmented vase! The photography is really good and it's great to see how these special shapes are made when they are done with segmentation!

		End Grain Segmented Turnings by A.J. Golichowski
In this article, AJ looks back at these end grain segmented vases that he created over 25 years ago. He shows each step along the way to help interested people in taking this unusual concept further. At 90 years old, he won't be making any more and hopes that someone might experiment with the techniques that he devised and is so proud of, as he ought to be!!

		Turning a HUGE Vase by Brian MacIvoy
Brian is into "BIG"!! In this project, he starts with a 600 lb. birch log and turns it into a 60" tall, 1/16 wall thickness vase. Yes, it's an amazing thing to see!! This project is not for the faint of heart!! Each time I see it, I'm in awe!!

	Turned Floral Flask by Wood Magazine
Fashion a handsome canteen-shape vase that combines both solid stock and beautifully figured veneer.

	Start to Finsh - Cherry Burl Vessel by Peter Asselyn
In this photo tutorial, Peter mounts one coarse looking burl with branches and all on his lathe. He shows how he turns it to shape and then shows a couple of shots of his captured hollowing tool. He ultimately hollows it all out and shows us how he jamb chucks it to finish the bottom. He ebonizes the burl as the final step.

Woodturning Vases and Vessels Projects by Ellis Hein

Turn an Inside Out Vase by Ellis Hein

This vase uses the Inside Out technique.

Ellis says, "I build a blank from four billets, stick them together with double sided tape and cut a depression that will form the hollow interior. I then pull the blank apart, turn the pieces 180� and glue them together. I mount this block on the lathe and cut the exterior. As I cut the external shape, I create four openings or windows to the interior where the interior curves intersect with the outer surface."

	Turning Hollow Vessels by Bill Haskell
This project is a list of steps to take in turning a vase. The real value in this project is the image of the homemade turning tools at the bottom of the page. If you're interested in making your own hand held hollow tools, check it out.

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