I have written some notes about the techniques and materials I use. There is a 'Hopefully Helpful Hints' page for each gallery.
Gallery 1: Traditional Turning
How to avoid a bump in the centre of a bowl
or platter.
Gallery 2: Water based paints and coloured wax
The sequence you need to use and how to
overcome some problems.
Gallery 3: Glass beads
How to attach beads and a bit about
design.
Gallery 4: Inlay Work
How to prepare the piece - mixing the inlay
- turning and finishing the piece.
Gallery 5: Embroidery
Techniques using embroidery silks - curve
stitching and spiral patterns.
Gallery 6: Piercing
Patterns for piercing - techniques -
equipment - turning it thin enough!
Gallery 7: Colouring with an Air brush
Masking your work - mixing the colour as
you go - preventing colour 'bleeding' - equipment