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Have you been thinking that your finishes could be a bit better? Or that the way you have been applying them may not be the best approach?  Or really don’t know what type of finish to select for any given project? 

Well you’re in luck as this month our WGNC demonstrators will review several different types of finishes, a set of criteria to select a finish, how to prepare for finishing and how to apply a few different types of finishes.

This demonstration will explore:

• Questions to consider for selecting finishes

• Basic preparations considerations

• Introduction on a Finishes Selection Tree

• How to apply a few different finishes

  • CA finishes

  • Blended oil finishes

  • Beall Buffing system finish

Steve Criscenzo is an accomplished woodturner with 15 years of turning experience. Over the last several years his focus has shifted to creating artistic pieces often including multiple materials into his work.  He has presented numerous demonstrations on woodturning techniques and has had his work offered in local galleries.  Steve is a past president of WGNC and currently serves on the WGNC Board in an advisory capacity.  Steve  can be reached through his Instagram account @Steve_C_Woodturning and his YouTube channel Steve Criscenzo Woodturning.

Email: steve.criscenzo@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevecriscenzowoodturning9828

As a self taught woodturner, Michael’s passion for woodworking began in his Junior High School woodshop class. His passion for creating with wood progressed into woodturning when he purchased his first lathe in 2017. Since then he has explored multiple aspects of turning from resin casting, stabilizing, upcycling broken skateboards, hollow forms and most recently basket illusion. 

For more information about Michael and his work, please visit his website or Instagram page. 

Email: michael.earley@gmail.com

Website: www.michaelearleyart.com  
Instagram: www.instagram.com/socojoco

Ted Ross
I have been interested in working with wood my whole life. My father was a master carpenter so this started my exposure at an early age.  My first experience with a wood lathe was in high school where I created as many pieces as time allowed and discovered I loved every minute of it!

Today I have my own shop and 3 lathes along with many many tools where I spend much of my time constantly experimenting creating new pieces. I started out turning mostly bowls but now I seem to wander on a daily basis to all kinds of creative projects on whatever’s been the latest to catch my eye or imagination.

I belong to the local North Carolina Woodturners Guild where I have served as the Program Director, Webmaster, Vice-President and am currently the President. 

Email: TedsTurnings@gmail.com

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TedsTurnings

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/teds_turnings/