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Welcome to the site of Greg Kent, wood turner and sculptor. Fine art created by nature, revealed by a master craftsman.
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Directors Choice at the Crafts Council's Collect Open Exhibitor 2023
Natures fragility and strength
Greg, in his studio.
These are unique pieces with only a limited number being produced each year. There is a selection of his exhibition pieces below that are for sale. If they have sold or you would like to commission something similar please contact Greg.
The Process
Greg works hard to collect wood from local tree surgeons that would have been used as fire wood. The wood is then 'turned green', this means whilst it is still wet. The shape of the object depends on the wood and/or what has been commissioned. The wood is then turned to a thickness of 2mm and allowed to dry.
Turning
The wood is then turned green with the shape of the object being turned from the inside.
Turning
Once the shape has been turned on the inside a light is inserted . This helps judge the final thickness of the piece as the outside is turned.
Sandblasting
When dry the wood is sandblasted. This has the effect of removing the soft spring growth leaving a lace like effect. This can only be done with oak which has medullary rays which go across the growth rings.
The Finish
The oak is often left with a natural finish, it can be ebonised or various colour stains are used if they enhance the appearance of the wood and the grain.
Wood turned art
Greg has spent years perfecting this technique. In fact, there is only one other person in the world producing similar sort of work
Lace oak vase in an earth stain.
£1,200.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 21cm by 17cm.
Lace oak vase in it's natural colour
£600.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 20cm by 20cm.
Lace oak bowl with ragged natural edge
£1,500.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak bowl with natural edge. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 29cm by 33cm by 20.
Ebonised Lace oak hollow form
£400.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 17 cm by 15 cm.
Ebonised Lace oak Tea Pot
£1,200.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak Tea Pot .The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 20 cm by 20cm. It wa spart of the Tea and Imperial Tea Service exhibited at the Crafts Council Collect Open.
Earth Coloured Lace oak Tea Pot
£1,200.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak tea pot .The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25cm by 20cm.
Lace oak Maple Leaf
£400.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak leaf. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 25 cm by 25 cm.
Lace oak Natural Ceiling Light
£1,000.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak ceiling light. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 25 cm by 15 cm.
Lace oak Natural Ceiling Light
£1,000.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak ceiling light. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 22 cm by 15 cm.
Lace oak Bowl with natural edge
£500.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted ebonised lace oak bowl. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 18 cm by 15 cm