Welcome
Welcome to the site of Greg Kent, wood turner and sculptor. Fine art created by nature, revealed by a master craftsman.
About Us
Natures fragility and strength
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 him.
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.
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 hollow form in honey
£800.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted hollow form with 2mm thick walls measuring 15 cm by 15 cm.
Lace oak vase in it's natural colour
£1,000.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25cm by 25cm.
Lace oak vase in Autumnal Colours
£1,200.00
(£20.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25cm by 12cm. It sits on a lignum vitae base.
Lace oak vase in white
£1,000.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25cm by 10 cm.
Ebonised Lace oak hollow form
£500.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 12cm by 12 cm.
Ebonised Lace oak hollow form
£800.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 20 cm by 15 cm.
Natural Edge Ebonised Lace oak hollow form
£1,000.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak vase. The walls are 2mm thick and it measures 25 cm by 15 cm.
Lace oak Maple Leaf
£800.00
(£10.00 shipping)
Sandblasted lace oak leaf. The piece is 2mm thick and it measures 25 cm by 25 cm.