AATurning

Woodturning, Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Wood Art

Montvale, New Jersey On Etsy since 2014

397 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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AATurning

Woodturning, Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Wood Art

Montvale, New Jersey | 397 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Welcome to AA Turning. Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Wood Art, Colored Pencil Jewelry, Wood Sculpture, all items are handcrafted by me on a wood lathe and the studio bench. I am delighted to share with you my addiction to make lumps of wood into beautiful objects for your home. These include utilitarian Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Bangles, Wood Bracelets and more. Hope you enjoy your visit and thanks for looking. Please visit again soon as I am always creating new items and adding them to my store. Let me know if you are interested in having a custom piece made as I do accept commissions.

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Last updated on Jun 30, 2019

Welcome to AA Turning. Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Wood Art, Colored Pencil Jewelry, Wood Sculpture, all items are handcrafted by me on a wood lathe and the studio bench. I am delighted to share with you my addiction to make lumps of wood into beautiful objects for your home. These include utilitarian Wood Bowls, Wood Jewelry, Bangles, Wood Bracelets and more. Hope you enjoy your visit and thanks for looking. Please visit again soon as I am always creating new items and adding them to my store. Let me know if you are interested in having a custom piece made as I do accept commissions.

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About AATurning

Sales 397
On Etsy since 2014
  • Wood lathe cutting tools. The lathe turns the wood at high speed and the tool is carefully moved into position.
  • Carving and piercing tools are used in secondary decoration procedures.
  • Small part of my wood inventory. Often wood is found along the road from storms or tree trimming.
  • Shaping a piece on the lathe. The wood is turning at 400 to 3000RPM as the tool is carefully moved to shape the wood.
  • Work in progress. Often the lathe is used to produce the preliminary shape. Then the secondary work begins.

Artist Profile and why I do this.

Alan Adler has a graduate degree in Design from Pratt Institute. I am the founder of Source Packaging and Cases by Source dedicated to producing custom packaging for industry. I took up wood turning in 2009. I have received awards at regional competitions and international recognition from peers from “The World of Wood Turners." I am represented in galleries in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
More information can be found at www.aaturning.com and Facebook.com/aaturning.

Artist Statement

For many years I was searching for a material and process to reconnect with my design roots and personal creative expression. Always drawn to wood and furniture building, I discovered woodturning by accident one day wandering through an art exhibition. I noticed a wood art piece that fascinated me. It was made by a famous wood turner and was priced at several thousand dollars. At that moment, I decided that I had to learn the process so I could perhaps create an object like the one in front of me. Within six months I took some lessons and purchased my first lathe. Nothing measures up to the excitement and discovery of peeling away layers of wood and exposing hidden treasures in grain, texture and color. Many woodturners describe this process as an addiction to turning wood. There is no middle ground here... total commitment or no interest. So now after thousands of hours of practicing I am able to share my art with you.

I have been fortunate to have met, studied and received advice and encouragement from many of the leading artists in this medium. This has inspired me to experiment beyond my comfort zone with color, carving and techniques borrowed from other art forms.

Major influences in my work come from studying art history and twentieth century masters. Observing simple and elegant forms, textures and patterns and viewing nature have inspired organic relevance that can all be seen throughout my work.

If you want to learn more visit my website www.aaturning.com and follow me on www.Facebook.com/AATurning and the best place www.Instagram.com/AATurning.

Shop members

  • Alan Adler

    Owner, Creator, Designer

    I am pleased to share with you my wood creations which include utilitarian bowls, wood art pieces and wood jewelry. All of these items are handcrafted by me. In 2015, I began experimenting with Colored Pencils. Take a look.

  • Hand Made By Me Team Member

    Creator, Owner

Shop policies

Last updated on July 23, 2019
Thank you for visiting my shop. All items are unique and handmade by me. Most of the craft is done on a wood lathe and then a variety of secondary operations are used to enhance the final appearance. I hope that you enjoy what you see here and will visit again as I often post new items.

Accepted payment methods

Paypal Mastercard Visa American Express Discover Apple Pay Giftcard
Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Contact me within: 3 days of delivery
Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
  • Custom or personalized orders
  • Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
I take great pride in the quality and workmanship of the items I create. I want you to be delighted with your purchase. If you are not satisfied with your purchase the item may be returned. Please contact me within 24 hours via Esty Convo. The item must be placed in USPS or FedEx within 4 business days, packed with care in the original packaging and must be insured and undamaged. Upon receipt, if all above parameters are met the purchase price will be refunded. I do not refund original shipping fees and return shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.
Payment
Etsy direct checkout and PayPal are preferred methods of payment. Both are safe and fast. If payment is not received within seven (7) days of the purchase date, the order will be cancelled and the item will be made available to others.
Shipping
All items are packed and shipped with care and love from my studio in New Jersey by me. Shipping cost is the responsibility of the buyer and depends upon the destination, size and weight of the purchased item. Insurance is inexpensive and customers wishing to insure the shipment should notify seller at time of purchase. Insurance fee will be added to the invoice. Shipping can be via USPS, UPS or FedEX.

As many items are Free Delivery on the initial purchase the shipping cost on an exchanged item will be charged to the buyer.

Should an item be damaged during shipping please notify me immediately via Etsy Convo. I must receive notification within 2 days of you receiving shipment. Terms will be worked out for return and a suitable replacement. If a desired replacement cannot be found the original purchase price will be refunded after the damaged item is received.

Should you encounter any problem please contact me through Etsy Convo to resolve the issue. I will work with you to find a solution.
Additional policies and FAQs
Please note that small cracks and other irregularities are natural and unpredictable occurrences in wood. They are not considered defects by the wood artists.
All custom work or commissioned items are final sale. They cannot be returned as they were specifically made for the individual buyer.
Privacy
Your privacy will be respected. None of your information will ever be made available to any other party.