AATurning
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. My art includes 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. For more information visit my website www.AATurning.com
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Reviews
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hopeinca on Oct 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI've not been able to give these to the recipients yet since they are for gifts in the next few weeks, but I am so pleased with Alan's work! He was extremely quick to respond to me when I had requests that weren't the norm, helped come up with a plan since I needed to get things to him in order for him to create my pieces, and then was amazingly quick in his production and the pieces look fabulous! Alan, I know these are gifts that my husband and FIL will love. Thank you!
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Karen on Oct 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSo happy with my purchase. Beautifully made. Alan was very helpful in answering my questions. Bowl was well packaged and fast shipping. Would purchase from seller again.
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Ellen on Jun 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI received this baseball clock very quickly and my husband loved it! I would definitely order from Alan again!!
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Susan on Apr 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThanks so much for this wonderful gift! It is a perfect addition to my son’s pool table and beverage area downstairs. I especially appreciated the extra care and attention that was taken by the owner to insure that my gift was exactly what I wanted. I would not hesitate to use this company again, and I plan to visit them often.
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About AATurning
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Wood lathe cutting tools. The lathe turns the wood at high speed and the tool is carefully moved into position. -
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Carving and piercing tools are used in secondary decoration procedures. -
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Small part of my wood inventory. Often wood is found along the road from storms or tree trimming. -
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Shaping a piece on the lathe. The wood is turning at 400 to 3000RPM as the tool is carefully moved to shape the wood. -
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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
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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.
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Hand Made By Me Team Member
Creator, Owner
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.
Payment
Shipping
As many items are Free Delivery on the initial purchase the shipping cost on an exchanged item will be charged to the buyer.
Shipping is to the 48 US Continental States. I do not usually ship to other countries due to customs and duty requirements. If you see something that really speaks to you let me know and I will quote a shipping fee.
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
All custom work or commissioned items are final sale. They cannot be returned as they were specifically made for the individual buyer.