AATurning
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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.
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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Reviews
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Ana on Feb 13, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsWhat a beautiful bowl! Very well made and stunning! Thank you!
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aMbEr on Feb 11, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsAlan went above and beyond to make sure
I was happy with my
order. This is my 2nd.
time around his shop and will be back for
more beautiful wood
spoons, bowls, ect.
Thank you Alan.
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wvwknd on Jan 31, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsthis is my second piece made by Alan... and it is a real jewel. i was fortunate to buy it before it was sold to the other admirers on etsy.
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Harry on Jan 12, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 stars[And lastly]
One of three items of Alan's that I purchased at once because I couldn't make up my mind. Each was a different object....and each was beautiful....but what made choosing so difficult was that Alan's sense of color, form, balance, and ingenuity made it too painful to select a favorite! Better to give in to all three.
This is a different treasure. A small object that makes its presence known by virtue of its bold, striking, but tasteful colored wooden base along with a contrasting, complimentary, shapely off white lid. Eyes can't ignore it....
I had better not say more or I may not find anything left for me....that, or, I may just price myself out being able to keep collecting Alan's creations. -
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Harry on Jan 12, 2021 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 stars[As the second of three].
One of three items of Alan's that I purchased at once because I couldn't make up my mind. Each was a different object....and each was beautiful....but what made choosing so difficult was that Alan's sense of color, form, balance, and ingenuity made it too painful to select a favorite! Better to give in to all three.
This is a wonderfully fun piece: great to look at, equally good to touch, and a tasteful and another ingenious use of a common and modest material....those pencils again peeking out from behind a protective wall of resin. -
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Harry on Jan 12, 2021 Shipped to: United States
4 out of 5 starsOne of three items of Alan's that I purchased at once because I couldn't make up my mind. Each was a different object....and each was beautiful....but what made choosing so difficult was that Alan's sense of color, form, balance, and ingenuity made it too painful to select a favorite! Better to give in to all three.
The combination of a walnut base with a knockout border of tiny spotlights of color [his distinctive use of colored pencils within the design] was like my mama's chicken soup: just right. -
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Meredy on Dec 26, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful bowl, arrived in time, completely happy with the gift!
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Gretchen on Dec 25, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful piece of artwork. It was obviously made with care and an eye for detail. I purchased it for my mother, an artist, for her home art studio and I’m so glad I did because she will appreciate it for the art it is. It’s perfect!
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karen on Dec 20, 2020 Shipped to: United States
5 out of 5 starsStunning. Can't wait to give these on Christmas. So unique. Excellent customer service
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 and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
Returns and exchange details
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.