Monthly Archives: November 2010

New Gallery Opening

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Last night I attended the opening of Fluff Rentals’ new gallery, Fluff For Keeps. As galleries go this one is a bit different. Fluff Rentals offers interior design services and up until now only rented the necessary furnishings. Their target market for … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Art Liestman

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Art Liestman is a friend and co-member of the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild. Art is one of those un-assuming people who, although he has many things he could brag about, never brags at all. He willingly shares what he knows with others yet is right … Continue reading →

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Drying wood with Silica gel

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Ed Pretty

Some time back a woodturning friend had a brainwave when his wife bought some silica gel (which is, in fact, in bead form) for drying flowers. He thought if it could dry flowers, why not wood? He presented the idea to the … Continue reading →

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I’m pretty stoked about this one.

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Ed Pretty

I am a member of a website called World of Woodturners (WOW) where members post pictures of their work as well as comment on pieces, ask questions and offer suggestions. The membership reaches around the world and counts many well-known names … Continue reading →

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Colouring class in my shop

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Ed Pretty

A while ago a friend in the Greater Vancouver Woodturners Guild asked if I would tutor him in some of my techniques. David was specifically interested in my use of dyes and other colour mediums but was also interested in woodturning … Continue reading →

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