The evening demonstration was undertaken by Bryan Brumfield who made a bowl from a piece of sycamore. The outside of the bowl was completed, sanded and finished in the usual manner. The main focus of the demonstration was to show the use of colour on the rim of the bowl inspired by the work of people such as Mick Hanbury. This part was turned flat then sanded to 240 grit to allow a key for the paint to adhere to. The whole of the top surface was ebonised (spray painted with black colour) and dried using a hair dryer. (Not sure his wife knew it was missing though). Once thoroughly dry 3 “Jo Sonja” iridescent colours were mixed with flow medium and daubed quite thickly onto the black surface in random patterns.
A piece of clingfilm was then place over the paint while it was still wet and was then moved randomly around to produce pleasing colour mix and texture effect. The hair dryer was again employed to dry the paints off. In its wet state it looked white but as it dried the iridescence against the black background started to show. Once fully dry the bowl section was turned out and sanded and finished. The whole bowl was then sprayed with clear acrylic lacquer to give a very impressive result.
It was a very entertaining and inspiring evening.