Cindy Drozda

Follow along as Cindy takes you through the process of turning her signature Finial Box with an inlay and base of contrasting wood. Drozda explains not only how, but why she does each step, clearly illustrating techniques that can be applied to projects of varying size and scale. This DVD also includes a 15 page booklet with "27 Ttips for Boxmaking Success," "4 Steps to Successful Finials, " and a removable plan for the finial box.

Running Time: 90 minutes

This is Cindy's first video effort and while it lacks the better production characteristics of ÒFabulous Finial BoxesÓ, it does have some information not found in the other DVD. This includes more spindle turning cuts and it goes into design philosophy more than her other DVD. Cindy also covers fitting vessel lids, detailed cuts for making finials and gouge sharpening. A gallery of Cindy's work is also included.

Running Time: 87 minutes

In this DVD, Cindy takes you through the process of making her "Finial Star" lidded bowl. "Finial Star" is much more than a "how-to project video!

The DVD includes: Effective and exciting colored dye usage, Finial design tips, How to confidently make the 3 basic finial cuts, How to use negative rake scrapers to achieve a tearout-free surface, and How to shape a scalloped edge.

Running Time: 2 hours

In this recorded seminar from the Utah Turning Symposium, Cindy Drozda & David Nittmann explain the “left brain” and “right brain” conversation involved in designing artwork. On this DVD they share the insights they have gained on their own journey, as they continue to develop as artists. Running Time: 58 mins.