Why Wood?

When I discovered woodturning, I understood that although a scrap of wood at first glance may seem useless, it doesn’t have to stay that way; just put it on a lathe and with a little bit of skill and patience, it can be made into something else. Woodturning is fun, mesmerising, therapeutic but most of all it is a metaphor for life. None of us have to stay hopeless or feel useless because of any loss, disappointment or trauma we may have experienced. Nothing is lost. Nothing is hopeless. Just like wood, our lives can be changed into something else.

I mostly use wood from Israel. I am especially fond of olive. But I also use wood from all over the world. Each type of wood is very different from the other. Some wood can be turned easily, others take substantially more time. The sheen on each wood is different too, as the grain. I sometimes set off the wood with inlays of semi precious stones such as opal or turquoise. Other pieces I like to paint, or burn a decorative pattern into the wood. Other pieces I leave plain. While my pieces are food-safe, they are primarily made for your eyes to enjoy. Rinsing and washing them will cause a deterioration over time.

These pieces are all handmade and one-of-a-kind. Click through the images for details.