Guild Study Program | Colonial Williamsburg, VA
January 15 - 18, 2010
MONDAY AFTERNOON SEMINAR | Barley Twist for Furniture
Bob Hurd, IGMA Artisan
Available only to students already registered for a regular class
The barley twist is a decorative feature of furniture that has been used for centuries. It has many applications, but the most common is for legs on tables and chairs. This feature is so named because it resembles a twisted candy made long ago.
This seminar will teach students how to create a barley twist on wood. The technique learned can be applied to create many configurations of twist for the pieces of furniture being made. The first part of the seminar will be instruction and demonstration as to how the barley twist is laid out and cut. Students will then use hand tools to make a barley twist on a wooden dowel mounted in a jig clamped to the work table.
The next step will be creating a barley twist on a piece of cherry that will be a pedestal for a plant stand. The top and base of the plant stand will be provided and the pedestal will be glued in place. Students will be able to apply a finish to the piece at home.
All materials and written instructions will be provided. Students need to bring an X‑Acto knife with #11 blades, needle files/mini-files (triangular and round will be used), and magnification as required. Supplemental lighting and an extension cord are suggested.
Class Fee: $20
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