RMJWoodturner.com
Woodturning
Pet Urns
Will you do commission work?
Yes, if you have an idea of a vessel you would like created – I am flexible!
How big of an urn do I need?
You will require a minimum of 1 cubic inch per pound of body weight of the deceased person or pet. Within reason you can choose a somewhat larger urn should a particular wood or shape appeal to you. Custom urns are available by request. Do you have a tree in your yard, maybe a favorite of your pet? We can use that special piece of wood from your tree for the urn.
Can you make something from my wood?
Yes, definitely. If you have a piece of wood that has meaning to you or you “love” the look of it – let’s check it out!
I have a tree coming down - I would like a keepsake.
That’s great. What you would like made, determines the size of wood you would need. Let’s talk about options! If you have a tree in your yard that has history, special meaning to you — let’s make something out of it. Some items that have been made are: bowls, vases, pens, goblets, boxes.
25+ years
I started turning over 25+ years ago on a ShopSmith. That demonstration at the local Lowe’s store by Shopsmith had me hooked when they made a tulip while turning.
Since then I have been fortunate to take many classes with very talented turners like Jimmy Clewes, Kirk deHeer, Rebecca DeGroot and Nick Agar to mention a few. Starting out many years ago with “dog dishes” – thick bowls to now making unique thin-walled bowls. I enjoy making wall decorations, natural edge bowls, unique pens, lidded boxes, resin casting, hollowing, etc.
I enjoy participating in some charity projects. Two of those are making Beads of Courage boxes and Wig Stands for cancer victims.
Richard Jones