I posted the essentials of these thoughts as as answer to a question,
but I meant it to be a can opener for general discussion. I got no
response, so I'll toss out a thread and hope for your pros & cons.

We have long overcome the bias against making objects that incorporate
methods and media that go beyond turning wood. Painting, burning,
carving, wiring and other decorating techniques are now commonplace and
IMO, our craft/art is the better for them.

What we haven't done to the same extent is to integrate with workers of
other crafts/arts; joining woodturning with welding, potting, machining,
soldering, engraving, chasing, sculpting and so on.

I believe that incorporating differing media and methods, not just as
decorations but as separate disciplines, is a untapped potential for
easing the crafting and expanding the artistry of turned wood.

Please agree or disagree (not too violently G). Also please offer your
solution to the dangers of 'craft isolation' and 'in breeding'. Or do
I perceive a risk what ain't there and don't need fixing, no-how.


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