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Left Brain/Right Brain
Fabulous Finial Box DVD
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Cindy Drozda’s DVD/Videos set a new standard of excellence
in Instructional Woodturning DVDs!


Cindy is one of the best at explaining not only how, but why she does each step of the project.
Her instructional DVD/Videos offer step-by-step tutorials for Woodturners of all skill levels.


 NEW! "Left Brain/Right Brain - Developing Signature Artwork" Cindy Drozda and David Nittmann
An entertaining and humorous presentation about the adventures of Art-Making. Cindy (Left Brain) and David (Right Brain) act out the internal dialog that goes on inside all of our heads as we develop as artists.
This DVD speaks to the Artist in all of us!
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"Finial Star"
is Cindy Drozda’s best Instructional Woodturning DVD yet! On this DVD, Cindy teaches basic woodturning techniques, sharpening methods, and making her signature “Finial Star” Lidded Bowl with a Fine Finial.
Professional, 2-camera videography gives complete and comprehensive coverage of the process, and the audio is done with voice-over for better quality and clearer explanations.

This DVD/Video provides basic instruction in Woodturning techniques that will have you making spindle and bowl cuts with confidence, and is filled with tips and techniques that will improve your woodturning skills.
Cindy explains in detail her project planning and design strategies, describes her turning tools and how to sharpen them, and details the process for the “Finial Star” Lidded Bowl, and its Finial, including her exciting new coloring method.

Inside the DVD case is a printed set of step-by-step directions, a tool list, and a scaled working drawing of the project. These materials are on DVD-ROM as well.
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"Fabulous Finial Box"
is also done using 2 cameras and voice-over audio. This DVD/Video shows the complete process, tools, and methods for learning how to turn Cindy’s signature Finial Box, as seen at her demonstrations and workshops nationwide. The Finial Box is a turned container with a Finial, a fitted lid, and a contrasting wood inlay and base. Lid fitting and box hollowing techniques are shown, along with Cindy’s techniques for turning Boxes with Elegant, Fine Finials. You will see all of Cindy’s tricks and "secrets" revealed.

This is an excellent Instructional DVD for any Woodturner interested in making boxes, turning Finials, or simply improving their skills.

Inside the DVD case is Cindy's new booklet "Turned Boxes: a Formula for Success", a printed set of step-by-step directions, a tool list, and a scaled working drawing. The working drawing of the project is on DVD-ROM as well.

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"Elegant Finials" offers a detailed description of how Cindy makes a lid and Finial for one of her vessels. Including a tutorial on Basic Spindle Cuts, and Sharpening the Spindle Gouge, make this DVD a good choice for Woodturners of all skill levels who are interested in how Cindy makes her Finials. Click for DVD contents
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