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Fine Wood Carving and Woodturning |
The Frankes are Michigan wood carvers and turners. Following are some examples of their work. You may contact Bette bfranke@centurytel.net to inquire about purchasing any of their works. |
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About the artists
Wolfgang and Bette Franke started woodworking about fifteen
years ago. First with some of the 'flat, painted' wood creations, deciding
that though "we loved wood, we just were not inspired by this type
of work."
Wolfgang retired in 1994, and now there is more time to create fine wood
carvings and turnings. Wolfgang's woodworking tool of choice is the wood
lathe. He turns beautiful wooden bowls and vases. Many of his most recent
pieces have been segmented turnings. Wolfgang also does relief carved pictures.
Bette turns mostly production pieces. These include writing instruments
(Cross style pens and pencils, Parker style pens, Roller Ball pens, Fountain
pens) and Letter Openers, Perfume Applicators, Perfume bottles, Key Fobs,
Bottle Stoppers, Small Boxes, some Jewelry. These are turned of over 50
different woods, including Diamond Wood. (Diamondwood is wood and resin
that is manufactured under heat and pressure to produce a very hard and
beautiful material for pens.
Bette carves characters: Santas, Golfers, Hunters, Fisherman, Cowboys,
etc. And realistic Indian pieces.
Wolfgang also enjoys golfing. And if
a volley ball game is in progress you are sure to see him in the middle
of it!
Bette enjoys carving, cooking, reading, painting and playing on the computer (chatting
and surfing the net). Oh, and spending time with the grandkids.
The Gallery
Each has a link to a larger size image
