Woodturning Glossary

Wood Turners Glossary

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Pith

Parts of the tree trunkAt the very center of the tree is the pith, which is the oldest part of the tree. The pith, together with the tree's first few annual rings, is called juvenile wood. The pith area has a greater tendency to crack than the rest of the wood in a tree.

Polymer Clay
Polymer ClayPolymer Clay is a manufactured modeling compound that remains soft until cured in the oven. Polymer Clay is a combination of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), plasticizer and pigments. In turning, it can be used to create blanks, in combination with other materials to create turning blanks.

For more information, see: https://www.claypenblanks.com/what-is-polymer-clay/polymer-clay-pen-blank-starter-guide-html