Moulthrop PBS Special.

[Nate Davey]

Here is the link to the PBS special on the Moulthrops. Very good watch.

http://video.pbs.org/video/2152205235

[Marty Eargle]

Thanks for the link, Nate! That was really neat and inspiring to see. Such a legacy of amazing artists.

[Jim Burr]

Our internet is in and out...but...with over 60 views...no one cares? wow and bah! on SMC

[John Oliver35]

Nate - Thank you for posting this! It is a good watch: great story and beautiful pieces.

[Baxter Smith]

Thanks Nate. Fascinating!

[Dwight McNutt]

WOW maybe in another 30 years

[Steve Schlumpf]

That was pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!

[Pat Keefe]

Beautiful work! The finish is something to aspire to.

[John Keeton]

Beautiful work! The finish is something to aspire to.

Since they indicated the finish could be regulated to cure quickly or they could slow it down, I am guessing it is a two part epoxy mix. As thick as it appeared, 6-7 coats would be plenty. Whatever it is, it sure provided a deep finish for polishing!

[Keith Outten]

I have to admit I watched the entire program. There is something fascinating about creative people in both their lives and the art they create.
There are a lot of people here who could have easily been included in that TV episode.
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[Peter Blair]

Simply awe inspiring, thanks for sharing!

[Steve Busey]

I got to see a showing of the family work at the county art museum last year and read some about their work. The works look just as impressive in person as they do in that video. There were also some other assorted tables & chairs made with that black epoxy technique. One thing that jumped out at me was the orientation of the grain in their bowls - always endgrain ends. They used (pioneered??) using PEG to facilitate drying of their bowls (which included the pith), and had to come up with a custom formulation finish (which was not disclosed at the gallery) to adhere to PEG treated wood.

Very impressive collection of work. They also kept calling box elder flame wood as big leaf maple, throughout the display. Not sure why they continued to use that name.

[Bruce Markwardt]

That whole episode was impressive. I thought all 4 segments were worth watching. I have always been intrigued by glass artists and I particularly liked that segment.