Sonlight Creations

Sonlight Creations Al Mather's woodturnings: photos of my products and other comments. This page would show case somethings of both of these.

The important things: God has given to man wood, a wonderful material, and to top that God has made man in his own image to be "little creators", if you would. And if there is any thing to praise, the honor goes ultimately to Him. I, however, do enjoy being a part of this.

Four pieces I worked on recently. A small bowl 3 in or so in diameter. One twig pot. Two mushrooms, One of which has a a...
05/11/2026

Four pieces I worked on recently. A small bowl 3 in or so in diameter. One twig pot. Two mushrooms, One of which has a adjustable top and the other one that ís fixed.

Three small twig pots.  The larger one is of elm and the two smaller ones are oak. The shortest one is two and a quarter...
04/24/2026

Three small twig pots. The larger one is of elm and the two smaller ones are oak. The shortest one is two and a quarter inches tall

Oak bud vases.  tallest is 7".
06/17/2025

Oak bud vases. tallest is 7".

04/14/2025

First box of products left Saturday morning, marking the beginning of the '25 tourist season for me. Another box is waiting in line for shipping in a week or so.

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spinning tops on the way to market.
10/25/2024

spinning tops on the way to market.

Red Oak: The tallest one on the right is about 7 in tall by 5 and 1/2 wide. Renaissance wax for a finish.
07/23/2024

Red Oak: The tallest one on the right is about 7 in tall by 5 and 1/2 wide. Renaissance wax for a finish.

Maple. no finish yet.  I hope to make a close copy at the southern main returner's demo next wednesday evening.  God, wi...
03/29/2024

Maple. no finish yet. I hope to make a close copy at the southern main returner's demo next wednesday evening. God, willing as there have been some rumors of a storm coming. Multi axis shapes.

5 axis decaying ash. Will be 10.5 inches when finished.   It will lean a bit. I like the roughness of it.  There is a st...
03/26/2024

5 axis decaying ash. Will be 10.5 inches when finished. It will lean a bit. I like the roughness of it. There is a story here

This was turned using four axles.  The wood is from a piece of chestnut that I got from a relative long time ago.
02/29/2024

This was turned using four axles. The wood is from a piece of chestnut that I got from a relative long time ago.

Further examples of multi axle turning. I refer to them as whimsical because I don't want to try to copy anything in the...
02/29/2024

Further examples of multi axle turning. I refer to them as whimsical because I don't want to try to copy anything in the woods or yard. I try to develop interesting shapes.
Both for the top cap and the stem.

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1187 Route 3
South China, ME
04358

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(207) 458-1987

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