I was lucky enough to get a good size maple burl and rough turned a platter about two years ago. I finished it in time for a Mothers Day present for my wife. While I was turning it I was reminded of a sun rise so I added blue for the sky. When it was finished it darkened and I thought it looked more like the Northern Lights. It is the first platter I made to hang on a wall. She liked it. Comments and critiques are welcome.
Marc Himes