Mimosa HF

[Richard Madison]

Been working on "form" lately with a series of hollowforms. Not quite there yet. This one is mimosa, 9" tall, 3/16" to 1/4" wall thickness, lacquer finish. Think the bottom could be a bit smaller and/or larger radius rounding the sides into the bottom.

C. and C. welcome and encouraged.

[Mike Minto]

richard, i love hollow forms. this one is very nice, great wood color, great figure. i remember someone here asking if mimosa turned well - i think this is a resounding, 'yes'! excellent finish - good job!

[Harvey Ghesser]

Gorgeous piece, Richard!

[David Christopher]

Richard, yes the bottom could be smaller and the top bigger but it would look like all the others....I think it looks great just like it is....and beautiful finish

[Bill Bolen]

Congrats on a really pretty Piece Richard. That mimosa is very attractive and you have done a fine job with your finish. I agree completly with your self-critique on your quest for improvement. After you have done your 100th piece you will still be seeking improvement as we all do. I think you are well on your way to the "perfect form for you". Again...very nice...Bill...

[charlie knighton]

very nice, things happen, there are twins but even twins are individuals

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

Congrats on a really pretty Piece Richard. That mimosa is very attractive and you have done a fine job with your finish. I agree completly with your self-critique on your quest for improvement. After you have done your 100th piece you will still be seeking improvement as we all do. I think you are well on your way to the "perfect form for you". Again...very nice...Bill...

I agree with what William said.
My thoughts would be a little of both. A little smalle dia. for the bottom & a little more rounded going into the bottom.
Just my thoughts not that I really know anything

[Richard Madison]

Thanks everyone for your comments. I appreciate your support. As William suggested, every piece is practice for the next one.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Richard you have a beautiful finish and a fairly nice piece. I'd make the base a little smaller of a footprint and maybe a different wood around the rim. like rosewood or something but overall it's nice.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beauty Richard. Really nice wood and finish.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Richard - love the wood and finish! Nice size to this piece! Form always varies depending on who you ask and what it is you are trying to create. I agree with your observations and look forward to seeing what you turn next!

You did good!

[Richard Madison]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your support. Steve, the one I did next is sold, but will post a picture if I don't forget. The lady picked the best of four with very little hesitation, which got my respect for her judgement.

[Jim Kountz]

Wow I dont know but it looks great to me, nice job!!

[Leigh Costello]

So that's what you do with Mimosa! Great job!

[Richard Madison]

Thanks Jim and Leigh. I rarely pass up a chance to turn any new (to me) kind of wood. Most results are pretty good. But if you get a chance to turn a chunk of the common decorative palm tree, just let it go!