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Kinda reminds me of art deco - you know, the Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade, etc. Simple in this case, but the plain yet shiny black ebony has kind of a 'film noir' feel to it, to me. About 5" tall, 1 1/2 or so around, and heavy. Not hollowed, just drilled for a simple display. 3 wheel buffed with Ren wax.
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Mike, very striking! Might I suggest a single silk dogwood blossom, perhaps a small one, standing on a 1.5" stem? Would make a beautiful contrast in color and form.
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That is a beauty. I agree with John on the flower setting it off.
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It's nice looking, but I have to disagree with the boys... I see a single red carnation.
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That is pretty!
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Very cool Mike, I think it would look nice with some Pussy Willow in it.
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Pink would work, too.....if Mike is man enough!!!Originally Posted by David E Keller
It's nice looking, but I have to disagree with the boys... I see a single red carnation.
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ebony is the bomb..
Mike,
I worship at the ebony alter....fingerboards on guitars, inlay, channel, pens, etc....... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Nice job on my (at least now) favorite wood!
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Nice form with simple clean lines. I think it would look great with a single Calla.
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Simple yet elegant form with a distinctive shape, and nice finish......way to go Mike!
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Nice Mike! Pleasing form and that rich black coloring will showcase any flower you choose to display!
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Very nice form and finish. I think just about any proportionately sized flower with a bright color would look great.
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Beautiful shape. How does ebony turn as compared to other woods.
+1 on John's pink flower.....it will make it pop!
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Josh, ebony is funny wood. Kinda reminds me of a cross between wood and bar chocolate. The shavings don't really feel like wood, either - kinda soft and moist. Burns easy when drilling, too. Sands pretty well, better at the finer grits, then obviously polishes well. Haven't turned but 3 or 4 pieces, though.
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