This has been consuming all of my turning time for weeks. I had this vision in my head and FINALLY it has come together. I am so glad to have this one complete. This is a multipart turning with several techniques and finishes.
The blossoms are Box Elder thinned to 1/16” or so. The finish on them is Jacobean stain on the natural edge rims, boiled linseed oil and 3 coats of lacquer.
The stems are turned out of Bur Oak down to 3/16” with a slight taper, thickening towards the base. The blades were cut from Bur Oak as well. Both of these elements were boiled in water for 2 ½ hours and bent on a form to achieve the desired curves. The blades were thinned and tapered to a point on the bench sander. Both of these elements were stained first with Cherrywood stain and then with Jacobean.
The mushrooms were turned from Black Walnut and finished with boiled linseed oil. Yes they are undercut and I treated the rims by cutting “notches” to simulate real mushrooms.
The base is a natural edge section of Box Elder, with Jacobean stain on the back and sides. I applied fine shavings at the glue points.
This piece is 15" tall and about 12" at the widest point.
It is my hardest project to date and the one that took the longest to complete. I hope you enjoy looking at it. I present to you “Elder Flower”.
Comments and critiques are welcome, as usual. Thanks!
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, it would get 3 thumbs up! 
