Well in between all the other things that keep me on my toes I have gotten these 4 pieces to this stage where some sanding and finish and a top/finial for the raised winged thing out of Cottonwood. The one on the left is Box elder that has some nice red all around the bowl portion with a little red shwing on the top at the bottom of the raised NE wings. It is about 8"+ x 5-7" at the high points. I am planning on doing some sort of carving or burning or something on the plain white of the top around the 3/4" opening. All hollow to about 1/4"- on the top and sides bottom a bit heavier. The second one is White Oak crotch with a little bit of decayed limb 6x3 or so, next is a little box elder with a bent wing that I wanted to try and then with a top and finial a little higher than the wings it should tie it all together. The last one is Spalted Cotton wood supported pot that will have a top and finial along with a small onion or something on the bottom to even out the top finial. Then there is a picture oor 2 of the last free wood I picked up, I have about 35' of the big box elder to go pick up and as much as I can cut and haul away from my friends farm.
Been getting a little turning in and have some NE bowls going to take to the gallery, they have been a hot item as of late, give em what they want I guess!
Thanks for looking and letting me know if I am still worthy, and John tear me up if you must, I need to be grounded!!
Have a great night,
Jeff