I occasionally poke my nose in here to see what you guys are up to, but have never posted anything. I just posted a blanket chest I completed for my daughters wedding this weekend, and decided to post my latest turning projects while I'm here. These are pieces I made for the Beauty and Beast competition on Woodturners America.
The beast, If You Dare, is part of my Fibonacci series, and has 13 spirals in one direction and 21 in the opposite. It is 7"h x 5"d. Maple with turned and bleached birch needles. Finish is mineral oil and carnuba on the interior and acrylics and fixatiff on the exterior.
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The beauty, Diatom III, is the latest in my diatom series. It is based on scanning electron micrographs of diatoms. This one is 6"h x 4.5" diameter and is maple with acrylics and fixatiff finish.
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All comments/critiques welcome
Mike