Hey All,
Here is an elevated Big Leaf Maple Burl Hollow form I recently finished for a client. Wait, I should have said a HF on a stick. First of all, I had a smaller diameter Finial and Pedestal made, but the client preferred wider ones, even though, (in my opinion), they are too big for the form. When you are turning for a clients wishes and not necessarily for perfection or elevation of your craft, one must make some sacrifices , I suppose. Should I hold close the known standards for form and shape or make a few bucks? Hmm? I might add she paid for the redesign also. In the early days, I spent hours and hours getting every piece just so, and could never really sell pieces to break even let alone make a profit. It was a struggle to achieve that balance between production and perfection. I am not quite there yet. This one is 11"tall and 7-1/4" in diameter and is finished with Ren Wax only and the Pedestal and Finial are Ebonized and shot with Lacquer . This just might be a springboard for discussion from anyone wishing to post a reply.