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This is my second attempt at sandblasting followed by the use of dye. Black transtint sanded back, then followed by green transtint in DNA.
Because it was turned green to finish, it is no longer round. 6”h x 4 ¼ to just under 5 depending on which way you measure. Finished with Bush Oil.
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Comments and critiques are always welcome and appreciated.
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very good look. very rustic. I have researched sandblasting & found it needed a huge compressor..& very expensive they are!! What size do you use?
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Does the sandblasting make those lines by wearing away growth rings? very cool looking piece )
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Great dimension/depth and coloring Baxter...very well done!
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Next comes liming wax to accentuate the rings????
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Looks like you have it figured out. This one looks good. It sure gives the oak a different feel. Doubt anyone cares if it is round or not. You did well Baxter.
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Baxter, you are going to change my opinion on turning oak!! Great piece - the color is really nice, and I don't usually care for green.
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That's kind of a scary proposition too John...seems everyone always has a fallen or taken down oak ... and it's been one we can say "no thanks" to most of the time. Dang that Baxter!!! Ok...we can be strong and resist the urge!Originally Posted by John Keeton
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Baxter you inspire me every time I see what you've done with oak, thanks for sharing!
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Really nice shape and I love the textural effect of the blasting. Color... I'm a little red-green color blind, so it looks grey to me.
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very nice, always like oak, a good look that 2nd photo
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Great shape and love the oak . Thought it was a friend of mine when I saw the Oak and shape. His name is Andy Dipierto. Also uses a lot of oak and dye.
You did a great job on the Hollow Form! G
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That's a beauty! The shape, the coloring and the rustic look are classic.
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I am new here so bear with me if I break any rules. Beautiful hollow form with great porportions. I have a comment about Michelle Riches reply.Sandblasting does take a lot of CFM from a compressor After replacing one I read about a sandblastig attachment for a pressure washer.Cost around $100. I tried one and its amazing . works very well and easy to control. It doesadd water to the wood but mostly on the surface. You can blast completly through if you wnt,makes a mess
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That is awesome. I think the green over black dye is better than the yellow over black bowls that I did. Beautiful form and the sandblasting just adds to it all. This is really a keeper.
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